A group of Buddhist Faith Fellowship members and friends will be going up to Northampton, Mass. to listen/participate in a Krishna Das kirtan concert on Friday, Sept. 18. from 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Krishna Das is the most widely known kirtan wallah in the west today. Kirtan is a form of devotion which involves…
What are the foundational teachings and practices in the Mahayana Pure Land path? Central to the Pure Land tradition are the Three Sambharas or Three Essentials: faith, vows, and practice. The Sambharas are known as the tripod of Buddhist life. These basic tenets support our journey along the path in order to help us successfully…
We will not be meeting this Sunday. However, next week we will have a regularly scheduled practice. The talk and Q & A is titled, “The Wisdom of Anger”.
As the end of summer approaches, we welcome the Mindful Kids group to join us for a pot-luck “play date” at Pierson Park in Cromwell. This is a nice chance for the families to get to know each other while the kids enjoy the playground. Bring a dish or two to share. There are picnic tables…
May you be happy May you be safe May you be strong May you live with ease. Buddhism teaches about practicing unhindered loving-kindness as a key component in practicing the path. Metta, a word derived from the Pali language or “maitri” in Sanskrit, is translated as benevolence, friendliness, kindness or universal love. Beyond the concept,…
This regular and popular monthly practice is an ancient form of deep listening; Dhammanusati is proven practice to develop an authentic spiritual connection and transformation. The central practices of Buddhism are meditation and Buddha-recitation (Nembutsu). Of the meditation practices, one of the most important practices is called Dhammanusati, the Contemplation of the Dharma. The practice…
We are pleased to announce that the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of CT is now offering a special family service just prior to its regular Sunday gathering twice a month. (1st & 3rd Sundays- please refer to calendar for any updates/changes). This special practice session is geared toward families with children aged birth to twelve. Please…
Buddhism teaches that the Light of Great Compassion cannot be obstructed and her door is open to whoever wants to enter. There is neither judgement nor membership criterion not even sincere intention is needed to be spiritual reborn in the Realm of Infinite Light and Life aka Nirvana. People who are embraced by this unhindered…
We will not be meeting this Sunday. However, next week we will have our regularly scheduled practice. The talk and Q & A will be titled, “Absolute Grace”.
Shin Buddhist Retreat/Workshop Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, Barre, MA July 31- August 2, 2015 What is it to be a complete human being? Who am I? How can I live? What is my spiritual potential? These are some of the questions that will be explored in this unique retreat experience. This annual and…