Aryaloka News

Generosity in Action:

Join Vimalasara, Maitriveer-Nagarjuna, Upayadhi, and William Edelglass in conversation online March 9th, 10:30am to 12pm. There will also be a residential retreat on the same theme in May.

B.R. Ambedkar's Dharma of Liberation and Justice

As part of Black History Month 2025, we'll be posting content from Black Buddhists in Triratna and the larger Buddhist world. All links that we post on social media will be added here as a resource. We'll be updating this page throughout the month.

• Suryagupta (London Buddhist Center) in conversation with Jan Willis:
https://www.youtube.com/live/_HxRbO0HYhM?si=dAQSUSnQnTD2tPVJ

We have many lost and found items that are currently in the mud room at Aryaloka. This includes coats for cold weather that could be useful to someone in need. Please claim any lost items by the end of November and anything left we will give away. Also, please write your initials on the bottom of any shoes/slippers that you leave at Aryaloka. If you'd prefer not to write on the sole, we have a sharpie and sticky notes that you can use. Unidentified shoes/slippers will be also be given away.

As we move into Aryaloka’s 40th year, let’s celebrate each other with the gift of growth and transformation!

What do you give someone who is looking for deeper meaning in their life? What do you give someone who is interested in learning how to meditate, or to practice mindfulness more fully? What do you give someone who intentionally has few possessions and would rather not acquire more? 

On view Tuesdays from 5-6:30pm and by appointment from Thursday, October 3
to Saturday, November 23. Email info@aryaloka.org to schedule a viewing.

Artist’s Reception: Sunday October 27, 3:30 – 5pm

Dear friends
We are delighted to announce that 3 Dharmacarini Ordinations took place at Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Saturday 7th September. 

(left to right)
Nancy Artz becomes Drdhajyoti (dot under r)
'She who is a firm, strong and steady light'
registered spelling Dridhajyoti
Private Preceptor Dharmasuri
Public Preceptor Amala

Rohini Shah becomes Sukhamaya (long final a)
'She who is full of happiness and joy'
Registered spelling Sukhamaya
Private Preceptor Dharmasuri
Public Preceptor Ashokashri

You are invited online on Zoom to witness three ordinations; *in-person attendance is full.

We are very pleased to announce that the following three women will be publicly ordained at Aryaloka Buddhist Center on Saturday, September 7 at 11:30 am ET.  

Nancy Artz from Portland, Maine
Laura Rivchun from New York City, New York
Rohini Shah from Richmond, Virginia 

The statue or rupa in Aryaloka’s foyer has been a bit of a mystery. It was donated to us by Neil Harvey after he had rescued it from a clearance warehouse, and was ritually installed in the foyer on a men’s retreat in the summer of 2019. At the time we did not know which Buddha or Bodhisattva the statue represented, and we assumed it was perhaps a form of Avalokitesvara. Image searches and consults with knowledgeable people provided no clarity.

We are so happy to announce that Debbie, Nancy and Rebecca had their Mitra ceremonies at Aryaloka on June 18th! We are so grateful that they have chosen to walk the Buddhist path with us. Our sangha is sure to benefit from the many good qualities that they bring.