Aryaloka is a place dedicated to the study and practice of Buddhism. We are part of the Triratna Buddhist Community - an international network of public centers, communities and projects. Our mission is to create the best possible conditions in which to explore and practice the Buddhist path. We study and practice meditation and Buddhadharma in a spiritual community based on the ideals of compassion, generosity, and awareness.
Below you'll find information about featured and upcoming events, retreats, and news from our center. Hope to see you soon!
Event Dates: Saturday May 25, 2013 – Saturday May 25, 2013
DUE TO THE RAIN THIS WEEKEND,
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Sorry, folks! Looks like we won’t be getting any sun this weekend for our hike, so it will be postponed until July 28. Please stay tuned to the website for more details when they... Read more
Start Date: April 9, 2013
End Date: May 28, 2013
1) Arjava and Barry will lead the beginner’s group in an Introduction to Buddhism. We will be exploring what is Buddhism? Who was the Buddha? What are the Three Characteristics of Conditioned Existence? What are the Four Noble Truths? And much, much more.
2.) Lilasiddhi and Akashavanda will be leading The Miracle of Mindfulness. In this eight-week co... Read more
Start Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
End Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Isn’t there more to meditation than what I experience? Where is the bliss and ‘wow’? If you have ever asked similar questions, this course may be for you.
In this six week course we will work together to go further... Read more
Start Date: Friday, May 24, 2013
End Date: Monday, May 27, 2013
Do you want to deepen trust and connection – the key to lasting relationships? Join us once again for a three-day training event in Nonviolent Communication with certified trainer Shantigarbha.
This workshop is for you if you would like to:
Event Dates: Friday May 24, 2013 – Friday May 24, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know how to medit... Read more
Event Dates: Tuesday May 28, 2013 – Tuesday May 28, 2013
“Making Friends with Enlightenment: Three Order Members Reflect on What Liberation Means to Them”
Does the concept of Enlightenment se... Read more
Event Dates: Friday May 31, 2013 – Sunday June 2, 2013
Spring into summer with a retreat for men entitled A Smorgasbord for the Whole Man – Nourishment for Body, Speech and Mind. There will be a wide variety of offerings on this retreat, which are intended to provide an o... Read more
Event Dates: Friday June 7, 2013 – Friday June 7, 2013
Aryaloka Buddhist Center welcomes once again our own talented and acclaimed violinist Sravaniya, accompanied by pianist Elizabeth Blood, for a blissful evening concert.
Settle in comfortably with pieces by Bach, piano solos, and original composition by Sravaniya in honor of one of Sangharakshita’s great fr... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday June 8, 2013 – Saturday June 8, 2013
Visit Aryaloka Buddhist Center in Newmarket, NH during our Open House on June 8th!
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about our Buddhist Center and to get a formal introduction, this is an excellent opportunity. So, stop by any time between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and experience the tranquillity and beauty of Ar... Read more
Event Dates: Sunday June 9, 2013 – Sunday June 9, 2013
Join us for the kickoff of the 2013 Meditation Marathon!
This event is open to Marathon Participants and all others who would like to be a part of the week’s events!
Event Dates: Friday June 14, 2013 – Friday June 14, 2013
Join Lilasiddhi during Meditation Marathon week for this very special evening where she’ll be introducing and leading us through one of the perhaps lesser-known Triratna meditation practices – Satipatthana practice – a meditation framework for establishing deep mindfulness ... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday June 15, 2013 – Saturday June 15, 2013
After all that meditating, it’s time to celebrate!
The Meditation Marathon Finish Line event honors those folks who have taken part during the week. There’s lots of fun to be had and prizes to give away! We’ll begin with a celebratory potluck dinner, and then ... Read more
Start Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013
End Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013
In this workshop we will explore several fundamental teachings of the Buddhist tradition. We’ll cover such topics as Who was the Buddha? What is the goal of Buddhism? How does one p... Read more
On this Men’s Practice Day (which falls on Father’s Day!) we’ll be coming together to talk about fatherhood in the Buddhist tradition. One of the first things we learn about the Buddha is that he left his child Rahula when he decided to go forth and seek Enlightenment. But does Buddhism have more to say about it?
We’ll explore a bit deeper into the Buddhist texts and our own experiences – either as a father ourselves or in our relationship with our own fathers – to see what more we can disco... Read more
Event Dates: Wednesday June 19, 2013 – Wednesday June 19, 2013
Aryaloka will host a talk by Tibetan monk Dhardo Rinpoche on Wednesday, June 19th at 7 p.m. Come join us for this special opportunity to listen to a personal account about traditional Tibetan practice from the present holder of the Dhardo lineage.
His predecessor, the late Dhardo Rinpoche... Read more
Start Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
End Date: Monday, July 1, 2013
The intention of this intensive retreat is to create an atmosphere conducive to extended meditation with the fewest external distractions. Retreat participants will have no rota jobs or responsibilities so they can focus completely on their meditation practice. An emphasis... Read more
Event Dates: Friday June 21, 2013 – Friday June 21, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know how to med... Read more
Start Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013
End Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013
Bahiya of the Bark Garment wondered “who in this world is an arahant ( a spiritual practitioner who has destroyed greed, hatred and delusion)? Could I be an arahant?” To find out,Read more
Event Dates: Sunday July 14, 2013 – Sunday July 14, 2013
Come join us for an afternoon in the sun. This year’s summer picnic will be a POTLUCK at Great Island Commons in Newcastle and we’ll be joined by sangha members from Portsmouth, Portland, Boston, and New York. Great Island Commons has several picnic areas, a large field for games, walks along the sea shore, a beach,... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday July 20, 2013 – Saturday July 20, 2013
Aryaloka Men’s Practice Days are an opportunity for men in the sangha to spend time together in meditation and discussion around aspects of the Dharma. One of the day’s primary purposes ... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday July 27, 2013 – Saturday July 27, 2013
At first glance, what do meditation and drawing have in common? They may seem like two totally different activities: sitting, closed eyes, no apparent motion versus sitting, eyes wide open, even... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday August 10, 2013 – Saturday August 10, 2013
On these three workshops, tales from Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties, by Ajahn Brahm, and other Buddhist stories will be read and discussed by t... Read more
Start Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013
End Date: Sunday, August 11, 2013
Ikebana (living flower) has its origins in the 7th century when the practice of Buddhism traveled from China and Korea and arrived in Japan. A flower offering was always placed on the altar in front of Buddha. In this ancient discipline, a simple seasonal floral arrange... Read more
Event Dates: Sunday August 11, 2013 – Sunday August 11, 2013
Aryaloka Men’s Practice Days are an opportunity for men in the sangha to spend time together in meditation and discussion around aspects of the Dharma. One of the day’s primary purpose... Read more
Start Date: Friday, August 16, 2013
End Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2013
A VISION OF THE ORDER
On this retreat we will be exploring the meaning, purpose, culture, spirit, and vision of the Triratna Buddhist Order through talks, study, discussion, meditation and devotion.
“The Order . . . does not identif... Read more
Event Dates: Friday August 30, 2013 – Tuesday September 3, 2013
Please check back – more information on this event coming soon!
Event Dates: Friday September 20, 2013 – Friday September 20, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know ... Read more
Start Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
End Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013
Please join us for our fall work days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a great chance to practice generosity and to work t... Read more
Event Dates: Sunday September 22, 2013 – Sunday September 22, 2013
Aryaloka Men’s Practice Days are an opportunity for men in the sangha to spend time together in meditation and discussion around aspects of the Dharma. One of the day’s primar... Read more
Start Date: Friday, September 27, 2013
End Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013
Yoga and Buddhism may be described as complex spiritual traditions, each teaching us about ourselves and our way in the world. Both traditions, while drawing upon mind and body ... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday September 28, 2013 – Saturday September 28, 2013
On these three workshops, tales from Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties, by Ajahn Brahm, and other Buddhist stories will be read and discusse... Read more
Start Date: Thursday, October 3, 2013
End Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013
If you enjoy the Metta Bhavana or Loving Kindness Meditation and would like to broaden your meditation experience in this area, the Brahma-Viharas meditation practices are the next... Read more
Event Dates: Friday October 18, 2013 – Friday October 18, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know how ... Read more
Event Dates: Sunday October 20, 2013 – Sunday October 20, 2013
Aryaloka Men’s Practice Days are an opportunity for men in the sangha to spend time together in meditation and discussion around aspects of the Dharma. One of the day’s primary purp... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday November 2, 2013 – Saturday November 2, 2013
Please check back – more information on this event coming soon!
Event Dates: Sunday November 10, 2013 – Sunday November 10, 2013
Aryaloka Men’s Practice Days are an opportunity for men in the sangha to spend time together in meditation and discussion around aspects of the Dharma. One of the day’s primary p... Read more
Start Date: Friday, November 15, 2013
End Date: Friday, November 22, 2013
The intention of this intensive retreat is to create an atmosphere conducive to extended meditation with the fewest external distractions. Retreat participants will have no rota j... Read more
Event Dates: Friday November 15, 2013 – Friday November 15, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know ho... Read more
Event Dates: Saturday November 16, 2013 – Saturday November 16, 2013
On these three workshops, tales from Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung?: Inspiring Stories for Welcoming Life’s Difficulties, by Ajahn Brahm, and other Buddhist stories will be read and discussed ... Read more
Start Date: Friday, December 13, 2013
End Date: Sunday, December 15, 2013
Learn to use mindfulness-based techniques to support people in the addiction recovery process. This retreat will provide the skills to deliver an eight week course on Mindfulness-... Read more
Event Dates: Friday December 13, 2013 – Friday December 13, 2013
We hope you can join us for these special events. Once a month on the nearest Friday to the Full Moon, Aryaloka is open for an evening of practice which includes meditation and Dharma readings, followed by a Seven-fold Puja. The evenings are led, but there is no instruction or guidance per se. If you know ho... Read more
Event Dates: Friday December 20, 2013 – Monday December 30, 2013
Journey into the world of loving kindness and cultivate the conditions to experience no self, in the openness of heart and stillness of mind. This retreat will feature meditation instruction and practice, opportunity for reflection, and skillful guidance to allow you to connect to your heart’s whisp... Read more
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