Aryaloka Buddhist Center

Aryaloka Buddhist Center Buddhism, Meditation, Mindfulness and Yoga in Newmarket NH since 1985. Since its founding in 1985, Aryaloka has been a place of spiritual discovery.

Located on fourteen acres of woodland and bordered by the winding Piscassic river, Aryaloka is a tranquil refuge in the heart of the Seacoast Region of New Hampshire. We are a community dedicated to the study, practice and communication of Buddhist teachings. We are part of the Triratna Buddhist Community – an international modern Buddhist movement, with centers, communities and projects all over

the world. Aryaloka offers a great mix of classes, workshops and retreats on meditation, mindfulness, yoga, Dharma study, and ethical lifestyle topics such as vegetarian cooking. Aryaloka is also available to rent. Aryaloka was founded in 1985 with a vision of creating a center that would embody a comprehensive and collective Buddhist way of life. Our mission is to create the best possible conditions in which to explore and practice the Buddhist spiritual path. We aim to study and practice meditation and Buddhist principles in a spiritual community based on the ideals of generosity, compassion, and awareness. The center provides:

A home for regional Buddhists to practice and study. Opportunities for collective and solitary retreats. A Buddhist reference library of CDs, videos, periodicals, and books. A bookstore offering a large selection of books and practice supplies. A peaceful place for Buddhist and other groups to rent for meetings or retreat. We offer practice and study at all levels, from introductory classes to training for ordination. Through participation in classes, retreats, celebrations, and pujas, one may learn about the Buddhist way of life and enjoy community with other practitioners. Advanced study and practice are available to mitras – practitioners who have made a commitment to deepen their Buddhist practice within the Triratna Buddhist Community. Training for ordination into the Triratna Buddhist Order is ongoing, as are collective practice opportunities for Order members.

Somatic Going for Refuge — A Day Workshop with SinghashriJuly 11, 10-4For people with at least six months meditation exp...
06/02/2026

Somatic Going for Refuge — A Day Workshop with Singhashri
July 11, 10-4

For people with at least six months meditation experience interested in deepening their practice

The Buddha taught that life includes both suffering AND the potential for liberation. In a world racked with suffering, how do we meet ourselves and each other with curiosity, courage and conviction, for our own benefit and the benefit of all beings?

Explore what liberation feels like through an embodied and relational approach to meditation. Together, we’ll get familiar with moment-by-moment experiences of both tension, stuckness, and resistance AND release, softness, and openness, as well as the different parts of ourselves showing up through these experiences.

Collectively we’ll get curious about:

• What supports a sense of safety, dignity, and belonging in the body and helps with nervous system regulation
• Embodiment as a radical act
• How a creative response to fear, grief, shame and anger can support our efforts towards collective liberation
• The co-created and interconnected nature of experience and reality

Through teacher input, guided meditations, individual and group reflections, mindful movement, neurosensory exercises, chanting and ritual.

Rejoicing in the wonderful visit with guests Dh. Shantigarbha and Gesine Schrader who led the retreat and training on No...
06/01/2026

Rejoicing in the wonderful visit with guests Dh. Shantigarbha and Gesine Schrader who led the retreat and training on Non-Violent Communication! Feedback on the workshop was extremely positive. Thank you to our guests for such a lovely visit and for bringing such expertise on the subject to our humble Sangha. From: Life-changing Communication: A Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Level One residential training, May 29-31, 2026. Check out Shantigarbha’s books in the Aryaloka bookstore! Center for Nonviolent Communication

Aryaloka’s Summer Retreat: The Buddha and the Mango GroveJuly 17, 6pm to July 19, 2:30pmWelcome to our summer retreat! I...
05/29/2026

Aryaloka’s Summer Retreat: The Buddha and the Mango Grove
July 17, 6pm to July 19, 2:30pm

Welcome to our summer retreat! If you’ve never been on a retreat before, are new to meditation and Buddhism, or if you’re looking for the next step in your spiritual life, this retreat is perfect. This weekend is ideal for beginner and intermediate experience levels.

One day, a disciple of the Buddha named Meghiya saw a lovely mango grove that he thought would be ideal for his meditation practice. But when he tried to meditate there, he had a terrible time with his thoughts. When he told the Buddha about what happened, the Buddha gave him some excellent advice on how to create supportive conditions for an effective meditation practice. Meghiya’s practice was then unhindered and he soon made progress.

The Buddha’s advice to Meghiya is relevant for all of us. Rather than trying to leap to some unattainable height on the spiritual path, or embody an unrealistic ideal or image of ourselves, the Buddha offers practical next steps to create the necessary conditions for spiritual practice to flourish. Like a garden that has everything it needs to thrive, people need good conditions to grow in, and when those conditions are in place, growth is assured.

On this retreat we will unpack the Buddha’s teaching to Meghiya, exploring:

The mutually supportive value of friendship
How an ethical approach to life supports our own development, benefits our communities and helps us to meditate more deeply
Communication conducive to growth, not distraction or strife
How to access energy and inspiration in pursuit of what is truly transformative
Wise awareness of impermanence and conditionality
In addition, we will engage in meditation practices that help overcome limiting habits of mind and heart. Another story known as the Twin Miracle also involves a mango grove, and we will hear that story as well.

Led by Suddhayu and Viriyalila

Link in the bio on Instagram and on the web events at Aryaloka.org

We recently welcomed Chris Cook as our newest Mitra! Becoming a Mitra in the Triratna Community is a significant step in...
05/28/2026

We recently welcomed Chris Cook as our newest Mitra! Becoming a Mitra in the Triratna Community is a significant step in deepening one’s practice of the Dharma, and it is a time of celebration! The evening held a period of meditation while the Sevenfold Puja carries the heart of the ceremony, followed by merriment and snacks! Welcome Chris and Sadhu! 💛💙❤️☸️📿

Mindfulness and Our Emotions: A Restorative Weekend Retreat with Padmadharini June 12, 6pm to June 14, 2:30pmMindfulness...
05/05/2026

Mindfulness and Our Emotions: A Restorative Weekend Retreat with Padmadharini
June 12, 6pm to June 14, 2:30pm
Mindfulness as an Emotion Regulation Strategy
Many people come to mindfulness seeking relief from stress, pain, or emotional overwhelm—only to find that simply “watching the mind” isn’t always enough. This weekend retreat offers a restorative and practical approach to mindfulness as an emotion regulation strategy, drawing on both contemplative wisdom and evidence-based, trauma-sensitive practices.

Grounded in Buddhist approaches to mindfulness practice, secular Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Breathworks Mindfulness for Pain courses, and mindfulness-based coaching, the retreat emphasizes interoceptive awareness—learning to sense, feel, and befriend our inner experience. Rather than bypassing difficulty, we explore how feeling—when done with care, choice, and support—can be stabilizing, restorative, and healing.

Through guided meditation, gentle movement, short teachings, inquiry, and periods of silence, participants will explore:

How emotions show up in the body and nervous system
Ways mindfulness supports regulation rather than suppression
Practical tools for working with stress, anxiety, and pain
Cultivating inner safety, steadiness, and self-compassion
Applying mindfulness skillfully in daily life, caregiving, and work
This retreat is suitable both for newcomers to mindfulness and for experienced practitioners who want a more embodied, relational, and sustainable approach. It may be especially supportive for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and those navigating illness, grief, or ongoing stress. Link in the bio on Instagram or visit Aryaloka.org

Full Moon Puja — June 1, 7-8:30pmThis event is open to all.It is a traditional Buddhist custom to gather on the full moo...
05/05/2026

Full Moon Puja — June 1, 7-8:30pm

This event is open to all.

It is a traditional Buddhist custom to gather on the full moon and practice together. On these magical evenings that are either on the full moon, or as close to the full moon as our schedule will allow, we gather in community to meditate and chant.

Puja (worship) is a devotional practice that includes recitations in english, mantras in sanskrit, verses in pali, and Dharma readings. Most of the puja is in call and response, so this is suitable for those who have never practiced puja before.

All are welcome and by donation! Please let us know if you’ve never been to Aryaloka before, or if you’ve never practiced puja before. Click here for useful information about visiting Aryaloka.

A Zoom option is available. Details and link in the bio on Instagram or visit our web: Aryaloka.org

Buddha Day shrines! Celebrating the golden light of the Buddhas’s enlightenment.
05/02/2026

Buddha Day shrines! Celebrating the golden light of the Buddhas’s enlightenment.

Rainy day trip up to Portland to try and it did not disappoint! Two tofu katsu on their homemade sourdough with housema...
04/30/2026

Rainy day trip up to Portland to try and it did not disappoint! Two tofu katsu on their homemade sourdough with housemade kimchi, side beet and side potato salad with a mystery flavor that I am guessing might be marjoram? A delicious kombucha on tap and special chocolate pudding to boot! Every bite was so insanely delicious that I could not finish! I am guessing this tiny box of a building is about 100 years old, as they have posted a pic from the 1920’s… this place is so tiny, but big on flavor- 100% worth the trip! Sangha members, especially in Portland - give it a go with plenty of veggie options! We will definitely be returning - thank you Luncheonette!

Life-changing CommunicationA Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Level One residential trainingDates: Friday May 29, 6pm to S...
04/27/2026

Life-changing Communication
A Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Level One residential training
Dates: Friday May 29, 6pm to Sunday May 31, 2026.
Link in bio.

Transform your life with compassionate communication! This introductory training will help you to communicate more compassionately with your loved ones, friends and work colleagues.
Discover transformational communication tools you can immediately apply in your daily life.
Learn how to express yourself to others, listen to others, and listen compassionately to yourself.
Make use of experiential learning – working with situations from your life.
Use this training as a stepping stone to further NVC trainings.

Resources
On the first day we will give you a handout plus a Feelings-and-Needs wheel. The handout contains essential information from the sessions, NVC fundamentals, inspiring poems, work-sheets to deepen your understanding and visual aids. You can use ⁠the Feelings-and-Needs wheel as a visual reference to check in with yourself and immediately catch when you are in ‘Jackal ‘mode.

Your certified trainers
Shantigarbha & Gesine Schrader, certified with the Center for Nonviolent Communication.
Shantigarbha is a British Buddhist teacher, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer, and co-director of Seed of Peace. He has taught at International Intensive Trainings (IITs) and led reconciliation events and workshops worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, US, India, and Sri Lanka. He is the author of I’ll Meet You There and The Burning House: A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency. His new book on love in Buddhist partnership and practice comes out in November.
Gesine is a CNVC-certified trainer and a Montessori-certified teacher, living in Bristol, UK. Since 2015 she has been facilitating NVC events in the UK, India, USA and Germany.
Find out more about the trainers.

This training counts as two days towards certification and certification is included in the pricing.

Address

14 Heartwood Circle
Newmarket, NH
03857

Telephone

+16036595456

Website

https://linktr.ee/aryaloka

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