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Mindful Movement & Meditation – Gentle Online Practice

Reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit in our Mindful Movement & Meditation online class every Thursday evening. This free, welcoming class offers gentle guidance in meditation, breathwork, and restorative movement—perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners seeking calm, balance, and renewal. Each session invites you to explore different ways of cultivating awareness, letting go of…

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…

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…

Mindfulness Retreat

Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat – Winter 2026

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Mansfield Freeman Center, Wesleyan University, 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CTContribution: $58 (early bird discount until December 15, 2025) 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.…

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…

Buddhism 101 Course: The Foundation 

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,…

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…

Meditation Made Easy Course

Meditation Made Easy — In-Person CourseA 5-Session Foundations Course with Dharma Teacher G.R. LewisBegins Sunday, February 8, 2026Open enrollment closes February 1, 2026 Location: Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut, MiddletownFacing the beautiful Shôyôan Teien Japanese Zen Garden Bring Calm, Clarity, and Ease Into Daily Life Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated. Meditation Made Easy is…

Day of Mindfulness – Online – Winter Session

Open enrollment ends February 27, 2026 Winter invites us to slow down, breathe, and rediscover what truly supports us. As the world grows quieter and the light softens, we’re reminded that rest, reflection, and inner warmth are essential forms of nourishment. This Day of Mindfulness offers a warm refuge—a full day devoted to settling the…