Ideal for beginners to the most advanced
There is no need to register, just attend, practice, and learn.
$10 at the door to help cover costs
Our monthly Drop-in Class and Practice offers participants a unique and non-committing opportunity to learn about Buddhism as a living tradition and in a gentle and structured format by one of Connecticut’s most experienced Buddhist teachers, Senpai Lewis-Bastias. Usually meeting on the 4th Sunday of the month, for the month of May, it will meet on the3rd Sunday of the month due to the cancellation of its last class in April (the Harvard Pilgrim Marathon). The current book is the modern classic, River of Fire, River of Water by Dr. Taitetsu Unno. Included in every session is a variety of short and basic meditation practices such as voice and sitting meditation.
How Does the Class & Practice Work?
There is a 4 Step process. First of all, there are no tuition fees or even an online registration form to fill out. We just ask for a $10 donation at the door to help share the costs.
1) Join our Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s Facebook Group to learn what book is being covered and retrieve the current assignment. The assignment is located in the FILE tab on the upper right.
2) Read the listed chapters for the next meeting and jot down some notes according to the assignment.
3) Attend our Drop-in Class and Practice and begin practicing and learning about Buddhism in clear and structured way. The class not only presents an intellectual approach to the Buddhist teachings but also offers a direct and non-conceptual engagement via meditation practice. Thus, the first segment of Drop-in focuses on meditation practice and then switches into the seminar class.
4) We highly recommend you purchase the current book to be studied and read through the chapters to be discussed for the next class. Doing this will help you get the most out of our Drop-in Class & Practice. However, if you did not get a chance to read the assigned chapters, no problem, come and join us anyway on the 4th Sunday of the month (except in May). Whether or not you have read or even completed the assignment your attendance will guarantee you plenty of practice and fruitful learning experience.
About the Unique Meditation Space
The meditation space is unmatched in Connecticut. You might have to go to Japan to experience a similar traditional atmosphere. The room is adorned with light colored wood with traditional designs that create a serene ambiance that soothes the mind and senses. An entire wall is a clear glass window that overlooks a spectacular Zen garden and adjacent tatami room.
Visit our Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s Facebook web page to learn more.
