Listening to the Heart: Introduction to Devotional Practice—A 3-Week Class with Yong Oh
Schedule
Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1800 E 3rd Ave, Ste 109, Durango, CO, United States, Colorado 81301 | Durango, CO
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In Person OnlyWednesdays, March 18 and 25, and April 1 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
"Attention is the beginning of devotion" -Mary Oliver
The journey of spiritual awakening isn't always an easy one and we need all the skillful means at hand to support us on the path. Embodied expressions and practices of reverence and respect, gratitude, love, trust, faith and devotion are profound and essential dimensions of refuge—that which can hold and aid us in ways that are grounded in the Buddha's teachings of mindfulness, wisdom and compassion. We will explore the place of Puja, a Sanskrit word that describes a wide variety of practice vehicles that are often described as devotional: chanting, bowing, ritual and more. Puja is an important expression within all Buddhist traditions, yet it is sometimes considered unessential for a more pragmatic orientation to the path. We will explore just how relevant, practical and useful devotion can actually be for our practice.
While this class series is well suited for practitioners of all levels, it's also helpful to know that this is not a class where basic meditation instruction will be offered. There will be guided meditations, short talks, discussion and inquiry. This class will be held in person only at the Dharma Center.
COST: The fee for this class is on a sliding scale from $50 to $125. Scholarships are readily available through our online system at rates of $25 or $0.
The Dharma Center operates on the gift economy and the cost of the class is on a two-part sliding scale. The fee that you offer through the registration system supports our non-profit, which pays the costs of the building, utilities, website, administration, etc. In keeping with our 2,600-year-old tradition, the teacher of the class is not compensated but rather shares the teachings freely. In turn, you are invited into the practice of dana, or generosity, a gift economy system that has been alive since the time of the Buddha. At any time, whether sporadically throughout the class or at the end, you are invited to make a donation or donations to support the teacher in continuing their valuable work. Donations in any amount whatsoever are gratefully received, and the practice of generosity is always elective.
DATES: Wednesdays, March 18 and 25, and April 1 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: In person in the meditation hall at the Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Avenue, Suite 109 in Durango
QUESTIONS: If you have questions, please reach out to the registrar at [email protected] or leave a message at 970-426-8983.
ABOUT YONG OH: Yong serves as a teacher on the Dharma Council for the Durango Dharma Center and is a core teacher for Sacred Mountain Sangha. He is also a visiting teacher for other community centers across North America. He teaches retreats at the Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Big Bear Retreat Center and Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center. Yong is a retired acupuncturist and is passionate about practicing in and with nature.
DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/events/#!event/2026/3/18/listening-to-the-heart-introduction-to-devotional-practicea-3-week-class-with-yong-oh
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