Guide to Spiritual Groups
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SACRED MOUNTAIN ASHRAM
SANT MAT
SATHYA SAI BABA CENTER OF BOULDER
SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY
SCIENTOLOGY
SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER
SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
SHAMBHALA MEDITATION CENTER OF DENVER
SHOSHONI YOGA RETREAT
SIDDHA YOGA MEDITATION CENTERS IN COLORADO
SIKH DHARMA
SOCIETY FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY WAY OF KNOWLEDGE
SPACIOUS HEART SANGHA
SPIRIT FIRE
SPIRITKEEPERS INTERFAITH FELLOWSHIP
SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS, INC.
SRI AUROBINDO
ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN/BUDDHIST CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE
STARHOUSE AND ALL SEASONS
 CHALICE
STAR MOUNTAIN CENTER
STEPS TO KNOWLEDGE
SUFI

SACRED MOUNTAIN ASHRAM
A universal non-denominational spiritual way of life (Dharma) for unfoldment to enlightenment. Offering satsangs (spiritual discourses), meditation, chanting, spiritual retreats and publications. Sundays and Thursdays, 7:30pm Boulder, 303-447-1637.

SANT MAT  
"Know Thy Self" free meditation on Inner Light and Sound given by Living Master Sant Thakar Singh. Satsang every Sunday, 10am. Arvada and other locations, 888-297-1715, www.santmat.net

SATHYA SAI BABA CENTER OF BOULDER
The fundamental objective of the Sai Baba organization is to “awaken in man the divinity inherent in him” by propagating, through practice and example, the basic principles of love, truth, right action, peace and non-violence. Study group and devotional singing, Sundays, 3:30pm. Boulder, 303-280-8511 or 303-541-9534.

 

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY
International organization with 1,400 centers worldwide. Teaches a method of self-knowledge and God-realization through the practice of meditation, combined with ethical living. Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays in Denver, 7pm, and second and fourth Thursdays in Broomfield at 7pm. Longmont, 303-776-6791, www.sos.org.

SCIENTOLOGY
Dianetics spiritual healing technology is part of the scientology religion and is the study of what the soul is doing to the body. The writings of founder L. Ron Hubbard contain a guide intended to “assist persons to become more aware of themselves as persons and spiritual beings.” Local scientology branches include Church of Scientology of Colorado in Denver, Sunday service at 10am, and Scientology Mission of Boulder, Sunday service at 10:30am. Denver, 303-789-7668; Boulder, 303-449-6222, www.coss.denver@qwest.net.

SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT CENTER
A non-profit educational organization, honoring all spiritual traditions, focused on teaching all aspects of metaphysics and mysticism, since 1979. Comprehensive applied metaphysics/ mysticism/self-awareness course. Retreats, workshops and classes. Weekly Thursdays meditation instruction at 6:30pm, monthly sacred drum and dance circle, seasonal celebrations. Lakewood, 303-239-0382, www.journeybooks.com.

SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP
Pramahansa Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920 to teach universal, life-transforming principles based on kriya yoga, an advanced system of meditation. Inspirational service Sundays, 10am; inspirational and meditation service Thursdays, 7:30pm. Denver, 303-753-1773; Boulder, 303-823-0288, www.srf-denver.org.

SHOSHONI YOGA RETREAT
Advanced Shiva Puja and Yajna, Saturdays and Sundays, 8am, open-air temple, Shambhavesh-waar Mahadev Mandir temple, Rollinsville, 303-642-0116.

SIDDHA YOGA MEDITATION CENTERS IN COLORADO
Rooted in the wisdom of India’s ancient sages and philosophers, Siddha yoga meditation. Teaching that divinity lives within each human being. Chanting, meditation, japa (mantra repetition) and guruseva (selfless service) are some of the primary spiritual practices. Special events are held monthly. Boulder group meets Wednesdays at 7:30pm, 303-444-6074. Denver group meets for satsang Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Informal chanting is the first and third Fridays at 7pm, 303-320-0043.

SIKH DHARMA
One of the eight major religions of the world, founded in 15th century by Guru Nanak. Services include group singing and scripture. Classes offered in kundalina yoga. Services monthly, Boulder, 303-530-7080, www.sikh-dharma.org.uk; www.hindunet.org/sikh_info.

SOCIETY FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY WAY OF KNOWLEDGE
Study is based on the Greater Community Spirituality, and Steps to Knowledge: Greater Community Way of Practices. Contemplative service, first Thursday of each month. Study group, Mondays, 6pm. Boulder, 303-413-9955, www.greatercommunity.org.

SPACIOUS HEART SANGHA
Mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn. Meditation and discussion, Tuesdays, 7pm. Boulder, 303-413-1543.

SPIRIT FIRE
    Spirit Fire is a non-profit educational organization affecting the world through the development of consciousness, and a meditative attitude. Programs follow four streams: Buddhist, Mystical Christ, Native, and Path and Passages. A journey of self-discovery and co-creatorship, Spirit Fire encourages the development and use of the mind as an instrument of world transformation. Cherry Creek, 303-770-9941; Boulder, 303-736-5728; or 888-275-6210, www.spiritfire.com.

SPIRITKEEPERS INTERFAITH FELLOWSHIP
Focusing on experience as teacher of truth. Through body-centered practices, participants understand how the teachings of the great wisdom traditions can apply to our times. Music, movement, presentations, meditation and discussion. All but the first Sunday of the month, 9:30am. Westminster, 303-440-5714.

SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS, INC.
Dedicated to people experiencing their spirituality. Colorado Springs, 719-528-1870.

SRI AUROBINDO
Meets monthly in Boulder for meditation and reading on the integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Boulder, 303-543-9964, 303-497-1285, www.sriaurobindosociety.org.in; www.miraura.org

ST. PAUL’S CHRISTIAN/BUDDHIST CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE
Affiliated with St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Denver. Sunday service at 10am includes silent meditation followed by a lecture and question/answer session. Topics may include Buddhism, Christianity, and other wisdom traditions as well as contemporary ethical issues. Childcare available. Denver, 303-832-4929.

STARHOUSE AND ALL SEASONS CHALICE
  Monthly, new and full moon services include meditation, sitting in stillness, simple walking, music or a presentation by the StarHouse Ensemble. Offering solstice and equinox celebrations, events to honor seasonal changes, Dances of Universal Peace the second and fourth Saturdays, and many special events. Path of the Ceremonial Arts, a year long women’s program, also meets monthly. Boulder, 303-245-8452, www.TheStarHouse.org.

STEPS TO KNOWLEDGE
Meditation and discussion of the book, Steps to Knowledge: The Book of Inner Knowing. Boulder, 303-413-9955, www.greatercommunity.org

SUFI
Sufi Order International. Offers an interfaith approach to spiritual growth and transformation. Teachings focus on reuniting the consciousness of the individual self with the Divine consciousness of one’s true self. Classes based on the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Weekly classes, personal retreats, individual guidance and seminars. Denver and Boulder, 303-980-5825; 303-713-0261, www.geocities.com/sufievents
      Sufi Zikr of Nur Ashki Jerrahi’s. Ceremony of remembrance led by Khalifa Habiba Ashki and friends. Thursdays at 7:30pm Boulder, 303-443-8029.

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