Nritya Mandala Mahavihara(Portland Baha) preserves & shares the traditions of Buddhist practice, arts, & culture held by the indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley region of Nepal.The NMM is open daily 8 -9AM and 9-10AM on weekend.
Established in Portland, Oregon in 2009, our center is the first Newar Vajrayana Buddhist temple in the West. This Vihara is a ritual and performance space as well as a library of old and new Buddhist texts. We celebrate the Newar Vajrayana Buddhist tradition through ritual and Charya dance, enlivening Buddhist teachings with art and devotion.
We bring together people from diverse traditions to study and practice Buddhism and its related sacred arts and to share cultural gatherings and life cycle rituals essential to the Nepalese community. We hold the traditions of the last living current of Sanskrit Buddhism, integrating each aspect of life into spiritual practice.
The temple is open daily 8 to 9 a.m., and on weekends, from 9 to 10 a.m. These times are for meditation.
Upcoming Events
1) Dancing with praise
3) Raga Concert
4)An Evening of Mantra Sacred Song
5) Budddha Fastival
6) Chant for the peace
7)21 Tara Dance Offering
8)Mantra, Dharani Chanting
9) Sadhana practice and Buddhist Bhajan
10)Yogic singing practice
11)Full moon Namasangiti chant
All in pacific Time
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Dancing with Praise
June 14- July 12 Every Sunday
11am -1pm $150, online & in-person
Register with PayPal or Zelle 5038075252
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Experience the eternal vibration of sacred Sanskrit chants brought to life through the sacred geometry of Nepalese Buddhist dance. This unique praise embodies timeless spiritual devotion, transforming ancient verses into a living, breathing meditation.
Based on the ancient tradition of Newar Buddhism, these sessions offer a rare opportunity to learn the sacred art of Charya Nritya. Participants will learn to embody the enlightened energies of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, using the physical body to express deep spiritual realization. In these classes, you will learn to channel cosmic truths through precise Mudra hand gestures and divine physical movements, transforming dance into a powerful, active sadhana (spiritual practice).
More info www.portlandbaha.org or www.dancemandal.com
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On June 29th at the Vihara at 7:30pm, friends, family and community are gathering to lend a hand and help raise funds in order to complete Cloud Messenger, our beautiful recording of Raag Mian Ki Malhar. We're hoping to raise the last 10% necessary to finish our project. You're invited to hear an evening of beautiful music and 'spoken word' by a highly gifted group of artists. Take a look at the gallery of artists and friends who are joining in to help out. Please share this with friends and others who may be interested and feel free to repost. Oceanic thanks for your support.
The event will conclude with a performance of Guruji Pandit Pran Nath's composition in 12 note Bhairavi by Joshua Proto and myself.
Warmly, Michael Stirling
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An Evening of Mantra and Sacred Song
Saturday, July 18th 7pm
With Donna DeLory
Accompanied by Joss Jaffe
Donna De Lory is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose artistry encompasses pop, electronic, world, and devotional music.
Her voice has graced recordings by artists including Bette Midler, Carly Simon, Leonard Cohen, Selena, and Belinda Carlisle, among many others.
Between 1987 and 2006, De Lory crisscrossed the globe numerous times as a touring backup vocalist and dancer for Madonna.
Her own music is heard by more than 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has garnered over 10 million streams across digital platforms. Now-classic Donna De Lory albums such as The Lover and the Beloved, Sky Is Open, Sanctuary, and Gone Beyond have become part of the soundtrack of the global yoga and mindfulness movement.
Donna’s most recent album, Sing to the Light, is a collaboration with guitarist James Harrah, a longtime friend and musical associate.
While working on Sing to the Light, Donna underwent treatment for a life-threatening illness. The treatment was successful, and the music became an integral part of her healing journey. The result is an album of profound beauty and serenity. Gorgeously layered vocals are interwoven with lilting guitar melodies and atmospheric keyboards, taking the listener on a gentle voyage into light, wellness, wholeness, and harmony.
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dancemandal will be performing at 12 noon
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Buddha Festival
dancemandal giving workshop at 12 noon
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21 Tara dance offering
by Prema Dasara, August 19
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is a ritual dance offered worldwide as a prayer of peace, protection, wisdom and capability.
It is based on a Tibetan Buddhist practice honoring the twenty-one enlightened qualities of the female Buddha Tara. Dancers embody Tara's qualities through their dance, each representing a different form of awakened energy.
It is performed publicly as an offering dedicated to the welfare of all beings. Bokar Rinpoche declared it a vehicle of liberation. For the audience it can bring deep healing and an experience of freedom from self obsession.
Created by Prema Dasara the dancers offering the mandala at the Vihara in August will have been on retreat together the previous week, a powerful preparation.
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On weekly program
Mantra, Dharani and Sutra Chant
Every Tuesday at 6pm (online only)
Dharani literature has existed for over two millennia in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Widespread around the world and especially in the Nepalese Buddhist community, Dharanis are typically used to prevent misfortune, remove obstacles, heal and protect. Dharanis are also used in life cycle rituals and other practices.
To keep this practice alive, we are going to practice every Tuesday at 6pm, please come and join us. It’s free. Portland time. Please join 10 minutes before.
Free to Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81675243031?pwd=YXBsZk52U3M3YXFFNS9nd1ZpdmVFUT09
Meeting ID: 816 7524 3031
Passcode: 328871
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Sadhana Practice +Buddha Bhajan
Every Wednesday 6pm
if you are interested on Meditation and Sadhana Here is the link
(just for the practitioner)
Free to Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543420523?pwd=b3ZCQi9yTWVIR2h2R2FrUllMRnFLdz09
Meeting
ID: 815 4342 0523
Passcode: 8872
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Singing practice
Every Friday at 8am
The songs of Charya Dance are a sadhana of deity yoga practice in simple Sanskrit. Anyone interested in learning these songs and about the singing tradition please join
Free to Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81779088506?pwd=eVNFMjdhWFZGMThoZmt1QUxpYlNTZz09
Meeting ID: 817 7908 8506
Passcode: 426161
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Full Moon
167 Verses of Manjusri (Namasangiti)
The Nama-samgiti is considered amongst the most advanced teachings given by the Shakyamuni Buddha Nama-samgiti was preached by Shakyamuni Buddha for his disciple Vajrapani and his wrathful retinue in order to lead them into Buddha-hood The essence of the Nama-samgiti is that Manjushri bodhisattva is the embodiment of all knowledge. The Nama-samgiti is a short text, only circa 167 verses and a prose section. It is a fraction of the vast Sutra. The Nama-samgiti contains all of the Buddha’s dharmas. Therefore, all sentient beings should definitely study and recite the manjushri-nama-samgiti.
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Vihara has Vacancy for Pujaries
As you know, our vihara has been doing daily puja in the temple since it’s establishment, 365 days a year. It has been 16 years with out missing a day.
Over time some pujaris have moved away or their circumstances have changed, so that now there is a vacancy for some days. If you want to learn to do the ritual, we will be training individuals one-on-one by appointment in the morning at 8am on weekdays and on weekends at 9am. This is a volunteer opportunity. It is especially good for those who meditate and want to learn a different way of meditation by doing daily puja. In the training you will learn the meaning and significance of each element of the ritual. This Newah Vajrayana Buddhist ritual has been passed down from the 3rd century and is critical to the life of our vihara. Maintaining this practice not only benefits the vihara, but also helps those who perform it to grow in their own spirituality. Anyone who is interested is welcome. You do not need any background.
If you want to donate your time and practice, please contact Prajwal Vajracharya 503-807-5252prajwalguvaju@gmail.com
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Sanskrit Buddhist practice & culture from the ancient crossroads of the Nepal Mandala, now shining in the West.
