From July 18th to September 2nd 2021, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship will be on summer recess, however the 12 Step Buddhist Group in Middletown, Connecticut will continue to gather weekly on Mondays at 7 p.m. Starting in September, the Stoa Buddhist Philosophy Group will meet in-person, and concurrently on Zoom, at the new Gran Café…
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The Buddhist Faith Fellowship is celebrating its platinum year in living and sharing the Buddhist teachings in Connecticut and beyond. We were established in 2001 by our founding teacher, Daishin Senpai Sensei, just around the corner from ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut. Thereafter, with a brief stint in West Hartford, the fellowship had centered its activities…
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Our August recess has ended and we are resuming our regular meeting schedule starting Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Our Buddhist Practice & Talk meetings will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. starting on September 13th. Our Stoa Buddhist Philosophy Group meetings will continue gathering on…
We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our beloved and dedicated Dharma Teachers, Harry Kisen Simonsen, who suddenly passed away on April 26, 2020 at the age of 71. His Buddhist funeral service was held on May 6th, in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our Senior Dharma Teacher, Daishin Senpai Sensei performed the ceremony.…
BFF of CT Community, Wesleyan University has suspended all in-person classes and campus activities due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health situation. As a consequence, all BFF of CT on-campus activities are also suspended until further notice. This includes our Practice & Talk meetings, Buddhist Family Practice Group, and our Buddhist courses. As for our…
Discover Buddhism as a practical way of life that has offered its adherents psychological and spiritual fulfillment for that last 2,400 years. This course will look into Buddhism’s basic practices for engaging with life’s situations and coping with the blessings and challenges we all experience. Discovering a Way of Life will cover a ancient path of inner…
Start 2020 right by resetting your mind with serenity and great compassion. Our Winter Mindfulness Retreat will take place at the beautiful College of East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT. This 3-hour morning retreat can be a beginning anew experience for participants and will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, sitting, walking, voice, and noble silence. Retreat Time: from…
Class dates: October 13, Nov. 10 & Dec. 8, 2019 Time: 10:30 am – Noon Registration extended to Oct. 8th Location: FEAS Room/Main Practice Room Buddhism 1.0 Course: How can you live a happy and fulfilling life? This course will look into what the Buddha discovered and his recommendation on walking the path of awareness and compassion. Explore…
Our 18th annual mid-summer morning mindfulness retreat will take place at the beautiful College of East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT. Our 3-hour morning retreat includes: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious breathing, sitting, walking, and noble silence. This retreat will be led by meditation teacher, Melissa Lewis. Retreat Time: from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.…