Buddhist Family Practice is an opportunity for families with children to practice mindfulness and learn traditional Buddhist teachings such as compassion, interdependence, and gratitude. It follows the general Sunday practice format of the Connecticut’s premier Buddhist center, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, but in a shorter, more relaxed format, with elements tailored to children under 13. Babies and…
The Buddha’s view of prosperity stands out as one of the most misinterpreted aspects of his teachings. Many writers have either stated or implied that the Buddha did not encourage people to prosper and become wealthy. This misinterpretation influenced some to believe that achieving prosperity goes against the Buddha’s teachings. This talk will examine what…
Walking the Buddhist path, there are four common habits that tend to debilitate our spiritual journey. The habits of fear, assumptions, distractions, and resistance often derail our ability to practice, and as a consequence make us do more while accomplishing less. Too often we mistakenly believe that doing less makes us lazy and results in…
When looking for spiritual inspiration, we often turn to the words of the Buddha or the writings of the great Buddhist teachers of past and present. But can Buddhist wisdom be found elsewhere? Is Amida, Life itself, calling out to us in ways we least expect? Through Deep Listening, can we find Dharma from novel…
Saturday, November 21, 2015 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. College for East Asian Studies 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT $20 donation Registration deadline is on November 18th. (registration at the door is not permitted) Join nationally known Priscilla Gale for an unforgettable experience to restore balance, healing, peace, joy, and clarity of thought. Ms.…
Buddhist Family Practice is an opportunity for families with children to practice mindfulness and learn traditional Buddhist teachings such as compassion, interdependence, and gratitude. It follows the general Sunday practice format of the Connecticut’s premier Buddhist center, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, but in a shorter, more relaxed format, with elements tailored to children under 13. Babies and…
This popular monthly practice is an ancient form of deep listening that is useful for anyone, from the very beginner to the most advanced practitioner. It offers participants a vehicle for authentic spiritual reflection, connection, and inner transformation. The practice is called Dhammanusati, the Contemplation of the Dharma. It consists of randomly selecting a scriptural…
A Training Weekend November 7 & 8, 2015 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration deadline: October 7, 2016 Silk Road Health At The Glen Lochen Mall 39 New London Turnpike #206 Glastonbury, Connecticut This two day workshop is concerned specifically with the final hours of a dying person. It is based on the fresh, dyadic,…
The last words of the Buddha were “Strive on with diligence”. What should we strive for and with what attitude? Nowadays people don’t tend to associate Buddhism with striving so much as with compassion, peace, and withdrawal. Impermanence gives us the ability to change in spirit and in our world. What does Buddhism teach us…
Discover the Path of Boundless Compassion Classes begin on November 1, 2015 Registration open until October 21st Our Awakening of the Heart course is a practical and insightful study of the basic tenets of the Mahayana and the Jodo Shu and Shin Buddhist traditions. This insightful course is offered to students who are ready…