Meditate for Peace on New Year's Day

Meditate for Peace on New Year's Day — Jan 1st, 9-5
2025 is the year of Aryaloka’s 40th anniversary! Begin the year in community with us on New Year's Day to meditate and reflect on peace. Come for an hour or the day to set the tone for the year ahead. You don't have to be a Buddhist to participate — all are welcome!
Meditation sessions begin every hour on the hour. There will be a short break between every sit allowing for snacks, rehydration, stretching etc. Participants may attend all or some of the day as they see fit. A vegetarian lunch is provided. If you'd like to volunteer for part of the day, please contact Suddhayu at info@aryaloka.org. 

Please arrive shortly before 9am if you plan on attending the first sit of the day.

Please RSVP below. Donations are appreciated.

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9am Dedication and Guided Meditation
10am Silent Meditation
11am Guided Meditation
12pm Silent Meditation
1pm Lunch Break
2pm Guided Meditation
3pm Silent Meditation
4pm Silent Meditation and Transference of Merits (done by 4:45)

*ON NEW YEAR'S EVE we gather at 11:15 PM for light refreshments then shortly before midnight we move to the shrine room where everyone has the opportunity to ring our ancient gong to welcome in the New Year. All are welcome to join us for this casual annual celebration.

Image detail: Golden Pheasant in the Snow Itō Jakuchū Japanese ca. 1900
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, NY

How are we coming together safely?

• If you know you have been exposed to Covid-19 or if you have had Covid-19 within a five day period of the event’s start-time, we ask that you not attend in-person.
• Masks are optional unless otherwise stated. Please wear a mask if you have recovered from Covid-19 and are still between days 6 and 10 from your first positive test.
• If you have cold or flu symptoms, we ask that you do not attend in-person.
• We have installed new air purifiers with virus-destroying technology! 

Zoom options are available for some events. Transfer of fees or refunds are also available for illness or illness-preventative related absence. Please email info@aryaloka.org if you have any questions about our safety protocols.