Past Events

Mindful E-Bike Ride – Farmington to Simsbury

Join us for a special Mindful E-Bike Ride on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. sharp. We’ll ride the scenic Farmington Canal Heritage Trail from Farmington to Simsbury and back—a peaceful round trip just over 2 hours, with a relaxing stop for coffee or a drink along the way or in Simsbury. Please arrive…

Online: Mmm…(Mindful Movement & Meditation ; )

Join us for an online gathering of heartfelt, healthy living practices. Dive deep into self-care techniques such as meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement to nurture mind, body, and spirit. No experience necessary, beginners and seasoned practitioners equally welcome. Think you can’t meditate? Think again…there are infinite ways to develop focused awareness, peace, comfort, and joy.…

Online Buddhism 101 Course – 1st class – The Heart of Buddhist Wisdom

See Clearly, Live Mindfully, and Connect Fully Open Enrollment starts on May 13, 2025 Enrollment ends July 10, 2025, Classes begin on July 20. Early Bird Discount Available – look for code The online Buddhism 101 Course – The Heart of Buddhist Wisdom offers an engaging introduction to the profound teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, focusing on its most…

Meditation and Talk Sundays with Free Zen Workshop

Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, a space to deepen your spiritual journey — where ancient wisdom meets everyday life in community. This week’s free workshop: Join our Zen Workshop, exclusive to our meeting attendees, at 10:40 for a 30 minute session. Explore quiet sitting meditation (Zazen), posture, breathing and walking meditation, highlighting the meaning…

Meditation and Talk Sundays with Free Chanting Workshop

Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, a space to deepen your spiritual journey — where ancient wisdom meets everyday life in community. This week’s free workshop: Join our Chanting Workshop, exclusive to our meeting attendess, at 10:40 for a 30 minute session. Explore English, Pali and Japanese Buddhist Chanting highlighting the meaning of the practice,…

Practice and Talk Sunday w/ Tea Ceremony

Join our Practice and Talk Meeting, a space to deepen your spiritual journey — where ancient wisdom meets everyday life in community. In our Sunday gatherings, we explore the timeless teachings and practices of classical Buddhism that uniquely blend Thien (Zen) Buddhism, in a style similar to Thich Nhat Hanh, with heartfelt Shin Buddhist teachings. …

Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) Workshop: Cultivating Calm and Resilience

Relax, breathe and discover new ways to cultivate inner peace and resilience. With Linda Lentini, Executive Director: Breath-Body-Mind Foundation Date and Time: Wed June 11, 6-7PM In this session, discover the transformative power of Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) techniques, which are designed to help you manage stress, enhance emotional well-being, and build resilience. BBM is a powerful approach…

Practice and Talk Meeting

Join our 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. G.R. Lewis (Senpai), M.A. Our meetings uniquely blend the timeless and heartfelt wisdom of classic Thien Lam Te (Zen) and Shin Buddhism. This distinctive approach offers an…

Feel Real: Ecstatic Dance Journey

Dive into the electric pulse of Feel Real, an ecstatic dance odyssey where your soul’s wildest rhythms come alive! This is your invitation to shed inhibitions, explore the untamed depths of your being, and move with unapologetic freedom. Let your authentic essence unfurl through every sway, stomp, and spin, as you surrender to the music’s…

Buddhism for Beginners Course – 1st class

Open Enrollment is extented until Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. – a few spots left Starts on May 18, 2025 Early Bird Discount of 15% until April 6, 2025 Discount Code: module2 This 2-part online course is basic survey and introduction to the life of the Buddha, and teachings and practices of Buddhism. Offered…