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Men’s Dharma Gathering, Dec 15, 10:30am-noon
Spiritual Friendship: Ananda said to the Blessed One, “This is half of the holy life, lord: admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie.” “Don’t say that, Ananda. Don’t say that. Admirable friendship, admirable companionship, admirable camaraderie is actually the whole of the holy life. When a monk has admirable people as friends, companions, and comrades, he…
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Intro Course (in-person), Jan. 12 & 26, 2025
Explore meditation and Buddhism in this 2-session course on Sunday 1/12 & 1/26, 1-3 pm, at the Nagaloka Buddhist Center in Portland. This introductory-level course is suitable for beginners & those wishing to recharge their practice. We’ll practice two forms of meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing and Loving-Kindness (metta bhavana). Topics include meditation goals, posture,…
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Wednesday Evening Teaching & Meditation (Zoom) 6:45-8:30pm
Sangha NightOn ZoomWednesdays 6:45pm – 8:30pm In 2024, we are bombarded with ‘non-kindness’ in the forms of political discussions about the US Election, of news about the mushrooming military conflicts around the world in Gaza and The Ukraine, of conflicts with immigrants to the US in cities around the country, the impact of climate change…
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Monday Evening Meditation (in-person) 6:30-8:00pm
New and old friends alike are invited to join us for an evening of meditation, discussion, and community. Enjoy 30- to 40-minutes of guided mediation. The level of guidance is tailored to those in the room. The meditation will either be Mindfulness-of-Breathing or the Metta Bhavana, which fosters loving kindness for ourselves and others. …
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Sunday Morning Meditation (in-person) 8:30-10am
Sunday Morning Meditation is in-person at the Nagaloka Buddhist Center from 8:30-10am. The first hour of our practice is in the shrine room starting with saluting the shrine, followed by reciting the refuges and precepts (handout). Matt Holden and Tom Handel take turns leading the meditation. After the refuges and precepts, Matt or Tom give…