Day of Mindfulness - Winter - (Online at-Home Retreat)
Winter invites us to slow down, breathe, and rediscover what truly supports us.
This Day of Mindfulness offers a warm refuge—an opportunity to settle the heart, refresh the mind, and cultivate presence right in the middle of ordinary life.
The Day of Mindfulness is a one-day at-home practice retreat designed to help participants bring the heart of mindfulness into daily living. It is easy to feel centered at a temple or retreat center—but sustaining that clarity at home, in the midst of everyday responsibilities, is the true art of practice.
This retreat offers structure, guidance, and the shared presence of community, allowing participants to spend a full day in mindful awareness while remaining in their own homes. With teachers who together bring over six decades of contemplative experience, participants can feel confident that they are in caring, capable hands.
A detailed schedule will be emailed in advance, and the group will gather only twice on Zoom:
9:00 a.m. for orientation & group meditation
6:00 p.m. for short group meditation and closing reflections
Meditation & Mindfulness: What’s the Difference?
People often wonder about the relationship between the two:
Meditation is a formal practice—sitting still, focusing the mind, training stability and awareness. Mindfulness is the quality you bring to everything you do—walking, eating, cooking, showering, resting.
This retreat blends both in a natural, grounded, and deeply supportive way.
This Program Is Open to All
While informed by time-tested Buddhist mindfulness traditions, no devotional or religious practice is included. Meditation and mindfulness are universal human practices, available to anyone regardless of background or belief.
Who This Retreat Is For
1. Those with some basic familiarity with sitting meditation, posture, breath awareness, and mindful walking
2. Newer practitioners who want structure and teacher support
3. Anyone seeking a full day of quiet, clarity, and mindful living at home
4. Not recommended for complete beginners with no meditation exposure
Benefits of Participating
1. Learn how to sustain mindfulness at home, in real-life environments
2. Strengthen emotional steadiness, inner calm, and present-moment awareness
Build a gentle routine of sitting and walking meditation
3. Experience community support while practicing in silence
4. Gain practical tips for integrating mindfulness into daily routines
Contribution
Contribution: $45. Your contribution helps support the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s programs, outreach, and overall mission of sharing mindfulness, compassion, and community with all who seek it.
Be sure to read on the ticket the Refund PolicyDisclaimer of Responsibility, Code of Conduct, & Image Release Agreement. By registering to this event, you have confirmed and agreed to these policies, agreements, code of conduct.
Registration Agreement:
By registering, I confirm that I have read and agreed to the Refund Policy, Disclaimer of Responsibility, Code of Conduct & Image Release Agreement below.
Refund Policy:
No refunds will be granted for no-shows, cancellations, or non-completion of any course, workshop, retreat, program, or online offering, except in cases where the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) cancels or withdraws the offering entirely. By registering for any in-person or online course, workshop, retreat, or program facilitated by BFF of CT, I acknowledge and agree to abide by this Refund Policy. All purchases of online courses or supplementary services (e.g., private or group Q&A sessions) are final, unless otherwise specified by BFF of CT at the time of purchase.
Disclaimer of Responsibility:
By registering for any in-person or online course, workshop, retreat, or program offered by the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT), I acknowledge that participation is at my own risk. I hereby waive, release, and discharge BFF of CT, its staff, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from damages, loss, injury, accident, or death due to negligence or any other act or omission related to the provision of services, activities, or content (including online materials) associated with this offering. This waiver applies to both in-person and virtual participation, as well as the use of any online course materials provided by BFF of CT.
Code of Conduct:
To foster a respectful, inclusive, and positive learning environment within the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) community—whether in-person or online—I agree to adhere to the following standards of behavior. I will engage in kind, courteous, and respectful actions and speech, and I will refrain from: (1) physical, verbal, or emotional abuse or harassment; (2) possessing, using, or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances during any BFF of CT event or interaction; (3) engaging in sexual harassment or misconduct; (4) using harmful, harsh, politically partisan, racist, or demeaning language; (5) acting or speaking divisively to disrupt the BFF of CT community; and (6) engaging in any unlawful activities (which will be reported to the appropriate authorities). I understand that this Code of Conduct applies to all in-person and virtual interactions, including online courses and live Q&A sessions. If I fail to comply, I may be immediately removed from the premises or online platform, temporarily or permanently, at the discretion of BFF of CT, and I will forfeit any refunds or payments made for the course, workshop, retreat, program, or online offering.
Image and Media Release Agreement:
By registering for this course, workshop, retreat, or program, I authorize the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) and its representatives to photograph, record audio, and/or video of me during in-person or virtual sessions, without compensation. I grant BFF of CT the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, and display such photographs, audio, and video recordings—including my image, likeness, and voice—for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, use in digital formats (e.g., online courses, websites, social media) and printed materials. I understand that these recordings may be repurposed into online courses or other offerings sold or distributed by BFF of CT. I agree that all such media, whether digital or physical, are the sole property of BFF of CT, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or to claim royalties or additional compensation. I also release BFF of CT, its staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any liability related to the use of my image, likeness, or voice as outlined herein.
This Day of Mindfulness offers a warm refuge—an opportunity to settle the heart, refresh the mind, and cultivate presence right in the middle of ordinary life.
The Day of Mindfulness is a one-day at-home practice retreat designed to help participants bring the heart of mindfulness into daily living. It is easy to feel centered at a temple or retreat center—but sustaining that clarity at home, in the midst of everyday responsibilities, is the true art of practice.
This retreat offers structure, guidance, and the shared presence of community, allowing participants to spend a full day in mindful awareness while remaining in their own homes. With teachers who together bring over six decades of contemplative experience, participants can feel confident that they are in caring, capable hands.
A detailed schedule will be emailed in advance, and the group will gather only twice on Zoom:
9:00 a.m. for orientation & group meditation
6:00 p.m. for short group meditation and closing reflections
Meditation & Mindfulness: What’s the Difference?
People often wonder about the relationship between the two:
Meditation is a formal practice—sitting still, focusing the mind, training stability and awareness. Mindfulness is the quality you bring to everything you do—walking, eating, cooking, showering, resting.
This retreat blends both in a natural, grounded, and deeply supportive way.
This Program Is Open to All
While informed by time-tested Buddhist mindfulness traditions, no devotional or religious practice is included. Meditation and mindfulness are universal human practices, available to anyone regardless of background or belief.
Who This Retreat Is For
1. Those with some basic familiarity with sitting meditation, posture, breath awareness, and mindful walking
2. Newer practitioners who want structure and teacher support
3. Anyone seeking a full day of quiet, clarity, and mindful living at home
4. Not recommended for complete beginners with no meditation exposure
Benefits of Participating
1. Learn how to sustain mindfulness at home, in real-life environments
2. Strengthen emotional steadiness, inner calm, and present-moment awareness
Build a gentle routine of sitting and walking meditation
3. Experience community support while practicing in silence
4. Gain practical tips for integrating mindfulness into daily routines
Contribution
Contribution: $45. Your contribution helps support the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s programs, outreach, and overall mission of sharing mindfulness, compassion, and community with all who seek it.
Be sure to read on the ticket the Refund PolicyDisclaimer of Responsibility, Code of Conduct, & Image Release Agreement. By registering to this event, you have confirmed and agreed to these policies, agreements, code of conduct.
Registration Agreement:
By registering, I confirm that I have read and agreed to the Refund Policy, Disclaimer of Responsibility, Code of Conduct & Image Release Agreement below.
Refund Policy:
No refunds will be granted for no-shows, cancellations, or non-completion of any course, workshop, retreat, program, or online offering, except in cases where the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) cancels or withdraws the offering entirely. By registering for any in-person or online course, workshop, retreat, or program facilitated by BFF of CT, I acknowledge and agree to abide by this Refund Policy. All purchases of online courses or supplementary services (e.g., private or group Q&A sessions) are final, unless otherwise specified by BFF of CT at the time of purchase.
Disclaimer of Responsibility:
By registering for any in-person or online course, workshop, retreat, or program offered by the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT), I acknowledge that participation is at my own risk. I hereby waive, release, and discharge BFF of CT, its staff, volunteers, affiliates, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from damages, loss, injury, accident, or death due to negligence or any other act or omission related to the provision of services, activities, or content (including online materials) associated with this offering. This waiver applies to both in-person and virtual participation, as well as the use of any online course materials provided by BFF of CT.
Code of Conduct:
To foster a respectful, inclusive, and positive learning environment within the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) community—whether in-person or online—I agree to adhere to the following standards of behavior. I will engage in kind, courteous, and respectful actions and speech, and I will refrain from: (1) physical, verbal, or emotional abuse or harassment; (2) possessing, using, or being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances during any BFF of CT event or interaction; (3) engaging in sexual harassment or misconduct; (4) using harmful, harsh, politically partisan, racist, or demeaning language; (5) acting or speaking divisively to disrupt the BFF of CT community; and (6) engaging in any unlawful activities (which will be reported to the appropriate authorities). I understand that this Code of Conduct applies to all in-person and virtual interactions, including online courses and live Q&A sessions. If I fail to comply, I may be immediately removed from the premises or online platform, temporarily or permanently, at the discretion of BFF of CT, and I will forfeit any refunds or payments made for the course, workshop, retreat, program, or online offering.
Image and Media Release Agreement:
By registering for this course, workshop, retreat, or program, I authorize the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, Inc. (BFF of CT) and its representatives to photograph, record audio, and/or video of me during in-person or virtual sessions, without compensation. I grant BFF of CT the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, and display such photographs, audio, and video recordings—including my image, likeness, and voice—for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, use in digital formats (e.g., online courses, websites, social media) and printed materials. I understand that these recordings may be repurposed into online courses or other offerings sold or distributed by BFF of CT. I agree that all such media, whether digital or physical, are the sole property of BFF of CT, and I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or to claim royalties or additional compensation. I also release BFF of CT, its staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any liability related to the use of my image, likeness, or voice as outlined herein.
