Past Events

Yale Art Gallery Buddhist Art Field Trip

Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for an inspiring open field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut. Together, we’ll explore the museum’s world-renowned Asian and Buddhist art collections, along with exquisite Byzantine and Islamic religious works. We’ll also visit other galleries featuring masterpieces such as John Trumbull’s Declaration of…

Palliative & Hospice Care- Heartspace Open Discussion

A heartfelt online forum to discuss palliative and hospice care. Who is this for? Anyone receiving care, caregivers, healthcare workers, doulas, anyone who wants to share and/or learn more about being human. Click here to register & get access to zoom link for this online free event: https://www.skool.com/heartspace/calendar?eid=6a004573aa684d1d81700fed45953612

Buddhism 101 Course: The Basics 

Discover the timeless wisdom of Buddhism with our Buddhism 101 online course, designed for beginners and seekers alike. Dive into the life of the historical Buddha, core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path, and practical tools for mindfulness, compassion, and daily living. This non-sectarian intro to Buddhism blends Theravada and Mahayana traditions,…

Cancelled: Meditation and Talk Sundays

Due to the pending snow storm and the Middletown parking ban, we will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. However, join us online to read insightful articles, watch videos, visit our YouTube channel, listen to Buddhist music and chants. All here for you. Also, it will be a good time to practice quiet sitting…

Winter Sound Bath: A Deep Rest & Healing Experience

As winter invites us inward, step into a sanctuary of healing sound—where vibration, stillness, and deep rest help restore your whole being. Join us on Saturday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m. for a 1.5-hour Sound Bath Healing Experience led by certified Reiki Master and Sound Healer Kris Emory. The session will take place in our…

Mindfulness Retreat

Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat – Winter 2026

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Enrollment ends Saturday night, Jan. 10.Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Mansfield Freeman Center, Wesleyan University, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CTContribution: $58 Start 2026 with presence, gratitude, and renewal at our Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat. This 2.5 hour Sunday morning retreat will be guided by Dharma Teacher Rev. G.R. Lewis.…

New Year’s Free Online Class – Movement for Graceful Living

If stiffness, stress, or fatigue have been weighing you down, this free New Year’s Day class offers a soft, steady path back to comfort and vitality. Happy New Year! Start 2026 with practical tools to calm, energize, and rebalance your nervous system. This unique online demo class offers adults seeking vitality with gentle movement, breathwork,…

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…

Holiday Season Food Drive & Community Gathering

Honor the Buddha’s awakening this season by helping nourish others. As we move through the season of light and generosity, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship invites you to join us on Sunday, December 21, 2025, for a special Bodhi Season Food Drive during our Meditation & Talk Meeting, starting a 9 a.m. Bodhi Day, celebrated on…

FREE Workshop – Movement for Graceful Living ONLINE CLASS

If stiffness, stress, or fatigue have been weighing you down, this class offers a soft, steady path back to comfort and vitality. Free Online demo class for adults seeking vitality: gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to ease stiffness, reduce anxiety, and help you feel vibrant again. Movement for Aging Gracefully is a transformative online class crafted…