Tuesday Friends' Evenings

We are hybrid on Tuesday evenings, meaning you can come in person or join on Zoom! This is a great opportunity to stay connected and find some inspiration. Led meditation, Dharma talks, and engaged discussion. All are welcome, even if you have zero experience! By donation, $5-$15 suggested (you can donate online here).

To join us on Zoom, Click here.

Our Current Series:  
The Individual, the Group, and the Spiritual Community

How to free yourself from group thinking and become independent

Being a Buddhist does not mean being part of a religious group, following its ideas and practices without question. It means learning how to see the world as it is, through your own eyes, and acting from that vision.

This is a hard thing to do, as our dependence on being part of a group can be extremely strong. True individuals are therefore rare. 

In a world where memes, headlines and false information can influence and manipulate our thinking like never before, it is important to find our ground, think critically, and practice kindness in our communication with others.

On this six-week course we’ll explore what it means to emancipate oneself from the need to belong to a group and become an individual, and how the spiritual community is not just another group, but a free association of individuals.

Schedule:
11/18 (Online Only) Special Guest Paramashanti
11/25 Special Gratitude Night
12/02 The Individual
12/09 The Group and the Spiritual Community
12/16 The Voice Within
12/23 Spiritual Friendship
12/30 (Online Only) Beyond Individuality
01/06 The Individual and the World

Image detail: Muqi, Six Persimmons, 13th century, Southern Song (Chinese)

All are welcome to our weekly gathering which includes led meditation, a short talk and discussion. These supportive and friendly community evenings are perfect for getting started with meditation and Buddhism, or for going deeper in your practice. This is a wonderful way to make friends and to explore deeper meaning in one’s life.

If you'd like to make a donation for the evening click here.
 

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.
• If you have cold or flu symptoms, we ask that you do not attend in-person.

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, or health related concerns.