The Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut Past Events page preserves a complete archive of our in-person and online Buddhist events as they originally appeared on our website, including Meditation and Talk Sundays, courses, sound baths, kirtans, mindfulness retreats, field trips, special programs, and other sangha activities. This organized record of past Buddhist events and meditation gatherings helps newcomers and long-time members explore the history of our community-engaged Buddhist practice in Middletown, CT.
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…
Special Note: Volunteer Meeting to Organize the Bodhi Season Food Drive (see below) 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…
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…
Join This Special Mindful Movement & Meditation online class to benefit the Transplant Games! Date: November 20, 2025Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ESTLocation: Online Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Join us for a special edition of our Mindful Movement and Meditation class, where all proceeds will benefit Team Alabama for the 2026…
Embark on a transformative journey in our Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Grace online course, starting Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. Over three engaging sessions across five weeks, this course explores Shin Buddhism’s teachings on self-power, Other-Power, and radical self-acceptance, guiding participants to awaken presence and trust in life’s unfolding. Through thoughtful…
Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, 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. …
Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, 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. …
Come join us for a morning of mindfulness, community, and the breathtaking beauty of autumn! We’ll begin with sitting meditation by the lower falls (bring a foldable chair or something to place under your cushion), followed by a round of walking meditation. Afterward, enjoy a light hike and time to socialize on an easy, level…
Experience a morning of calm and renewal at our Silent Simplicity Retreat – Autumn on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT. This 2.5-hour retreat offers a peaceful escape into mindfulness, introspection, and gentle contemplation amidst the seasonal beauty of…
Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, 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. …