Buddhist Faith Fellowship

Join us for a free of charge gathering of heartfelt, healthy living practices. Dive deep into self-care techniques such as meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement to nurture mind, body, and spirit.

No experience necessary, beginners and seasoned practitioners equally welcome. Think you can't meditate? Think again...there are infinite ways to develop focused awareness, peace, comfort, and joy.

Let's come together in a space of love, compassion, and understanding as we learn how to cultivate resilience in the face of life's inevitable changes.

Join us for a special Mindful Bike Ride on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. sharp. We’ll ride rounbd trip the scenic Airline South State ParkTrail from East Hampton —a peaceful round trip just over 2ish hours, with a relaxing stop along the way...somewhere. Feel free to bring your e-bike or a standard bicycle—whatever suits your ride.

Please arrive by 9:50 a.m. to get ready. We’ll meet at the Airline South State Park Trail parking area in East Hampton (69 Smith St, East Hampton, CT 06424). Look for a silver Honda CR-V with brightly colored Tibetan prayer flags on the bike rack—that’s your organizer(s)!

Weather Note: This is an outdoor event. In case of rain or poor weather, the event may be canceled. Please check this event page for updates 2 hours before the gathering.

Join our Meditation and Talk Sundays, a space to deepen your spiritual journey — where ancient wisdom meets everyday life in community.

This week’s free workshop: Join our Mindful Eating Workshop, exclusive to our meeting attendees, at 10:40 for a 30 minute session. Explore conscious eating, using awareness to truly taste flavors, plus working woth the breath, mindful touching, visualization practice, and gratitude. The workshop will highlight the tangerine meditation.

In our Sunday gatherings, we explore the timeless teachings and practices of classical Buddhism that uniquely blend Thien (Zen) Buddhism, in a style similar to Thich Nhat Hanh, with heartfelt Shin Buddhist teachings. Our Meditation & Talk Sundays include mindfulness practices, quiet sitting meditation, sacred chants, incense offering, Q & A with an ordained teacher, and so much more —all within a nurturing group setting. Open to the general public, beginners, and veteran practitioners alike.

Open to everyone, including first-timers and seasoned practitioners, we warmly welcome you to explore and grow with us.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you give yourself time to arrive in-person before the 9 a.m. meeting.

Our Location: Our location is unequaled in Connecticut, which includes quiet sitting meditation in front of the Shôyôan Teien Zen garden and a traditional Japanese style tatami room.

Parking: Free street parking on Washington Terrace but there is also parking on Mt. Vernon Street which is the side street, next to the center.

Meeting Rules: In order to maintain a harmonious and respectful environment, practice kind speech, be courteous, and abstain from talking about current politics or display or wear political or offensive symbols or imagery. Those unable to follow these rules will be asked to promptly leave.

Suggested Donation: $10 -$20 (cash or check) to help cover costs for our Wesleyan expenses, internet services, our extensive outreach efforts, Meetup, and standard operating costs. Checks are payable to BFF of CT. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Join us for a free of charge gathering of heartfelt, healthy living practices. Dive deep into self-care techniques such as meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement to nurture mind, body, and spirit.

No experience necessary, beginners and seasoned practitioners equally welcome. Think you can't meditate? Think again...there are infinite ways to develop focused awareness, peace, comfort, and joy.

Let's come together in a space of love, compassion, and understanding as we learn how to cultivate resilience in the face of life's inevitable changes.