Past Events (Page 58)

Dhammanusati Contemplative Practice

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…

Buddhist Family 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…

Absolute Grace

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…

No Meeting – Mid Summer Recess

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 Weekend

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…

No Meeting – Shin Buddhist Retreat Weekend

This annual and unique retreat/workshop will take place on July 31 -August 2 in Barre, Ma, from Friday 7:30 p.m. – Sunday 2 p.m. It is not a NEIBS sponsored event but we highly recommended this experience to anyone interested in learning about Shin, a Buddhism for ordinary working people. To learn more and to…

Buddhist Family 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…

6 Ways to Be a Bodhisattva

In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva; is an enlightened (bodhi) being (sattva). Traditionally, a bodhisattva is anyone on the Buddhist path who, motivated by great compassion, seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings but decides to forgo supreme enlightenment for the benefit of working for the benefit of all sentient beings. This talk will explore…

What is Tao? What is Ordinary Mind?

Buddhism teaches us that our ordinary mind us none other than the path itself. How is this so? This dharma talk will look into how we can see and experience this truth through unconditional eyes. Often we strive to manage our life. However, Buddhism speaks of naturally living a life that is well-lived. We speak…

No Meeting – Early July Summer Recess

We will not be meeting this Sunday. However, next week we will have a regularly scheduled practice.  The talk and Q & A is titled, “Even the Present Moment Is an Illusion”.