As early as he can remember Frank felt a profound longing to understand the nature of Reality and Consciousness.  With a heart filled with questions about Truth, Beauty, and Wisdom he embarked on a quest to learn how best to live this one precious human life.  Drawn to the texts held sacred in Eastern mysticism as well as Western philosophy, Frank studied philosophy and fine art at Merrimack College.  Frank has been practicing meditation for over 15 years with various secular mindfulness and Vedic meditation groups.  

Craig Hadley first went to Aryaloka in 2019 after a trip to Thailand that confirmed his identification as a Buddhist. This was after many decades of interest and study. He became a Mitra in 2020, marking a commitment to living a life focused on the Dharma. He asked for ordination in 2022. Mindfulness has been a very important part of his life and career. He has been a clinical social worker for 32 years. He has been engaging in teaching as well as volunteer projects at the center. Aryaloka is not just his spiritual home but also his passion.