What is the Buddhist perspective on vaccine mandates? Buddhist practitioners deeply recognize the vast interconnectedness of life and strive to work for the common good and benefit of others. As such, we acknowledge that to promote the general welfare and common good of others, we must take care of our minds and bodies through the…
Our Stoa Buddhist Philosophy Group is announcing its new 2022 book to be discussed; it will be “How to a Stoic” by Massimo Pugliucci. We will explore this great book in order to learn and practice a philosophy of life (& integrating Buddhist teachings too) to thrive in the modern world. You can purchase this…
We are happy to announce that the Buddhist Faith Fellowship is celebrating its 21st year in living and sharing the Buddhist teachings in Connecticut and beyond. Established in 2001 by our founding teacher, Daishin Senpai Sensei, M.A. just around the corner from ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut. Thereafter, with a brief stint in West Hartford, the…
Tis the season to take a break. From December 19, 2021 to February 9, 2022, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s online Practice & Talk and Stoa Buddhist meetings will take their annual Winter Recess, however the 12 Step Buddhist Group in Middletown, Connecticut will continue to gather weekly in-person on Mondays at 7 p.m. Important note:…
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…
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…
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…