events

Heartspace Circle of Support (Online)

An opportunity to feel seen, supported, and restored without reinforcing the old painful storyline. Life can ask so much of us. Whether we are caring for ourselves, supporting loved ones, navigating illness, grief, overwhelm, uncertainty, or simply trying to stay afloat in a demanding world, it’s easy to become exhausted by the stories we repeat…

CHUANG YEN MONASTERY FIELD TRIP AND TOUR

A Buddhist Pilgrimage Experience Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Carmel, NY Rain Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Free of Charge | All Are Welcome | No RSVP Required Have you ever stood before something so vast and still that your mind simply stopped — and in that stopping, something quietly opened? That…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

Join us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each session includes:• Quiet Sitting MeditationA simple, relaxed period of…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

Join us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each session includes:• Quiet Sitting MeditationA simple, relaxed period of…

Field Trip: Tibetan Cultural Festival & Animal Blessing

A Celebration of Tibetan Culture, Community & Compassion Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM | Redding, CT |Free of Charge | Family Friendly | All Are Welcome | No RSVP Required Come join us for one of the most joyful, colorful, and spiritually uplifting events of the year — the 3rd Annual Tibetan Cultural…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

Join us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each session includes:• Quiet Sitting MeditationA simple, relaxed period of…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

Join us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each session includes:• Quiet Sitting MeditationA simple, relaxed period of…

Buddhism 101: Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels | Online Course | Starts September 27, 2026

Discover the heart of Buddhism — the Three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma & Sangha. 2 live Zoom sessions with Rev. G.R. Lewis. Enrollment closes Sept 20. $108. Did You Know That Without the Three Jewels There Is No Buddhist Path? The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha — the Three Jewels — are not simply…

Silent Simplicity Retreat – Autumn, Middletown, CT

Experience a morning of calm and renewal at our Silent Simplicity Retreat – Autumn on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT. This 2.5-hour retreat offers a peaceful escape into mindfulness, introspection, and gentle contemplation amidst the seasonal beauty of…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

Join us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters. Each session includes:• Quiet Sitting MeditationA simple, relaxed period of…