Buddhist Faith Fellowship

Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Our Mindful Movement and Meditation class is your weekly reset! This nurturing practice blends gentle movement and guided meditation to calm your mind, boost your energy, and restore balance to your body and spirit.
Why join?

• Calm: Soothe stress and anxiety with mindful techniques that quiet the mind.
• Energize: Invigorate your body with gentle, intentional movements that awaken vitality.
• Balance: Cultivate inner harmony to navigate life’s ups and downs with ease.

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

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. Although Meetup RSVPs may show a cetain number, at least 10 - 15+ people attend our meetings.

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.

What if the path to awakening wasn’t about effort, discipline, or retreating from daily life—but about being embraced just as you are?
Join us this fall for Buddhism 101: The Heart of Buddhist Grace, a 3-session, 5-week online course designed for beginners, the curious, and anyone seeking a fresh perspective on the Buddhist path. Rooted in the profound tradition of Shin Buddhism, this course explores how true awakening arises not from perfection or striving, but from entrusting ourselves to a greater wisdom and compassion.

Through guided study, discussion, and reflection, you’ll discover the meaning of shinjin (true entrusting), the balance of self-power and Other-Power, and how to bring these teachings into everyday life. Together, we’ll explore how Buddhist practice can transform suffering into peace, doubt into faith, and isolation into connection.
Whether you are brand new to Buddhism or looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers an accessible, practical, and heart-centered introduction. No prerequisites are required—just an open mind and willingness to learn.

📘 Books used in this course:

• River of Fire, River of Water by Taitetsu Unno
• Buddhism of the Heart by Jeff Wilson

🗓️ Course Dates: November 9, November 23, and December 7, 2025
⏰ Time: Sundays, 6:00–8:30 p.m. EST (online via Zoom)
💲 Contribution: $195 – Early Bird Discount (15% off) through September 30, 2025

Feeling stressed, scattered, or low on energy? Our Mindful Movement and Meditation class is your weekly reset! This nurturing practice blends gentle movement and guided meditation to calm your mind, boost your energy, and restore balance to your body and spirit.
Why join?

• Calm: Soothe stress and anxiety with mindful techniques that quiet the mind.
• Energize: Invigorate your body with gentle, intentional movements that awaken vitality.
• Balance: Cultivate inner harmony to navigate life’s ups and downs with ease.