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.
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This retreat is for newcomers to meditation as well as seasoned practitioners. Please register early as space is limited!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Enrollment
Enrollment is $85 for the entire program or $20 per session. All are welcome. Prior knowledge of Buddhism is helpful.
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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.
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We look forward to seeing you!