Explore Buddhism in this introductory course on Sunday, November 30 (1-4 pm) at the Nagaloka Buddhist Center in Portland.

Curious about Buddhism and what it can offer you? This course is suitable for those new to Buddhism as well those who have picked up bits over time but wonder how it all fits together.

It’s best if you have experience with meditation as we will have a short sit mid-way through the afternoon. Beginners will receive some guidance, but please attend our other events if your goal is to learn to meditate.

We’ll explore what Buddhism is and isn’t as well as the life of the historical Buddha and his primary teachings (Pali Canon). We’ll cover the ways in which buddhist teachings (doctrine) and practices evolved into various schools of Buddhist thought (Mahayana/Vajrayana and modernist) — all schools share a common goal but their emphases and practices can appear quite different. You’ll also be briefly introduced to the Nagaloka Buddhist Center and the Triratna Buddhist Community.

At the end of the day, you should have a better understanding of Buddhism and its benefits, as well how you might choose to practice it.

Volunteer teacher: Dridhajyoti (ordained in the Triratna Buddhist Community)

REGISTER:  email info@nagalokabuddhistcenter.org to reserve a space (16 available) and be notified of schedule changes.

FEES: course offered on a sliding scale donation basis.  All funds support the non-profit Nagaloka Buddhist Center.  For those who are able, suggested donation for the 1-session course is $10-$25. Donation options include cash, Venmo, PayPal …

Questions? 207-572-2414

NAGALOKA BUDDHIST CENTER (1 Forest Ave, 2nd floor, Portland):  part of the international Triratna Buddhist Community, a modern Buddhist movement drawing on all three major Buddhist schools, in ways relevant to contemporary life.