Tag: special

  • Special Event: Puja, Mon Nov 17, 6:30pm

    Please join us for a special in-person event — a Sevenfold Puja — led by Dharmasuri on Monday, November 17th starting at 6:30 pm.   If you are new to participating in a Puja, that’s great, Dharmasuri will guide this devotional practice step by step for those attending. The word Sevenfold Puja comes from the…

  • Intro to Buddhism (in-person) Nov 30, 1-4pm

    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…

  • Sangha Thanksgiving Potluck

    Please join us for a vegetarian potluck for Sangha members and their families on Thanksgiving day at Dridhajyoti’s home in west Cumberland. TIME: 3 – 6 pm RSVP: info@nagalokabuddhistcenter.org (to receive street # on Mill Rd, Cumberland) In addition to potluck dishes, we know we will have … We have plenty of plates, cutlery, glassware,…

  • Dharma Book Discussion: tba

    Interested in exploring the dharma by reading-and-discussing Buddhist books? A team of four Order Members and Mitras are planning to offer an on-going series of book discussions. We’ll discuss one book over 3 to 6 meetings — with the expectation that people read a few chapters before each meeting. The next series will likely start…

  • Intro to Meditation Course (in-person) Nov 9 & 23 (1-3pm)

    Explore meditation (and Buddhism) in this 2-session course on Sundays November 9 & 23 (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,…