About us
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The Buddhist Faith Fellowship (BFF) is one of Connecticut’s most enduring meditation and Buddhist communities, offering accessible, heart-centered teachings for modern life. Rooted in the Buddhist path of wisdom and compassion, BFF welcomes people of all backgrounds—no prior experience or Buddhist affiliation required.
We offer Meditation & Talk Sundays overlooking a serene Zen garden, in-person and online courses such as Meditation Made Easy and Buddhism 101, silent retreats, sound bathing and healing experiences, Buddhist-style kirtans, Zen koan workshops, days of mindfulness, spiritual field trips, and seasonal mindful hiking and biking. Guided by our experienced teacher, G. R. Lewis, BFF supports intellectual understanding, contemplative practice, and embodied experience within a warm, inclusive community.
Meditation is a human practice—open to all truth seekers.
Visit our main web site for calendar of event and plenty of information on Buddhist philosophy and practice. Take a look at our web site at http://bffct.org/bff
Upcoming events
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Tibetan Yoga & Energetic Healing Workshop
·OnlineOnlineAncient Tibetan Healing Practices to Release Stress, Grief & Self-Doubt — and Restore Your Natural Flow
What if stress, grief, and self-doubt weren't just in your mind — but frozen in your body?
And what if you could melt them away in just two hours?
Join us Wednesday, June 18th | 6–8 PM | Live on Zoom (registration required) for a rare and transformative workshop drawing from Kum Nye — ancient Tibetan healing arts preserved across centuries — guided by Melissa Lewis, RN BSN, palliative nurse and 30-year practitioner.
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These practices gave me the confidence to finally let love in." — D. Platner "There is a way to feel safe feeling again." — A. HubnerJune 18th | 6–8 PM Eastern | Zoom | $88 No experience needed. Open to all. Space is limited.
- 👉 Full details & registration: 🔗 https://bffct.org/bff/energetic-healing-workshop-emotional-mastery-of-body-mind/
7 attendees
Meditation and Talk Sunday Meeting
Wesleyan University Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 345 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT, USJoin us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Note: Meetup RSVPs don’t reflect our full attendance. We usually have at least 12 people each Sunday, including regulars who do not RSVP online.
Each session includes:
• Quiet Sitting Meditation
A simple, relaxed period of mindful breathing and calm awareness to settle body and mind.
• Voice Meditation
A gentle, mindful vocal practice that helps open the heart, steady attention, and deepen presence.
• Dharma Talk and Practical Teaching
Dharma Teacher G.R. Lewis, with over 35 years of meditation experience, offers a short teaching on Buddhist practice, wisdom, and mindful living. Each week explores a new theme—ranging from compassion to resilience to the art of inner freedom—so there is always something fresh to learn and reflect on.• Discussion, Q&A, and Shared Reflection
Participants are invited to ask questions, share insights, and explore how to bring mindfulness and compassion into daily life. This communal reflection helps deepen understanding and connection.Our gathering is designed to be both practical and universal—you do not need to identify as Buddhist to participate. Everyone is welcome.
• 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, check, PayPal or Vemno)
Your support helps sustain the Fellowship and its mission of offering inclusive, heart-centered practice opportunities. Checks are payable to BFF of CT. Thank you in advance for your generous support.• What to Expect? To learn more about our Meditation & Talk Meetings, visit our FAQ: Sunday Meetings web page HERE.
NOTE: There are at least 15-20 people in attendance beyond the Meetup RSVPs.
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7 attendeesMeditation and Talk Sunday Meeting
Wesleyan University Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 345 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT, USJoin us on Sunday mornings for a warm, accessible, and supportive community gathering rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and everyday Buddhist wisdom. These meetings offer a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds—newcomers and long-time practitioners alike—to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Note: Meetup RSVPs don’t reflect our full attendance. We usually have at least 12 people each Sunday, including regulars who do not RSVP online.
Each session includes:
• Quiet Sitting Meditation
A simple, relaxed period of mindful breathing and calm awareness to settle body and mind.
• Voice Meditation
A gentle, mindful vocal practice that helps open the heart, steady attention, and deepen presence.
• Dharma Talk and Practical Teaching
Dharma Teacher G.R. Lewis, with over 35 years of meditation experience, offers a short teaching on Buddhist practice, wisdom, and mindful living. Each week explores a new theme—ranging from compassion to resilience to the art of inner freedom—so there is always something fresh to learn and reflect on.• Discussion, Q&A, and Shared Reflection
Participants are invited to ask questions, share insights, and explore how to bring mindfulness and compassion into daily life. This communal reflection helps deepen understanding and connection.Our gathering is designed to be both practical and universal—you do not need to identify as Buddhist to participate. Everyone is welcome.
• 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, check, PayPal or Vemno)
Your support helps sustain the Fellowship and its mission of offering inclusive, heart-centered practice opportunities. Checks are payable to BFF of CT. Thank you in advance for your generous support.• What to Expect? To learn more about our Meditation & Talk Meetings, visit our FAQ: Sunday Meetings web page HERE.
NOTE: There are at least 15-20 people in attendance beyond the Meetup RSVPs.
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6 attendees
Buddhism 101 Online Course: The Basics
·OnlineOnlineAlways been curious about Buddhism? This summer — start here.
Buddhism 101: The Basics is Buddhist Faith Fellowship's most popular and longest-running course — offered since 2004 — and it's back this summer as a live online Zoom course guided by our experienced teacher Rev. G.R. Lewis, M.A.Open Enrollment ends on July 4, 2026.
This warm, beginner-friendly course offers a comprehensive non-sectarian overview of Buddhism — drawing from both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions — covering the life of the historical Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, meditation, mindfulness, Buddhist ethics, rituals, and so much more.
But more than an intellectual journey, this course is about bringing these ancient teachings into your actual everyday life — transforming how you relate to stress, relationships, work, and the search for meaning.What We'll Cover:
🌿 The life of the historical Buddha ☸️ The Four Noble Truths & Noble Eightfold Path 💎 The Six Paramitas — generosity, ethics, patience, effort, meditation & wisdom 🌊 Karma, emptiness, rebirth & the afterlife 🧘 Meditation & mindfulness — tools you can use right away 🕯️ Buddhist ethics, rituals & festivalsCourse Details:
📅 4 Sessions: July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23 🕕 Sundays | 6:00–8:00 PM Eastern 💻 Live on Zoom — link sent upon registration 📚 No prerequisites — beginner friendly & open to all ⚠️ Enrollment closes July 4, 2026 — Limited spotsReady to begin?
👉 Full details & registration: 🔗 https://bffct.org/bff/buddhism-course-101-module-1-the-foundation/
We'd love to have you join our community of seekers. 🙏***
Buddhist Faith Fellowship | 343 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 🌐 www.bffct.org
6 attendees
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