Past Events

PLAYshop: An Invitation to Savor the Present Moment

PLAYshop: An Invitation to Savor the Present Moment Are you ready to reconnect with the joy of being fully alive? Join Melissa Lewis, RN BSN, a holistic & hospice nurse with a passion for life, as she invites you to step into a world of creative exploration and mindful play. In today’s fast-paced, goal-driven society,…

“Recipes” for Living, Loving, & Letting Go Workshop

You’re Invited to a Transformative Experience: “Recipes” for Living, Loving, & Letting Go We all have the ingredients for the life we desire – sometimes, we just need a little guidance on how to combine them in the right way. Just like cooking, our lives are crafted from the ingredients we gather and the recipes…

Practice and Talk Meeting

Join our transformative Practice and Talk Meeting, where you can deepen your spiritual journey and connect with a supportive community led by one of Connecticut’s renowned Buddhist teachers, Rev. D. Senpai, M.A. Our meetings uniquely blend the timeless wisdom of classical Buddhism with the compassionate teachings of Shin Buddhism, also known as Buddhism of the…

Energetic Healing Workshop: Emotional Mastery of Body Mind

This special workshop offers unique meditative techniques for clearing out and transforming emotional clutter. The Emotional Mastery of Body-Mind treasury is composed of a variety of techniques utilizing breath-work, acupressure, and body postures, originally developed by ancient Himalayan mountain yogis for the purpose of enhancing one’s meditative experience by reducing the power of strong emotional…

Practice and Talk Meeting

Come and join our transformative Practice and Talk Meeting, where you can deepen your spiritual journey and connect with a supportive community, with one of Connecticut’s most well-known Buddhist teachers, Rev. D. Senpai, M.A. In our meetings, we uniquely blend the timeless wisdom of classic Buddhism with the compassionate teachings of Shin Buddhism (aka Buddhism…

Relaxation Station: Chant, Reiki & Holistic Renewal

Step into a transformative afternoon of healing with Keith Siegel, son of the celebrated surgeon and author, Dr. Bernie Siegel (Love, Medicine, and Miracles). Join us for an immersive session where Keith—renowned holistic healer, certified massage therapist, and energy worker—will lead you through Chakra Chanting, Reiki, and other powerful personalized healing tools. Keith’s wealth of…

Practice and Talk Meeting

Come and join our transformative Practice and Talk Meeting, where you can deepen your spiritual journey and connect with a supportive community, with one of Connecticut’s most well-known Buddhist teachers, Rev. D. Senpai, M.A. In our meetings, we uniquely blend the timeless wisdom of classic Buddhism with the compassionate teachings of Shin Buddhism (aka Buddhism…

Mindfulness Retreat

Retreat: Autumn Mindfulness Experience

Pre-registration Required by 11:59 p.m. October 18th No Walk-ins Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in silent serenity with our Autumn Mindfulness Retreat.  Our annual retreat will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT and will offer a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate…

Intro to Shin Buddhism Course – “RENEW your life”

Unlock Grace, Gratitude, and Generosity ##### Registration is open until October 2, 2024 Limited Enrollment (register early to ensure your place) – See link below This 3-month Intro to Shin Buddhism Course offers a practical, comprehensive, and non-academic exploration of Shin Buddhism, also known as Jodo Shinshu, using the easy-to-read and acclaimed introductory primer, Ocean, by the author, scholar and Shin Minister,…

Practice and Talk Meeting

Come and join our transformative Practice and Talk Meeting, where you can deepen your spiritual journey and connect with a supportive community, with one of Connecticut’s most well-known Buddhist teachers, Rev. D. Senpai, M.A. In our meetings, we uniquely blend the timeless wisdom of classic Buddhism with the compassionate teachings of Shin Buddhism (aka Buddhism…