Five Skills for bringing compassionate communication into your life Presented by Dr. Sean Ross Non-violent Communication (NVC) is a powerful method for creating heart to heart connection in our relationships so that our needs get met in an empathetic way. In a Buddhist context, we learn to see the beautiful enlightenment nature of everyone around…
Inspiration, Hope, and Awakening How are we to consider promises of redemption or salvation that are to take place in the indeterminate future as a result of acts accomplished in the distant or even immemorial past? This is a question that vexes many if not all religions. The down-to-earth talk will be an introduction to…
Every 1st & 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. $10 per family The Buddhist Faith Fellowship offers a special family practice twice a month just prior to its adult Meditation Sunday Practice (please refer to our Meetup Calendar for any updates/changes). Our Buddhist Family Practice (BFP), also known as Mindful Kids, is geared toward…
Great Living is born of the Prayer of Absolute Compassion Take the opportunity to explore, learn, and practice Buddhism with Dr. Gordon Bermant, one of America’s most well-known Shin teachers. Using the insightful and easy to read book “Great Living” by Kemmyo Taira Sato, it will present the essential tenets of the Shin Buddhist…
Annual potluck community picnic for BFF of CT supporting members, friends, and attendees. We have a pavilion so it will be a rain or shine event. Come with family and invite some friends. If you have children, please bring toys; there is a large playground for them to play with others (see below). How to…
There will be no meetings this morning due to Wesleyan Commencement. Congratulations to all of the graduates of Wesleyan.
Ideal for beginners to the most advanced There is no need to register, just attend, practice, and learn. $10 at the door to help cover costs Our monthly Drop-in Class and Practice offers participants a unique and non-committing opportunity to learn about Buddhism as a living tradition and in a gentle and structured format by…
Every 1st & 3rd Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. $10 donation per family The Buddhist Faith Fellowship offers a special family practice twice a month just prior to its adult Meditation Sunday Practice (please refer to our Meetup Calendar for any updates/changes). Our Buddhist Family Practice (BFP), also known as Mindful Kids, is geared…
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Community talk and Discussion will explore the important women of the Buddhism who have shaped its teaching, culture, and institutions over the millennia. These exceptional women and mothers include the mother of the Buddha, Maha Maya, the aunt who raised the Buddha as a child, Prajapati, his wife, Yasodhara…
1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10 a.m. – 11: 20 a.m. Suggested donation $10 at the door. Ideal for beginners to the most seasoned meditators All are welcomed to this simple and revitalizing ancient practice. Come and directly engage in sitting, walking, bowing, and voice meditation, in an atmosphere of noble silence with…