Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery

Our philosophy is based on teachings of the Buddha under guidance of Abbot Tinh Man. The focus is cultivation of Vietnamese and other Buddhist Traditions including Engaged Buddhism, Pureland Zen and meditation, useful in everyday life and for practioners of all levels and cultural backgrounds

Testimonials

Gretchen Leland: Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery…what a beautiful, peaceful place - so friendly, it feels like home! When I enter the grounds, I immediately relax and shed the stress of the day.I attend the Tuesday night Dharma classes and sometimes the Saturday Days of Mindfulness. Students at all levels are welcome. The Abbott, ThayTinh Man, is a gentle, wise teacher. The congregations are multicultural which adds to the joy! My life is enriched by this unique, local practice center!

Adam Acevedo: After years of studying Buddhism from books, what a joy to finally practice with authentic Buddhist teachers from Asia. In the last year I've spent many precious hours sharing ideas, teachings, and meditation with monks from Vietnam, Tibet, and Bangladesh...all thanks to CDC's efforts. In this age of social and political division it's so very refreshing (and rare) to share a sense of community and unconditional acceptance. The lovely monastery grounds and peaceful faces of the Buddha statues at CDC never fail to instill in me a sense of inner calm. I suspect CDC will fill a void in many people's lives for decades to come!

Lisa Pettitt: In practicing mindfulness at Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery (CDC), I am happy to donate to this amazing organization and community. The CDC community, led by resident monastics, has created an atmosphere where people can come home to themselves, inspired by beautiful surroundings and insightful teachings, always offered generously at no cost and open to all. I have witnessed my own transformation through the practices nourished here and watched that same process unfold for others, from young children, to high school students, to adults. I am confident that my donations benefit not only the CDC community but also the larger Denver metropolitan area as the seeds of happiness and calm that are planted and watered there ripple out.

Paula Kelly: I have been attending the monastery for approximately 10 years. It is a peaceful place steeped in the beauty of mindfulness, welcoming all members of and visitors to our community. It is a place where you can find solace in the woods, support in the sangha, education in the Tuesday night class and help with personal issues from Thay Tinh Man, the compassionate abbot of this wonderful facility. Thay and the other resident monastics make everyone feel welcome and no one is turned away for lack of money or any other reason. I have gained a sense of peace in my life from the teachings I have received in Tuesday night class and have cultivated some very good friends there too! I have learned meditation techniques and the importance of living in mindfulness that have been invaluable in the trials and tribulations life brings. As we grow, I would love to see a meditation hall built so that we can continue to share all of these amazing life skills with our community. I believe that this sense of community, peacefulness and compassion is not only attributed to the beauty of nature that surrounds the monastery but also by the cultivation of these values by Thay Tinh Man and the monastics who live and practice what they teach.

Từ Niệm & Vân Lạc: My husband and I are always drowning in our busy life style. We try to balance between work and family; we hardly have the time for ourselves to reflect who we are. Fortunately, we have the Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery to attend the Sunday service every week to practice our Buddhism Belief. We have learned many good things at the Monastery. We found that following the light of the Buddha, it helps us overcome many challenges and difficulties in our life. At times of stumble, we bring the seeds of Faith to enlighten our soul. At times of offended, we bring the seeds of Forgiveness to forgive the mistakes of others. We always cultivate the seeds of Love in us to love and care for others. At the Monastery, we also can chant and hear the awakening bell; it reminds us of the Cause and Effect, so that we would not do any harm to any living beings around us and to help others who are less fortunate than we are. Once again, many thanks for the existence of The Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery. It helps us fulfil our needs in practicing our Buddhism Belief.

Tu Bao & Van Huong: My husband and I came to this Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery ten years ago. We felt in love with this place right away. My husband used to take me and my little daughter there about three times per week, almost every week even though it's one hour from our house. The very peaceful environment there positively impacted my husband's energy after his stressing workday...