Welcome to Our Sacred Journey
The Buddhist Faith Fellowship invites you to co-create a spiritual sanctuary and retreat center. Nestled in a serene forest with sunlight filtering through ancient trees, this haven offers refuge in the Triple Gem—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—while providing a place to explore and share Buddhist teachings, and the grace of inner peace.
Our Vision
Envision a tranquil center nestled in a forest, illuminated with natural light from wide windows, some of which feature stained glass adorned with sacred images, casting a warm, colorful glow throughout the space. This preliminary concept (see more images below) includes:
- A meditation hall with a serene Zen garden view, inspired by the Shôyôan Teien Japanese Garden at Wesleyan University.
- Classroom, office, a media room and or a small studio.
- A design that will evolve as our shared vision grows.
Why Support This Cause?
Your donation helps create an inspirational space where people can learn, experience, grow, and connect. It supports a community hub that brings people together, offers peace in daily life, and preserves Buddhist teachings for future generations.
Inspiring Anecdotes of Transformation
- A Life Renewed: A regular Meditation & Talk Sundays attendee overcame deep grief, finding solace in our teacher’s wisdom and the community’s embrace, now sharing that peace with others.
- Wisdom Awakened: A young Buddhism 101 course student, lost in life’s chaos, discovered clarity through the Buddhist teachings, inspiring him to spread mindfulness and compassion—a ripple your support can grow.
- Hope Restored: An elderly member, isolated by age, found renewed purpose in our community gatherings. The gentle guidance of our teachers and the warmth of fellow practitioners rekindled her joy, proving the power of this sacred space.
Beyond Financial Donations
Your generosity extends beyond money. We welcome a variety of in-kind donations to bring this vision to life:
- Land, Houses, and Buildings: Offer a foundation for our center by donating property, enabling us to begin this journey.
- These gifts, tax-deductible, allow you to support our cause in ways that fit your circumstances.
- Contact us directly via our contact form at https://bffct.org/bff/contact/ to share your intentions.
How You Can Contribute
- Cash Donations: Via credit card or electronic check, processed securely at https://bffct.org/bff/ways-to-donate-digital-assets-stocks/.
- Stocks and Securities: Donors can transfer appreciated stocks, avoiding capital gains tax while receiving a tax deduction for the fair market value, processed via the link above.
- Digital Assets: Includes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with tax benefits for appreciated assets and secure processing through Everyorg via the link above.
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Gifts: Allows donors to contribute to a fund and recommend grants over time, supported through the link above.
- Legacy Donations: Options like bequests through wills or beneficiary designations, offering long-term support. Contact us directly via our contact form at https://bffct.org/bff/contact/ to share your intentions.
- Your support connects our local community, Buddhists nationwide, and spiritual seekers to a shared purpose.
A Call to Action
This ongoing effort has no set end—every act of giving builds our spiritual home. Step forward now to make a difference. Thank you in advance for your generous gift to make a better future possible.
Note: These are preliminary images, subject to change as the vision unfolds.