{"id":11637,"date":"2024-11-22T10:46:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/?page_id=11637"},"modified":"2026-09-04T09:06:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:06:20","slug":"beginning-anew-mindfulness-retreat-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bffct.org\/bff\/beginning-anew-mindfulness-retreat-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat ’27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sunday, January 10, 2027<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Registration <\/strong>is now open. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Registration is open until January 9, 2027 (6:00 p.m.)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Begin the new year with a quiet morning of serenity, clarity, and deep renewal in the presence of a beautiful Zen garden.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are seeking to deepen your mindfulness practice, start off 2027 with calmness and peace, or simply step away for a restorative winter morning, this retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to pause and reconnect.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Most of us begin the new year with goals and expectations. This retreat offers something different\u2014a chance to pause, let go of what you are carrying, and begin again from a place of presence and clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have been offering our most popular 2.5-hour morning Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat since 2004. It is a gentle yet profound invitation to release the past year\u2019s burdens, awaken fresh intention, and step into the new year with renewed clarity, compassion, and inner peace<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunday, January 10, 2027<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This morning retreat includes: The Six Points of Posture and Meditation Instructions, quiet sitting and walking meditation, and noble silence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in Middletown, CT. This will be a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit overlooking a harmoniously balanced and inspiring Sh\u00f4y\u00f4an Teien Zen garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Beginning Anew Retreat offers a universal approach to mindfulness, free from religious labels or specific ‘Buddhist’ traditions. Open to everyone\u2014whether you’re religious, non-religious, a beginner, or experienced\u2014this renewing retreat invites you to explore the simple, human practice of mindful living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Enhanced Mental Clarity and Focus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Reduced Stress and Anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Emotional Healing and Well-being<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Deeper Spiritual Connection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Summary & Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Retreat Time:<\/strong> from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrival:<\/strong>  8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies,<\/em> 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, Connecticut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No prerequisites:<\/strong> for first-timers, beginners to the most experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-registration is required<\/strong>. No walk-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contribution:<\/strong> $58<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open to the general public<\/strong> including friends, non-buddhists, buddhists & non-religious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to wear?<\/strong> Loose, causal, & non-distracting clothing and socks. Participants may bring a bottle of water. Zafus (cushions) and chairs are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited enrollment<\/strong>. The retreat space is limited. Sign up early to have the best chance of getting a spot at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Instructor:<\/strong> Rev. G.R. Lewis, M.A., BFF of CT’s guiding teacher, and Zen and Shin practitioner for many decades, and a former student of Venerable Thich Tri Hong the esteemed and late Dr. (Rev.) Taitetsu Unno, will be the instructor for this retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register<\/strong>: Registration is open until January 9, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to read on the ticket the Refund Policy<\/em> Disclaimer of Responsibility, Code of Conduct, <\/em>& Image Release Agreement<\/em>. By registering to this event, you have confirmed and agreed to these policies, agreements, code of conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n