Learn about Buddhism and how to walk its path. September 28, 2014. Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Mansfield Freeman Center of East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Ct 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Beginners, the curious and the general public are invited to attend our free seminar. This special informal Q & A Seminar will…
This Buddhist holiday called Higan is held at this time of the year when there is an astronomical balance of light and darkness. Higan is a time in which we reflect on our Buddhist lifestyle, our personal successes and failures, and make a re-dedication to practice the path of love, compassion, faith and understanding. In…
Registration is open to this unique parent – children program. Our goal is to offer your child the very best Sunday School experience that is consistent with the Buddha’s teachings, modern science, and psychology, effective educational pedagogy, as well as traditional and contemporary meditative training. Since 2011, we have been teaching our students a new…
You might have asked yourself, “How do I practice Buddhism?” or “What is my next step on the Buddhist path?” This talk and Q & A will look into eight essential steps in walking the Buddhist lifestyle. These Steps were designed to promote environments of awareness, insight, and connection that will give you a clear…
Our very spiritual annual Water Ceremony witnesses the Shin experience of awareness, interdependence, compassion, faith and gratitude. Please bring a vial of water from a location visited during the summer months (it can be tap too that symbolizes the place) that represents an experience of either interconnectedness, compassion, deep gratitude or entrusting faith. All vials will be poured into…
Remember…No gathering. Labor Day Weekend.
Hearing is the most enduring of our five senses, often available even when we are unconscious. Using the power of sound, Priscilla Gale, Reiki master and voice teacher, will direct our energy to a deep state of meditation with the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. Mats are limited so please bring a mat, yoga mat…
This workshop offered by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN introduces a fresh powerful method for revitalizing our lives. Rather than expressing or repressing, this unique practice shows us how to directly transform the toxic energy of negativity into the medicinal energy of clear mind, healing to both body and mind. Tuesday, August 19th 7-9pm Silk…
How is it that lost, despair and confusion can be transformed in the substance of purpose, love and understanding? What is the shadow? What is the Primal Vow? How can we experience faith, hope and salvation? Participants of the previous weekend Shin retreat will reflect on and share their retreat experience. Presented by Rev. G. Lewis-Bastias.
This annual and unique retreat will take place on August 8 -10 in Barre, Ma, from Friday 7:30 p.m. – Sunday 2 p.m. It will explore the deeper dimensions of Shin Buddhism and will look into how the Shin teachings are applied in everyday life.There is minimum sitting meditation, some chanting, and memorable and profound…