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Most 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Ideal for beginners to the most advanced There is no need to register, just attend, practice, and learn. $10 contribution Twice a month, we offer two unique Drop-in Classes and Practice that introduce the core teachings of Buddhism and the easy practice and unconditional compassion of…
Dear Dharma Members and Friends, If you have heard the call to become a Buddhist lay teacher or just want to learn more about the Buddhism, then consider participating in our Dharma Teacher or Sangha Leadership Programs through our New England Institute for Buddhist Studies in Middletown. You can apply on our web site or…
The topic will be imperfection as a spiritual principle. We will learn about the Japanese concept of wabi sabi and also reflect on our bonpu nature. How can we find beauty in imperfection and the profundity of nature and the cycle of birth, decay and death? Presented by Jinshu. Note: There will be a special…
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YOU BELONG HERE. At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship, we believe that Buddhism isn’t about retreating from life—it’s about awakening within it. You don’t need to shave your head, wear robes, or withdraw from the world to walk the Buddha’s path. We are everyday people—parents, teachers, artists, and seekers—living extraordinary lives shaped by the timeless wisdom…
Silent Simplicity Retreat – Autumn
Harvest tranquility this autumn through mindfulness, introspection, and a renewal of spirit amidst nature’s transformation. October 12, 2025 – 9 – 11:30 a.m. This retreat will be offered again in 2026. Stay tuned! Pre-registration is required: Enrollment ends on October 10. Our 2.5 hour morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction, conscious…
Silent Simplicity Retreat – Spring
Awaken your spirit on a beautiful spring morning with mindfulness, heartfelt reflection, and a touch of renewal. May 17, 2026 – 9 – 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. See below. Open enrollment ends on May 15, 2025 Our 2.5 hour morning Silent Simplicity Mindfulness Retreat will include: basic sitting meditation instruction (Six Points of Posture), quiet…
How to Meditate?
What Is Meditation? Since the Buddha’s enlightenment during deep meditation under the Bodhi tree, meditation has been part of the practice all Buddhist followers. Meditation in Buddhism is not sitting and daydreaming, or contemplating the day’s events. It is not staring into space, hoping that some spiritual hammer will land on the mind and suddenly…
Karma, Intention, Rebirth and Nirvana
Karma and Intention An early Buddhist teaching says: “What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow. Our life is the creation of our mind”. Karma means intended action, and is a dynamic concept. It is not fate or predestination, but a consequence of what…
The Three Jewels and the Five Precepts
The Three Jewels Despite the differences in the varieties of Buddhism, there are always the same three cornerstones which are called the Three Jewels. These are the Buddha, the Dharma which is the teaching of the Buddha, and the Sangha, which is the community who follow the teaching. When a person accepts the Buddhist philosophy…