The Buddha’s Teachings for Everyday Living Open Enrollment is now closed. Course will be offered again in 2026. Stay tuned! The Buddhism 101 Online Course – Awakened Living: The Buddha’s Teachings for Everyday Life. Discover how the Buddha’s teachings can transform the way you live as a layperson (non-monastic), offering profound insights into money, relationships,…
Welcome to the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s Meditation Supplies & Gifts Store — your source for authentic Buddhist practice items that support mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth at home. Explore our curated selection of meditation cushions, malas, incense, altar pieces, and Buddhist statues — the same kinds of items we use at our Fellowship’s meetings and…
You’re Invited to a Transformative Experience: “Recipes” for Living, Loving, & Letting Go We all have the ingredients for the life we desire – sometimes, we just need a little guidance on how to combine them in the right way. Just like cooking, our lives are crafted from the ingredients we gather and the recipes…
Registration is now CLOSED. Course begins on January 25, 2026 Make 2026 the year you discover the path to inner clarity, compassion, and peace. The Buddhism 101 Course: Module 1 – The Basics is our most popular course since its introduction in 2004. This online course explores two engaging and accessible books that provide a comprehensive…
Since 2001, the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut has offered a rich variety of courses, workshops and retreats designed to nurture spiritual growth, community connection, and mindful living. Their programs blend the timeless wisdom of classical Buddhism with Zen’s clarity and the heartfelt teachings of Shin, creating uniquely accessible and engaging opportunities for both newcomers…
Pre-registration Required by 11:59 p.m. October 18th No Walk-ins Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in silent serenity with our Autumn Mindfulness Retreat. Our annual retreat will take place at the beautiful Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies in Middletown, CT and will offer a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate…
Discover the profound benefits of silence and mindfulness this October with the Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s upcoming four seasonal Mindfulness Morning Retreats at the serene Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies. The idea is to approach mindfulness in a non-religious and non-sectarian way, and to experience it as a human practice. So, our Mindfulness Retreat…
It is with deepest gratitude and heartfelt joy that we celebrate the passing of our beloved Teacher, Patricia Shelton, known affectionately as Zenma, into the clear light at the moment of death, Sunday October 30, 2022 at 520 pm. She was able to receive spiritual assistance from her beloved daughter and several long-term students as…
We are so happy to announce that our Practice & Talk Meetings and many other programs have returned to the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. The FEAS room is Connecticut’s most unique and spectacular venues, overlooking a Zen garden, to learn and practice the Buddha’s teachings of…
Welcome to our Buddhist Bookstore & Reading Guide — your resource for trusted Buddhist books on mindfulness, meditation, Zen, and Pure Land Buddhism. Explore a handpicked collection of titles that nurture insight, compassion, and awakening in everyday life. Each book has been personally selected to support your spiritual growth, from timeless classics to contemporary interpretations.…