Kate Siber, a dharma leader at the Durango Dharma Center joins me on the program to speak about the many new and exciting upcoming events and programs for 2025.

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Join me for a conversation with Kate Siber, a dharma leader at the Durango Dharma Center which facilitates mindfulness meditation, dharma talks, community gatherings and hosts many different retreats that last one day and longer. The Center practices Theravada Buddhism which originated in India and is based on the original teachings of the Buddha. Kate has been practicing Vipassana meditation there since 2012 and as a dharma leader hosts some of the regular monday night meditations with dharma talks which is also a great place for beginners to start their practice. She serves as a mentor for the Next Gen group for people in their 20’s and 30’s which is offered along with both Middle Gen and Senior Gen groups. In 2025 there will be a full schedule including some new events and retreats beginning Jan 7 with the Daily Life Retreat. The Mindfulness of Body Class and Spiritual Friends group will be happening in February and March. There are many ways the Dharma Center is also committed to helping to create a healthy Durango community offering recovery and compassionate listening groups to people needing assistance meeting life’s challenges. Kate has been a board member of the Dharma Center, communications chief, retreat manager and special event coordinator. She was invited and participated in Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leaders program. In addition to her involvement with the Dharma Center Kate works as a freelance magazine writer, correspondent for Outside Magazine and children’s book author. She tries to spend as much time as possible in the wilderness. To find out more about the many exciting upcoming programs for the new year in 2025 visit the website at www.durangodharmacenter.com.