Offerings
New Year Retreat
January 17, 2026, 12-5 p.m.
In person, Farmington, Conn.
The start of the year is a perfect time to pause, turn inward, and renew a sense of presence and intention. Join us for this half-day silent retreat when we'll nurture calm and awareness through meditation, mindful walking, and intentional movement. The afternoon begins with a dharma talk and ends with sharing and an optional potluck.
We are grateful to community member Patricia Reville for hosting this special event in her private yoga studio. With ridge-line views of the Farmington River Flats, the setting alone is sure to inspire.
This retreat is for newcomers to meditation as well as seasoned practitioners. Please register early as space is limited!
Enrollment
Enrollment is $60, but please offer what you can if that amount doesn't work for you. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.
How to Register
You can enroll online using Paypal or Venmo. Please indicate your email address and the program name and date on your submission:
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Venmo: Kathy-Simpson-37
You can also register by check. Send me an email for further information.
We hope you'll join us!
Who Am I?
Exploring the Five Aggregates
An Online Study and Practice Group
5 Tuesdays, January 20–February 17, 2026
6:30–8 p.m.
Buddhism teaches that what we call “self” is not a fixed thing but a flowing process made up of five aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. Interestingly, modern neuroscience increasingly supports this view. Brain and body studies show that our experience arises from a dynamic process that continuously changes from moment to moment.
This five-week course explores the five aggregates through both Buddhist wisdom and contemporary neuroscience. We'll look at how they shape our experience of the world and our sense of ourselves — manifesting as thoughts, emotions, habits, and reactions. We'll also learn practical ways to work with the aggregates to bring greater ease and clarity to daily life.
Enrollment
Enrollment is $85 for the entire program or $20 per session. All are welcome. Prior knowledge of Buddhism is helpful.
How to Register
You can enroll online using Paypal or Venmo. Please indicate your email address and the program name and date on your submission:
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Venmo: Kathy-Simpson-37
You can also register by check. Send me an email for further information.
We look forward to seeing you!