Three Friends, Xugu (Zhu Huairen), 1894
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There is no expectation that people attending Nagaloka will be Buddhists or agree with all Buddhist teachings. Our events provide an opportunity to learn-and-test-out Buddhist practices in the light of one’s own experience, and in an atmosphere of friendly, encouraging, open communication.
Where
When
6:30-8pm
What to expect
Whether you are a master mediator or a bare beginner, please join us.
Our series beginning Feb 4th explores Friendship and what it means to be a friend.
Thus I have heard, on one occasion the venerable Ananda approached the Buddha and exclaimed that friendship was half of the spiritual life, that is good friendship, good companionship, good comradeship.
“Not so Ananda, not so, this is the entire spiritual life, Ananda, that is good friendship, good companionship, good comradeship.”
When a person has a good friend, it is to be expected that they will study and practice and cultivate the Noble Eightfold Path together.
Essentially, friends are friends because we have the ability to think of the welfare of others as well as ourselves.
“In this age troubled by war, famine, disease, disasters, and physical and mental sufferings of all kinds, to think even for an instant of the welfare of others is of inconceivable merit.” ~ H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Each month or so, we will be adding a new dimension of Dharma to explore. Each topic will overlap on some level with the previous topics as consistency and clarity in practice is beneficial to personal growth.
For example: last month’s New Beginnings topic can be coupled with friendship as, “All things, arise and pass away dependent on the conditions that support them”.
Please join us beginning 2/4 as we explore Friendship and its many qualities.
All are welcome! There is no need attend all sessions or to purchase a book.
For more info, contact Narottama at bnarottama@gmail.com.
Donations
Sessions are offered on a donation basis. All funds support the non-profit Nagaloka Buddhist Center. For those who are able, the suggested donation is $5-$10 per session. Donation options include cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
Attention: Due to inclement weather, Monday night meditation is cancelled on February 23rd, 2026.