Meditation Made Easy — In-Person Course
A 5-Session Foundations Course with Dharma Teacher G.R. Lewis
Begins Sunday, February 8, 2026
Open enrollment closes February 1, 2026
Location: Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut, Middletown
Facing the beautiful Shôyôan Teien Japanese Zen Garden
Bring Calm, Clarity, and Ease Into Daily Life
Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated. Meditation Made Easy is a warm and accessible 5-session course designed to help you build a steady, enjoyable meditation practice that fits your real life. Whether you’re brand new or looking to refresh your practice, this course offers clear guidance, gentle structure, communal support, and meaningful exploration.
Rooted in practical Buddhist meditation methods, the course draws on themes from Happiness by Thich Nhat Hanh (the student reading text) and is led by Dharma Teacher G.R. Lewis, who brings 35 years of experience in meditation and mindfulness instruction.
What You’ll Learn
- Quiet sitting meditation
- Conscious breathing
- Voice meditation
- Foundational mindfulness practices for everyday life
- How to calm the mind and soften reactivity
- How meditation supports emotional resilience and compassion
- Practical ways to bring awareness into walking, daily activities, and communication
Requirements
- Attend all five course sessions
- Attend Meditation & Talk Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (prior to class)
- Purchase the book, Happiness by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Complete the brief weekly reading assignments
- No prerequisites
Contribution
$75 contribution for the full 5-session course
(Helps support the Fellowship and its programs)
ENROLL
For the details and to enroll asap, visit our Meditation Made Easy web page in the Courses tab, HERE.
No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Come sit, breathe, and rediscover the ease already present in your life.