On Sunday, April 13 and June 15, we invite you to experience a special practice: the Mindfulness Tea Ceremony. This guided visualization meditation will explore spatial and temporal interconnectedness, deepening your awareness of the oneness of reality. To enhance the experience, we will serve caffeine-free lavender tea, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the…

Pre-registration is required. no walk-ins Sunday, May 4, 2025 Open enrollment ends May 2, 2025 Our 2.5 hour morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343…

Starts on April 6. 2025 Early Bird Discount of 15% until March 12, 2025 Discount Code: module2 Open Enrollment ends March 25, 2025 Discover how the Buddha’s teachings can transform the way you live as a layperson (non-monastic), offering profound insights into money, relationships, sex, parenting, work, and more. This 4-week, 3-class online series explores…

Starts on May 18, 2025 Early Bird Discount of 15% until April 6, 2025 Discount Code: module2 Open Enrollment ends May 6, 2025 This 2-part online course is basic survey and introduction to the life of the Buddha, and teachings and practices of Buddhism. Offered in two sessions, this course provides a very accessible exploration…

Open Enrollment ends July 25, 2025 (Early Bird Discount is available) Class starts on August 24, 2025 – 6 p.m. online What happens after death? How can we stop fearing life? In this deeply transformative 1-session online intro course, we will explore life’s greatest mysteries and learn to embrace the impermanence of all things through the lens of Buddhist teachings. Drawing…

The Buddhist Faith Fellowship is excited to announce its expanded presence on social media, now connecting with our community on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) in addition to Facebook and Meetup.com. By following us on these platforms, you’ll stay inspired and informed with uplifting messages, mindful living tips, and updates on events and gatherings. Instagram…

Advanced Registration Required Limited Enrollment Start off 2025 with mindfulness, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Our annual 2.5-hour morning Beginning Anew Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, quiet sitting & walking, voice meditation, and noble silence. This special event will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Terrace in…

The Buddhism 101 Course: Module 1 – The Foundation is our most popular course since its introduction in 2004. This online course explores three engaging and accessible books that provide a comprehensive overview of the lives of the historical Buddha and his disciples, as well as his foundational teachings—the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Registration is…

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Registration is now open for this Sunday morning retreat titled, Silent Simplicity. “Limited spots available—register before the deadline to secure your place!” October 20, 2024, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown, CT. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins. First-timers to the most advanced are welcomed to our 2.5-hour morning retreat, which will…