Nagaloka, Portland
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Nagabodhi visit to Nagaloka Sept 23 2018

Nagabodhi visit the mitras at Nagaloka on Sunday, Sept 23rd.

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Over the winter months Nagaloka has been busy supporting Wednesday Friend's Night. In January we completed our book study of Life with Full Attention by Maitreyabandhu, in which discussions were facilitated by Gail Yahwak, Janet Miles, Dharmasuri, and Khemavassika. Amala and Viriyalila lead a practice day in at Nagaloka for women who have asked for ordination.  A 4 week Introduction to Meditation and Buddhism class was also held in January supported by Dharmasuri. 

We have been fortunate in the month of February to have the kind presence of Vimalamoksha visiting Maine from  San Fransisco, and he is graciously facilitating a 4 week series on Wednesday nights on Pleasure in Meditation. On Saturday, Feb 13th Bodhipaksa lead a morning retreat on the art of the mindfulness, self-compassion practice entitled “How to Stop Beating Yourself UP (and be Kinder to Others, Too).  There were 13 people in attendance.  We are looking forward to another 4 week series in March being led by Bodhipaksa on “Transforming Suffering” exploring the Buddha’s teaching on dukkha. 

New in February, Nagaloka is starting an ongoing weekly morning meditation on Tuesdays from 6:45 - 7:30a.  In addition to Wednesday nights, currently meditation sessions occur on Monday evening, Thursday lunchtime and Sunday morning. The women and men from our Sangha have formed single sex groups. Each meets separately on the third Sunday of each month after morning meditation. 

Our annual Outlying Sangha Retreat took place again at Aryaloka over Martin Luther King’s weekend.  For the last seven years we have joined with Sangha members from Boston and New York to practice and celebrate the Dharma together.  This year we were all inspired as we engaged with the Brahma Viharas meditation practice.

Please check out our website for more upcoming events:  www.nagalokabuddhistcenter.org

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Happenings at Nagaloka in April 2014
See below a list of some of the happenings at Nagaloka in April:

The month starts off with a visit by Nagabodhi on Friday, Apr 4th. He will give a talk on “Mindfulness” starting at 7 PM.

Our special guest on Wednesday, Apr 9th is Kiranada, who will give a talk on her upcoming “A Year in Silence.”

Kalyana mitra ceremony on Wednesday, Apr 16th led by Dayalocana.

Vajramati is visiting from New York City and leading a practice day on “The Wheel of Life” on Sunday, Apr 20th.

The month ends with Manidhamma visiting from India and he will led a practice day on Saturday, Apr 26th and give a public talk on Sunday, Apr 27th.

Please follow the link to our calendar (defaults to Mar – change to Apr) for more detail:

http://www.nagalokabuddhistcenter.org/calendar

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Nagaloka Sangha Annual Meeting
Special Friends' Night Sangha Pot Luck Annual Sangha Meeting Hello Friends, You are invited to take part in Nagaloka’s annual Sangha meeting. We will start at 6 PM with a pot luck supper. This will be a time to socialize and enjoy a meal together. Please bring along a veggie dish, snack, or a yummy dessert to share. We will gather at 7 for a short sit and chant of a mantra. Following that, the members of the council will give the year-end report and be available for questions and answers. This should be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our Center's history, organiaztion and tentative plans for the future. We are eager to hear your thoughts and ideas, too. Sangha Meeting May 29, 2013 Wednesday 6pm Pot luck 7pm meeting Ends at 9 pm Led by: Nagaloka’s Council All welcomed, please mark your calendar. Nagaloka Buddhist Center 1 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04101
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