Our very first Mindful Bike Ride was a success. We had a few a participants and all had a wonderful time yesterday biking from Farmington to Simsbury on July 25, 2025. Along the way, we stop at Small State Provisions in Avon for refreshing iced matcha, coffee, and croissants. Then, while in Simsbury, we had…
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Our visit to the majestic Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, NY was truly memorable. The serene grounds and towering Buddha statue inspired a deep sense of peace. We were warmly welcomed and gifted a generous number of free books to take home and enjoy. The highlight for many was the traditional vegetarian Chinese meal —…
“There is no path to awakening that does not pass through the simple act of being fully here, now.” In Buddhism, awakening is not a distant goal found only in monastic isolation or after years of abstract study—it begins and ends in the immediacy of our present experience. The quote, “There is no path to…
Embrace the warmth of summer with mindful presence, deep reflection, and a journey toward inner peace July 27, 2025 – 9 – 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required: Enrollment to be open until July 25. (Look for Early Bird Discount Code) Our 2.5 hour mid-summer morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet sitting…
See Clearly, Live Mindfully, and Connect Fully Open Enrollment starts on May 13, 2025 Enrollment ends July 10, 2025, Classes begin on July 20. Early Bird Discount Available – look for code The online Buddhism 101 Course – The Heart of Buddhist Wisdom offers an engaging introduction to the profound teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, focusing on its most…
Open Enrollment is extented until Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. – a few spots left Starts on May 18, 2025 Early Bird Discount of 15% until April 6, 2025 Discount Code: module2 This 2-part online course is basic survey and introduction to the life of the Buddha, and teachings and practices of Buddhism. Offered…
On Sunday, April 13 and June 15, we invite you to experience a special practice: the Mindfulness Tea Ceremony. This guided visualization meditation will explore spatial and temporal interconnectedness, deepening your awareness of the oneness of reality. To enhance the experience, we will serve caffeine-free lavender tea, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the…
Pre-registration is required. no walk-ins Sunday, May 4, 2025 Open enrollment ends May 2, 2025 Our 2.5 hour morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343…
Starts on April 6. 2025 Early Bird Discount of 15% until March 12, 2025 Discount Code: module2 Open Enrollment ends March 25, 2025 Discover how the Buddha’s teachings can transform the way you live as a layperson (non-monastic), offering profound insights into money, relationships, sex, parenting, work, and more. This 4-week, 3-class online series explores…
Open Enrollment ends July 25, 2025 (Early Bird Discount is available) Class starts on August 24, 2025 – 6 p.m. online What happens after death? How can we stop fearing life? In this deeply transformative 1-session online intro course, we will explore life’s greatest mysteries and learn to embrace the impermanence of all things through the lens of Buddhist teachings. Drawing…