Our courses and activities are accessible and easy to follow for all. The Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown, Connecticut is a practice and training center with an open and nurturing community, dedicated to spiritual fulfillment and enlightenment. Here, mindfulness flourishes, kindness is practiced, wisdom is embraced, and compassion is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a variety of
activities to promote the Buddhist teachings, training, and practices, such as our Meditation & Talk Sundays, morning Mindfulness Retreats, Buddhism 101 courses, and a number of spiritual, cultural, and outdoor field trips. See our Courses and Programs tabs or calendar for current activities. We are open to the public; no experience or knowledge of Buddhism necessary. As a community of American converts from various traditional religious and non-religious backgrounds, we have been inspired by the wise and loving example of the historical Buddha, his profound teachings, and its skillful continuation that since has been clarified by the great masters; most importantly, we are inspired by the call of Boundless Compassion that accepts us just as we are. Through the traditional Three Trainings of ethics, mindfulness, and wisdom, and the teachings of Other Power (grace), trust, and gratitude, we provide a practical and direct pathway to peace and fulfillment in both the present moment and beyond. Mission
The Buddhist Faith Fellowship is dedicated to sharing the Buddhist teachings of awareness, wisdom, and compassion, and to promoting spaces and communities for its practice and development in order to guide all truth-seekers to spiritual enlightenment, thereby advancing human flourishing and benefit all sentient beings in the world. Vision
As 21st century spiritual pioneers, we envision an innovative, practical, and thriving American Buddhism that meets the religious, ethical, and psychological needs of our generation and culture through the liberating teachings of classical Buddhism – Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana- with special emphasis on Zen and Pure Land teachings – while being Informed by the discoveries of modern science and recognizing the biophysical realities of human existence, to inspire universal spiritual awakening for all. Visit our website to explore our unique approach to Buddhism, current programs, and upcoming events: https://bffct.org/bff/.
