The Buddhist Faith Fellowship is celebrating its platinum year in living and sharing the Buddhist teachings in Connecticut and beyond. We were established in 2001 by our founding teacher, Daishin Senpai Sensei, just around the corner from ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut. Thereafter, with a brief stint in West Hartford, the fellowship had centered its activities…
Learn the art of living and dying For both personal growth and end of life care The Buddhist Faith Fellowship’s program, The Clear Light Foundation, promotes meditation practice and other spiritually oriented activities oriented to the art of living and dying. Orignally founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1977, as the Clear Light Society (CLS) by…
Every Breath of the Way… When someone you love is dying, there IS something you can do to help. An introduction to the work of the Clear Light Society, a non-profit organization serving individuals and families since 1977. The Clear Light Society provides services using non-sectarian techniques which may be personalized to an individual’s own…
Dear Dharma Friend, Would you consider becoming a supporting member? Your supporting membership pledge is essential in helping us pay for our programs and activities. Sunday morning donations simply do not cover all of the costs of the Fellowship. By becoming a supporting member you can partake in our vision in creating an innovative Buddhism…
Give a Gift of Dharma and Peace As 2016 comes to a close, we look back over the year and are truly inspired by what the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut has accomplished. We offered: 4 Sunday workshops/retreats 2 weekend partnered workshop/retreats 2 field trips to Chuang Ten Monastery, NY 2 Sangha picnic events in…
Dharma Friends, Happy autumn! Our classic Buddhist Faith Fellowship t-shirts will be on sale for October. All proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly to cover the operating costs of the sangha. T-shirts will be only available at the BFF of CT in Middletown for the next 4 Sundays before or after our Family and…
A lineage is a stream of spiritual transmission, flowing across generations, geography, and cultures, tracing back to the historical Buddha 2,400 years ago. Lineage is important in Buddhism because it shows that a particular community follows an authentic line of teachers and dharma (teachings); thereby certifying that its teachings and practices are genuine. In Zen,…
Learn about Buddhism and how to walk its path Beginners, the curious and the general public are invited to attend our free seminar. This special informal Q & A Seminar will explore what Buddhists believe and experience, their practices, culture, and rituals. If you are new to Buddhism, this is a great way to listen, learn, and…
Give with Purpose At the heart of our mission lies the principle of Maha Karuna, or “Great Compassion.” Maha Karuna is a cornerstone of Buddhist practice, embodying boundless and unconditional compassion that transcends all barriers. It is the profound empathy that drives us to alleviate suffering and uplift others, rooted in the understanding of our…
Help share The Buddhist Teachings! Whether you are from Connecticut or reside out-of-state, we greatly appreciate your financial support to help us keep bringing the classic and Shin Buddhist teachings throughout Connecticut and the rest of the USA. The BFF of CT is a tax exempt organization, under section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS…