SIMC warmly welcomes everyone - from beginners to experienced practitioners - to join our weekly group meditation (or "sits").  Each session includes 30-35 minutes of silent meditation, creating space for stillness, reflection, and connection.  Each sit is led by different volunteers with their own unique tone and approach.  There are a variety of seating options available, including cushions (bolsters and zafus), blankets, and chairs. ​

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Sundays: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

This sit often includes chanting of the refuges, a 35-minute silent meditation, a thoughtful reading or poem, and possibly discussion after.  On the first Sunday of the month, we offer a Sunday Tea after the sit where some stay to enjoy tea and cookies, which adds a nice element of community.

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Tuesdays: 12:00pm – 12:45pm

This sit often includes a simple and relevant teaching, a thoughtful reading or poem, a 30-minute meditation (sometimes lightly guided), and possibly a short metta practice after meditation. This sit is usually available via Zoom.  Click here for the Zoom Link.  Please note that the Zoom option may not be available when Denise is not leading the sit.

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Thursdays: 12:00pm - 12:30pm

This sit is a straightforward format, where a volunteer rings the bell for a 30-minute meditation.

 

All sits are offered in-person at the sangha house, located at 248 D Street in Salida, Colorado.  Please enter through the back door by the prayer wheels. 

 

The door on D Street has an Access Ramp if needed.  Please knock and someone will open the door. 

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These weekly sits are inclusive and open to all levels of practitioners, whether it's your first time meditating or a practice you've been exploring for decades. If you're new to sitting, please feel free to read our simple sitting guide by clicking the link below.