On July 14 to 16 Aryaloka hosted the Freedom Beyond Fear men's weekend retreat. On Saturday afternoon, the rupa (the form; a statue) was installed with many hands working together. Although the origin and age of the rupa is unknown, Neil Harvey rescued her and several other rupas many years ago from a liquidation warehouse; he then donated the rupas to Aryaloka where they are now back in a context of Dharma practice.
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Sunyata
A three person exhibition featuring Roddy Cole, Marilyn Dowling & Dharmasuri. On view from July 11 to August 31, Tuesday Evenings 5-6:30pm or by appointment.
Image by Roddy Cole: The Shifting Nature of Reflection
Thanks to over 50 of our generous supporters, including three $1000 matching donors, this year's NH Gives campaign resulted in over $9000 in donations! Aryaloka is a community supported, grass-roots non-profit that depends on donations to continue our sliding-scale workshops and retreats. Aryaloka thrives because of you!
The artist formerly known as Deb Seavey has been ordained! Her new Dharma name is Advayasri! Advayasri (acute accent over the s, long i)
A Sanskrit name meaning “She who has the radiance of non-duality” Registered spelling: Advayashri.
We'll be welcoming Advayashri back to the seacoast area later this summer.
Double your generosity with NH Gives June 6-7!
Generosity is a central practice in the Buddhist path of transformation. You have the opportunity to double your generosity by being part of NH Gives, a 24-hour giving window for NH nonprofits, starting today (June 6) at 5 pm.
Three Sangha members are each putting up each $1,000 to match your donations! An anonymous donor is putting up the first match. And order members Cittavan and Saddhavasini will be the second and third matches.
By giving one unites friends.
— Samyutta Nikaya I.215
As new life springs from the gardens and woodlands at Aryaloka, we are seeing new life in our Sangha as we emerge from the pandemic. With the spring comes Aryaloka’s annual pledge drive. I wanted to thank you for your support and give you an update on what’s been happening at the center.
Art From a Thousand Days Exhibition will be closing on Sunday June 4th. If you have been unable to see this special show of 23 pieces of art created on a three-year solitary retreat, come by the center on Sunday June 4th between 1:30 and 3:30 for a last view. Kiranada will be there to share some of the inspiration that went into these quilts, watercolors and giglee prints on canvas. 'One-Thousand Days' is also open through May on Tuesday evenings from 5 - 6:45 pm and by appointment.
Aryaloka's Annual Spring Pledge Drive
Be a Part of the Mandala of Supporting Friends
As members of the Aryaloka Sangha, we give to one another in so many ways — we gather together to practice Dharma, share in friendship, enjoy the arts and volunteer with everyday tasks. Many of us also give to the center with a monthly donation.
Two Pilgrims on the Camino: An Interfaith Journey of Transformation | Tuesday evening March 21, 6:45-8:45
Art From a 1000 Days is an exhibition of rozome (Japanese batik), quilting, giclee prints on canvas and botanical watercolors. Kiranada completed the twenty-three pieces on exhibition during a three-year solitary retreat in Kentucky and Missouri.
Opening Reception, Sunday April 16th from 3 to 5 pm.
Kiranada was ordained in Spain on 2009 with Anagarika vows 2016. She has taught at Mass. College of Art and Design, Boston and NH Art Institute. Kiranada coordinates the Contemplative Arts at Aryaloka.
