Sunday Morning Meditation
Our weekly, drop-in events are an opportunity for everyone—from new meditators to long-time Buddhists—to enjoy a session of meditation and discussion of Buddhists teachings.
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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
8:30-10am
What to expect
The first hour of our practice is in the shrine room starting with honoring the three jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), followed by reciting the refuges and precepts (handout).
Subhramani, Matt, Tom, and others take turns leading the meditation. After the refuges and precepts, a short text is read aloud, followed by a 40-minute meditation. We alternate meditations each week between the mindfulness of breathing and the metta bhavana. We usually end our time in the shrine room by reciting the transference of merit and self-surrender.
The meditation will be followed by a short break for tea, coffee and snack before we regroup in the library for a half an hour of “Dharma talk” and discussion of our experience with the day’s meditation.
All are welcome.
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.
Parking
Street parking is free on Sundays—no need to feed parking meters or follow signs stating short time limits. Nearby parking garages are expensive.
Attention: Due to inclement weather, Monday night meditation is cancelled on February 23rd, 2026.