Give a Gift of Dharma and Peace As 2016 comes to a close, we look back over the year and are truly inspired by what the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut has accomplished. We offered: 4 Sunday workshops/retreats 2 weekend partnered workshop/retreats 2 field trips to Chuang Ten Monastery, NY 2 Sangha picnic events in…
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Buddhism 1.0: Discovering a Philosophy of Life Class dates: January 22nd and February 26th Time: 10:30 am – Noonish REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 1/10/17 Location: FEAS Room/Main Practice Room Discover Buddhism as a timeless philosophy of life, that is existential, intuitive, and most importantly, learn how it offers many practical techniques for working with…
Please join the American Buddhist Study Center as we gather to celebrate Dr. Suzuki’s remarkable achievements. D.T. Suzuki gained world renown for his leading role in introducing Zen and Shin Buddhism to the English-speaking world. His books became standards that marked a profound change in the American public’s appreciation of Asian religions. On December 11,…
Beginners as well as seasoned practitioners from all traditions are welcome to join us for our non-sectarian meditation circle. Includes basic instruction, practice, sharing, and Q & A with meditation teacher, Melissa Lewis. Meetings take place at 39 New London Turnpike, Glen Lochen, #206, Glastonbury, CT. Visit Meet-up site for more details. Click here.
Dharma Friends, Happy autumn! Our classic Buddhist Faith Fellowship t-shirts will be on sale for October. All proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to cover the operating costs of the sangha. T-shirts will be only available at the BFF of CT in Middletown for the next 4 Sundays before or after our Family and…
Greetings BFF of CT Friends, I hope you all having a great summer with family and friends. The Fellowship’s Sunday morning gatherings will be returning to the College for East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University after our long summer recess, beginning on September 11, 2016. I am pleased to let you know our new schedule and…
You are invited to come along with the Fellowship’s Senior Teacher, Daishin Senpai, and friends for our 15th annual informal and inspirational field trip to the beautiful Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel. NY on August 13, 2016. You don’t have to be a Buddhist or even a supporting member of our Fellowship to participate. This…
Theme – This Present Moment with Dharma Teacher Jitsuro Sunday July 17, 2016 Registration ends July 15, 2016 Our 14th annual One-Day Mindfulness Retreat will take place at the beautiful Dae Yen Sa Temple in New Hartford, Connecticut. The theme is This Present Moment where life is truly lived. Practice the art of calming the mind so you can open your heart…
on June 12th, Dr. Sean Ross from Washington DC will arrive to Middletown with a Drop-in Talk and Practice on Non-violent Communication at 10 am and then at 12 noon, he will further explore the practice of right speech with his Non-violent Communication Workshop. Like the June 5th Great Living seminar, you must register in…
Senpai Lewis and Melissa will be talking the Buddhist Faith Fellowship to Cape Cod for a few days in June to share the dharma with the locals and to engage with members of the Clear Light Society. The itinerary will include visiting with local Cape Sangha in Hyannis and the Cape Cod Zen Center (Kwan…