A Community of Mindful Living in the Tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in Helena, Montana. (check out other webpages for our sister communities in other towns)
We meet in-person in Helena for meditation and programs. Check back here for updated information for each session to find out what’s scheduled - sometimes we meet in special locations for walking meditation or other events.
Our in-person Zendo is at 15 W. Placer Street (see map below).
Beginners are always welcome. Please join a little early if you would like to ask some questions.
Programming Schedule:
February 2026
Tuesday Evenings 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Tuesday Evening February 3 – Five Mindfulness Trainings
Tuesday Evening February 10 – Book Study
Tuesday Evening February 17 – Lunar New Year talk
Tuesday Evening February 24 – Sutra Reading on Anger
Friday Morning 8:30 to 11:30 am
Friday Morning February 6 - Monthly Friday morning of meditation
Sunday Mornings 10:30 - 12:00 noon
Sunday Morning February 1
Sunday Morning February 8
Sunday Morning February 15 - Basic Buddhism
Sunday Morning February 22 - Basic Meditation
Sunday Morning March 1 - Basic Practice
Want to meditate online? Our sister sangha Open Way Missoula has an online option, please sign up here for their newsletter if you are interested.
March 7 Day of Mindfulness, 9am to 4 pm: Please join us for a day of mindfulness. Please register by clicking this link and filling out the form. The location of the day of mindfulness will be shared upon registration. We request a $25 registration donation (either bring a check or use the paypal button below and mention in the comments that it is for the DOM). Scholarships are available.
Information for in person meetings in the Zendo at 15 W. Placer (in the Om Dome space)
You are invited to join the entire meditation time, or you can join in at any point during the movement meditations. (Typically there is a green card on vacant seats). Please quietly wait in the coat area until movement meditation commences, and then simply join the flow. For those who wish to stay for the programming, we hope you’ll be able to stay for the entire program. We have chairs and pads with cushions at the Zendo space.
Dana/Donations
Meditation and discussions are offered freely. Your donations will, however, help keep a roof over our heads and support our community to practice together at Days of Mindfulness and retreats. Thank you for your acts of generosity and community.
Monthly or one-time gifts can be made by:
clicking the donate button above to use paypal
sending a check to Flowing Mountains, PO Box 1466, Helena, MT 59624
Discussion Guidelines
~ We are invited to practice deep listening and loving mindful speech.
~ We speak from the heart about topics that emanate from our life and practice and avoid theoretical discussions. Using “I” statements helps us to speak from our own experience.
~ When you wish to speak, bow in and say your name; when finished bow out.
~ All that is shared stays within the circle; later if we want to talk with someone about what they shared, we ask their permission.
~ We refrain from speaking a second time until it appears all have had a chance to speak.
~ We avoid giving advice.
~ We share with the whole circle and avoid cross talk.
~ We are encouraged to speak mindfully – not too much and not too little, in accordance with the number of participants.
Flowing Mountains Sangha
15 W. Placer Ave
Helena, MT 59624
Contact Flowing Mountains Sangha
(Maybe you have a question, or want to receive our monthly program announcements by email?)