Meditation and Buddhism in Portland, Maine

Day Retreats

Kathleen — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:18:50 +0000

A day long (10 AM - 4 PM) retreat at Nagaloka is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th. This has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 12th. The title is Living Fully, Dying Peacefully! Karunasara will be leading this teaching on how to live our lives more fully. With a great deal of awareness, she will explore with you the Buddhist understanding of death and dying.

The suggested cost is based on a slidding scale of $30 - $50, depending on how much you can afford. Please bring along a paper bag lunch with drinks and snacks provided. Pre registration is a must. Please email Dharmasuri through this website “contact us”, or call her at 775-1545.

Nagaloka update from Dharmasuri 2/11/08

Kathleen — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:25:31 +0000

This evening (Monday 2/11) is the last of the 5 weeks exploring the Five Jinas. We will be ending our session by being in the presence of the white illuminating white light of Vairochana.

On Monday, February 25th starts the 13 weeks advance/mitra study on Sangharachita’s book “What is the Dharma” facilitated by Anne Rugg. Please sign up NOW for this class as I need to order the books soon. Thanks!

On Wednesday we will continue to develop positive mental states by spending time meditating and discussing Upekkha Bhavana, the meditation on peacefulness.

Karunasara will facilitate the conclusion next week Feb 20th on the practice of the Four Brahma Viharas.

On Wednesday, Feb 27 Nancy will lead the evening celebrating Parinirvana Day … the death of the Buddha. Parinirvana Day is used to reflect on not only the Buddha’s death, but also on impermanence, and an opportunity to reflect on the fact of our own death and on people whom one has know who have recently died. Please check with Nancy if you would like to learn more or have questions.

On Wednesday, March 4th starts the new book “Buddhism: Tools for living your life.” by Vajragupta, a WBO order member. The book is here and the cost is $16.95. Karunasara, Nancy and Linda are the team facilitators who will be leading us through the next 13 weeks of inspiriting Dharma.

For those who have a key to Nagaloka there is a sign up sheet posted at Nagaloka to unlock the door on Friday at 6 PM and Sunday at 9 AM for the regular meditation sessions over the next eight weeks. David and I are leaving Thursday for Georgia.

Lou is home and doing very well recovering from a broken leg.

With metta,

Dharmasuri

Words of Wisdom

Kathleen — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:06:56 +0000

According to Buddhism for a man to be perfect there are two qualities that he should develop equally: compassion on one side, and wisdom on the other. Here compassion represents love, charity, kindness, tolerance and such noble qualities on the emotional side, or qualities of the heart, while wisdom would stand for the intellectual side or the qualities of the mind. If one develops only the emotional neglecting the intellectual, one may become a good-hearted fool; while to develop only the intellectual side neglecting the emotional may turn one into a hardhearted intellect without feelings for others. Therefore, to be perfect one has to develop both equally. That is the aim of the Buddhist way of life: in it wisdom and compassion are inseparably linked together.–Walpola Rahula, What the Buddha Taught

Advanced/Mitra Study

Kathleen — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:56:11 +0000

Nagaloka started an advanced study class on every other Monday evenings led by Viriyagita with support from Viriyalila. The study book for this class is “The Bodhisattva Ideal” written by the FWBO founder Sangharakshita. The class runs from August 6th through to December 17.

The next advance/mitra study will be five consecutive Mondays on the Five Jinas (Buddhas). The first class will start at 6:30 PM on January 7th. Each class will end at 8:30 PM.

Hand outs will be giving out at each class relating to the following five Buddhas: Akshobya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha, Amoghasiddhi and Vairochana. The cost is $5 per class. The last class will be Feb 4th.

The next advanced/mitra class will be based on Sangharakshita’s book “What is the Dharmas” starting on Monday, Feb 11th. Anne Rugg will be facilitating this class.

For more information about this study group, please contact Dharmasuri at 207-774-1545. Thank you.

Introduction Classes

bodhipaksa — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:58:07 +0000

Introduction to Meditation: Suggested donation $15
Dates:

Thursday, May 22nd 7 - 9 PM
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Friday, July 11th 7 - 9 PM

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Tuesday, August 5th 7 - 9 PM

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Introduction to Buddhism

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Friday, May 16th 7 - 9 PM

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Wednesday, Mar 5rd we start studying a new text book “Buddhism, Tools for living your life.” This is a great opportunity for individuals new to Buddhism to join the Wednesday evening study group. Meditation starts at 7 PM following by facilitated study by members of Nagaloka. The evening ends at 9 PM. The book is available to purchase at Nagaloka for $16.95.

Please watch for new posting of introduction classes.

Mats and cushions will be provided. Please email or call Dharmasuri for more information (see contact information), call 207-774-1545, or cell 207-329-8041.

Visiting Order Member

bodhipaksa — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 10:08:30 +0000

Watch for more information on visiting Order Members.
For more information please contact Dharmasuri at Kwinterkws@verizon.net

Karunadevi visited Nagaloka at our regular meditation session on Sept 23, at 9 AM. Karunadevi was the first US woman to be ordained which was 15 years ago. Karunadevi lives on the west coast and the strong presence behind the San Francisco Buddhist Center.

Nagabodhi visited Nagaloka on Wednesday evening October 3rd. at 7 PM. Nagabodhi was ordained over 30 years ago and lives in London. He is the president for Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket, NH. Please mark your calendar for this date … his talks are great, so don’t miss it!

Regular events

bodhipaksa — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 10:06:21 +0000

Wednesday evenings 7 PM - 9PM Study and meditation

Beginning on Mar 5th Wednesday evenings at Nagaloka will start a new book called “Buddhism: Tools for living your life.” This book is written by Vajragupta, a WBO order member. Each Wednesday evening starts at 7 PM with meditation, tea break, and followed by discussion on a personal level from the study material facilitated by a member of Nagaloka. The evening ends at 9 PM. Book available to purchase at Nagaloka for $16.95.

Sunday morning 9 AM - 10 AM Meditation

This session will include 40 minutes of the Mindfulness of Breathing practice along with chanting and reciting traditional Buddhist texts.

Thursday morning (early) 6 AM Meditation
Some of the members of Nagaloka recently started a new meditation session for those individuals who are early raisers. Please join us!

Friday evenings 6 PM - 7 PM Meditation

This session will include reciting traditional Buddhist texts and 40 minutes of the Metta Bhavana
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Monday Evenings
Advanced/mitra study class starts at 6:30 PM