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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…

Mindfulness Retreat

Silent Simplicity Retreat – Mindful Morning, Middletown, CT

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…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

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. …

Meditation and Talk Sundays

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. …

Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Grace – Online Course

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…

Meditation and Talk Sundays

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. …

Meditation and Talk Sundays

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. …

Meditation and Talk Sundays

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. …

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.…

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,…