Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins

03/24/2026

Come taste some inner peace along with some delicious appetizers!

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
A thought-provoking alternative Friday night out!

Appetizer Buffet followed by Meditation & Dharma Talk with Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro

5:30-6:15pm Appetizer Bar & Social
6:15-7pm Meditation & Dharma Talk

Join us for a different kind of Friday Night Happy Hour where we'll gather together in community to unwind from the work week, mingle with new friends, eat some delicious finger foods, and kick off our weekend with a relaxing meditation to put us in a positive frame of mind.

Our topic for this Food for Thought gathering is how to find peace in a fast-paced world. With so many gadgets, devices, passwords, notifications and responsibilities, it feels like we can never slow down and relax. This fast-paced way of life affects our thinking and our mind can sometimes feel erratic, stressed, and in a constant state of anxiety. How do we typically react? Do we try to ramp up the pace to keep up and eventually crash and burn?

In this Dharma talk and guided meditation we'll look at some alternative ways we might respond in order to maintain a sense of inner peace and well-being.

Everyone welcome. Bring a friend! There will be plenty of time for discussion.

Pre-registration is appreciated so the organizers know how much food to prepare. Register at https://meditateinfortcollins.org/food-for-thought/

This is a vegetarian alcohol-free evening.


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03/22/2026

Our Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro was invited to teach at our sister center in Denver on April 18. Come check out Kadampa Meditation Center Colorado for a morning mini-retreat on April 18. Everyone welcome!

A Wise Heart: a mini meditation retreat
with guest Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro
Saturday, April 18th | 9:00am-12:30pm

In this very special mini meditation retreat with guest teacher Kerrin Perniciaro we will learn how to develop and maintain compassion and wisdom in our daily lives, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things actually exist. In this way we can solve all our daily problems and accomplish the real meaning of our human life.

03/16/2026

Heruka KMC Teachers Kelsang Evam and Kerrin Perniciaro had a lovely meeting and made a meaningful connection this morning with Dr. Michael Kimball, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Northern Colorado. Michael and his family are all registered for our Beyond Fear public talk with Gen Kelsang Gomlam at Bas Bleu Theater in Fort Collins on May 15. Thank you, Michael! It was inspiring to hear about the consciousness and culture class Michael is teaching at UNC, as well as his work at Larimer County Jail with male inmates and his role as the founding member of the UNC Mindfulness Teachers Collaborative. We look forward to seeing him again at our May 15 public talk! To register for one of the 100 seats, go to meditateinfortcollins.org FortCollinsNightOut.com Things to do in Fort Collins Explore Fort Collins What's Happenin' Fort Collins FOCO Fort Collins Interfaith Council Fort Collins Moms Life Fort Collins Independent Fort Collins Young Professionals NoCo Activites & Events Calendar @

03/09/2026

Join Rosemary and Jon Vermouth every Thursday 12:15-12:45pm for our 30-minute drop-in meditation class. A beautiful break in your busy day! Connect with inner peace and leave feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of your day with a balanced mind. $5 suggested donation. Everyone welcome!



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03/05/2026

Great to have 40 sophomores from Resurrection Christian School visit our center today as part of their “world religion discovery field trip.” They had so many thoughtful questions for our Resident Teacher about past and future lives and karma. Heruka KMC is always open to hosting students from area schools, as well as other groups and organizations. Contact us to set up a visit by emailing info@meditateinfortcollins.org

03/03/2026

Is anger ever justified? Are you really in control when you are angry? Buddha taught that of all the delusions, anger is the most harmful yet so much of our modern society honors and even encourages it.

Join us for this new Wednesday night series starting March 4, from 7-8:30pm with Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro as we explore how anger is the source of so much of our suffering, and how we can start using the practice of meditation to reduce our reliance on anger, and eventually eradicate it from our minds altogether.

Everyone welcome!
Wednesday nights 7-8:30pm
$15 / free for members
**Save money each month by becoming a basic member for just $40/month and get the added value of being able to Zoom (livestream) classes from home as well** - https://www.meditateinfortcollins.org/membership/



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02/28/2026

NEW Sunday series "The Momentum of Karma" set to start this weekend - March 1. Join us Sundays 11:30am - 12:45pm during the month of March with Resident Teacher Kerrin Perniciaro as we explore how karma is a profound catalyst for transforming our lives and our future lives. In this five-week Sunday series, we’ll have a chance to examine the law of cause and effect which shapes all of our experiences, and learn how to align our thoughts, words, and actions with our deepest aspirations for happiness and freedom.

$15 - free for members
Everyone welcome!


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02/22/2026

Redesign during our Lamrim retreat this week! Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka moved out to the lobby. His new image with six Kadampa Temples (a gift to our center) moved into the gompa. We couldn’t ask for a better greeter!

02/18/2026

For those interested in working as a manager at a Kadampa center, check out this amazing opportunity being offered at KMC New York the first weekend of May!

Are you a center manager, or have you ever wanted to be one?

This year, we have a special training weekend at KMC New York after the US National Festival. Senior NKT managers will provide an overview and practical instructions on how to be a qualified Kadampa manager. The weekend will include group discussions, practical skill development and spiritual development in Kadampa management roles.

Whether you are currently an Administrative Director or Education Program Coordinator at a Kadampa Center, or you have a wish to become one, you can learn more on our website’s Courses and Retreats page. 🫶🏻

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day 2026! Join us for a day course with guided meditations on love without pain. Come to one or all sessions. It's not mandatory to attend all three sessions. Everyone welcome.

Session 1: 10:00-11:30am
Session 2: 1:00-2:00pm
Session 3: 2:30-3:30pm
Q&A from 3:30-4:00pm

$15 Regular Price & for Basic Members
$7.50 for Supporting Members
Free for Bodhisattva Members

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02/07/2026

Great turnout for our Vajrasattva Purification retreat this weekend! Perfect timing that both our TTP students and FP students have recently learned about the four opponent powers of purification and confession in their study of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s books Great Treasury of Merit and Universal Compassion, respectively. What a rare and precious opportunity to purify our negative karma since beginningless time. OM VAJRA SATTÖ SARWA SIDDHI HUM