Aryaloka News

40th Anniversary Links and Events —

Recordings:

Generosity in Action:

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

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? 

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.

BUDDHIST RECOVERY MEETING
Monday evenings, 7-8:30 at 73 Court St (upstairs), Portsmouth NH

The Portsmouth Buddhist Center is offering  a weekly Buddhist Recovery Group at 73 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH. The time will be Mondays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The meetings will be facilitated by Dharmasukta, an order member in the Triratna Buddhist Community and a person in long term recovery. 

NH Gives – 24 Hours of Giving starts next week! 
Next week we wrap up the pledge drive with NH Gives, a 24-hour wave of generosity that starts at 5 pm June 11 until 5 pm June 12. Your gift to this special appeal may be matched in that giving window, so watch here for those details. Click here to give on June 11 or 12, 5pm to 5pm.