Compassionate Dharma Cloud Monastery

There is more than meets the eye
Drive 20 minutes southwest of Denver into the windy mountains of highway 285 (or Hampden) and you’ll arrive at a lush open valley with glimpses of a house upon the hills and a massive 5 storey tall standing buddha amidst the surrounding trees in the mountains on the right.
Exit the dirt roads and navigate yourself up thru the trees and up to the monastery which used to be a house. All the land you see is owned by the monastery and major expansion is planned for the future.
The teacher of all things
The monastery is open to all people of all walks of life at all times of day. But if you arrive on a day without any teachings scheduled you can find Abbot Tinh Man hiking the many acres that the monastery owns or perhaps gardening near the koi fountain or possibly reading in his library. If you are new to the monastery he likes to learn about your life experiences and he will share his.
He nor any monks living at the monastery are not preachers. They will help guide you to a mindful way of living everyday life with simple yet deep philosophy such as being mindfully present when having a conversation or stop and just breathe from time to time.
Monastery is the new temple
Maybe it’s the setting, maybe because it’s newer, or maybe it’s the Abbot Tinh Man but this place has caught the eyes of thousands. On big holiday celebrations such as Lunar New Year or Buddha’s birthday you will find hundreds of people at the monastery.
Hidden above the tree line
If you have you hiking shoes on (or even if you don’t) there is a trail that leads up the mountain for a short 5 – 10 minute hike that takes you to the jewel of the monastery, a massive statue of a standing buddha that overlooks the valley. Whether you go to see her, pray, enjoy the scenery, it is a must do. Also to the side there is another statue of a sleeping buddha. Although this statue and site is still in construction, Abbot Tinh Man does wed couples here upon request.
Donate for a cause
Please donate when you are there (you will find wooden boxes with slits in them in the main monastery). Just a few years ago the monastery was just a tiny single family home and now it’s a beautifully landscaped oasis for people to come to make a change in their life. All the money that is donated gets channeled back to the monastery which is for the community.