# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meditation and Talk Sundays with Free Zen Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, a space to deepen your spiritual journey — where ancient wisdom meets everyday life in community.

This week’s free workshop: Join our Zen Workshop, exclusive to our meeting attendees, at 10:40 for a 30 minute session. Explore quiet sitting meditation (Zazen), posture, breathing and walking meditation, highlighting the meaning of the practice, how to, posture, breathing, and more.

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. Our Meditation & Talk Sundays include mindfulness practices, quiet sitting meditation, sacred chants, incense offering, Q & A with an ordained teacher, and so much more —all within a nurturing group setting. Open to the general public, beginners, and veteran practitioners alike.

Open to everyone, including first-timers and seasoned practitioners, we warmly welcome you to explore and grow with us.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you give yourself time to arrive in-person before the 9 a.m. meeting.

Our Location: Our location is unequaled in Connecticut, which includes quiet sitting meditation in front of the Shôyôan Teien Zen garden and a traditional Japanese style tatami room.

Parking: Free street parking on Washington Terrace but there is also parking on Mt. Vernon Street which is the side street, next to the center.

Meeting Rules: In order to maintain a harmonious and respectful environment, practice kind speech, be courteous, and abstain from talking about current politics or display or wear political or offensive symbols or imagery. Those unable to follow these rules will be asked to promptly leave.

Suggested Donation: $10 -$20 (cash or check) to help cover costs for our Wesleyan expenses, internet services, our extensive outreach efforts, Meetup, and standard operating costs. Checks are payable to BFF of CT. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

What to Expect? To learn more about our Meditation & Talk Sundays, visit our FAQ: Sunday Meetings web page HERE: https://bffct.org/bff/etiquette/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/middletown/meditation-and-talk-sundays-with-free-zen-workshop/200029259352628
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Meetups, Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Middletown
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: College for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States, Connecticut 06457
- **lat**: 41.55846
- **long**: -72.66021
- **full address**: College for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States, Connecticut 06457

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut (https://allevents.in/org/buddhist-faith-fellowship-of-connecticut/21197265)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** College for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, United States, Connecticut 06457
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, Meetups, Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Meditation and Talk Sundays with Free Zen Workshop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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