Explore buddhist beliefs and practices in this introductory course at the Nagaloka Buddhist Center in Portland.

Please rsvp to indicate interest in a future offering. The next offering is likely to be in early fall unless enough people express interest in an earlier offering.

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.

The course is for people already familiar with meditation. Please attend one of 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 Buddhist beliefs, practices, and 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.