Center for Mindfulness & Insight Meditation: Redding, CT

07/27/2024

Ridgefield Summerfest from 10 AM to 3 PM

07/20/2024

We have four great opportunities to join us for a class this weekend

07/18/2024

Weekly Words to Inspire Practice:

“But that which is called ‘mind’ and ‘mentality’ and ‘consciousness’ arises as one thing and ceases as another by day and by night. Just as a monkey roaming through a forest grabs hold of one branch, lets that go and grabs another, then lets that go and grabs still another, so too that which is called ‘mind’ and ‘mentality’ and ‘consciousness’ arises as one thing and ceases as another by day and by night.” ​
-Buddha, SN 12.61

07/18/2024

06/15/2024

There are several opportunities to join us this weekend for a class!

Learn more and register online on our website under the calendar tab.

06/08/2024

Enjoy a 5-day or 2-day Summer Retreat in Redding, CT, with Thai Forest Monks Ajahn Bounlieng, Ajahn Niphen, and psychologist Michael Bresnan.​ 7 PM, Thursday, June 20, to 1 PM Monday, June 24

This retreat is open to both beginning and experienced practitioners. While the retreat will be conducted mainly in silence, there will also be Dharma talks and question-and-answer periods. As is the tradition with meditation retreats, all attendees will have a private interview period with Ajahn Da to further aid their practice.

The retreat includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and breakfast and lunch on Monday. Breakfasts will consist of bread, cereals, milk, and fruit. A full Thai lunch will be served daily, and dinner will be soup and salad with bread and a selection of cheeses. A full kitchen is available for those who wish to bring their own food.

Many local attendees will probably choose to commute from home for this retreat, though there are a few beds at the Center that can be reserved on a first come basis by those traveling from afar. Out-of-town participants may also request a list of nearby accommodations by contacting [email protected]. Alternatively, space is available on the grounds for those who wish to pitch a tent or inside on the floor for those who would like to “camp out” for the retreat.

05/25/2024

Join us for a class this weekend!

05/19/2024

Join us tomorrow, May 19th from 10am-11:30am for our Family Program.

Our Program is designed to introduce children and teenagers aged six and above to meditation, mindful movement, metta (loving-kindness affirmations), art-making, music, and mindfulness discussions. The lessons will focus on generosity, gratitude, compassion, and the benefits of cultivating positive mindsets.

To save your child’s spot, register online on our website under the calendar tab.

05/08/2024

Join us for our regular Thursday evening Meditation & Dhamma Class tonight 5/08 from 7pm-8:30pm

05/04/2024

There are several opportunities to join us for a class this weekend! Learn more and sign up on our website under the calendar tab.

04/27/2024

Join us this weekend!

04/27/2024

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now, we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.
- Thich Nhat Hanh