Bodhi Lounge | Where Bodhisattvas Chill

Bodhisattvas are all over New York City, but you wouldn't know it even if you met one. Why? Because a bodhisattva's intention to work for the benefit of others is held hidden in his/her heart.

What is a bodhisattva? A bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself, but also for all beings everywhere.

Are you a bodhisattva who would like to meet other bodhisattvas for friendship and business networking? Allow Bodhi Lounge to fulfill your need for a spiritual community (sangha) as well as an arena to chill out, relax, make new friends, and exchange business ideas and generate spontaneous alliances of all kinds!

I created this group because I found that there was a lack of Buddhist/spiritual meetups that incorporated the social/entrepreneurial element. There are plenty of groups that focus on meditation and discussion which are obviously important foundations for practice, but hanging out and having some fun outside the meditation hall is just as rewarding and important.

As the name suggests, Bodhi Lounge is a social/entrepreneurial meetup for Buddhists, or anyone interested in meeting Buddhists and learning about Buddhism. That said, people of any faith or practice—or no spiritual practice—are all welcome! Let's all get along and learn from each other. I believe that our greatest teacher is the natural self-existing wisdom within ourselves, and any particular "ism" we subscribe to is just one path in many that takes us to the same awakened place. So let's meet and have a cheerful time making new friends and/or helping each other grow our businesses!

A genuine spiritual view is that there is no separation between the secular and sacred, mundane and profound. Contemplative walks, group picnics, dinners, movie nights, and any other events that will happen will... happen.

If you can describe yourself as one or more of the following, this meetup is right for you:

• You're a Buddhist/spiritual person and want to meet other Buddhists/spiritual people for friendship and/or business networking.
• You have an interest in Buddhism and want to meet Buddhists and learn more about Buddhism in a relaxed, casual setting such as bars and other social venues.
• You're not necessarily spiritual, but would like to meet people who are.
• You want a place where you can mix spirituality with business and exploration.
• You just want to meet some cool people with open hearts and minds.

May our group be of benefit to all beings!

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December 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 4 Bodhisattvas attended
MEDITATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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In all directions, we see change: the financial structures are failing and changing, health is being run by institutions, love is burdened by stress and external... Learn more
September 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM, 4 Bodhisattvas attended
Hi Guys!! Any interest in a free yoga class?
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OK, the teacher training is complete and I am ready to share some free yoga with you!! We will meet at 86th st and east end ave at 9:15 and will begin with a meditation... Learn more
August 24, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 Bodhisattvas attended
MEETING WITH A MASTER OF ANCIENT WISDOM FOR LIVING IN MODERN TIMES
It is our divine birthright to have great health, an inspired relationship that supports growth and harmony, and personal power in the world. And in spiritual... Learn more
July 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM, 2 Bodhisattvas attended
TRANCE DANCE FOR THE JOY OF LIVING
TRANCE DANCING IS A PART OF US: FROM THE TIME WE AWAKEN TO OUR BODIES, AS CHILDREN, WE DANCE. THERE IS A RHYTHM INSIDE OF US. AND WHEN YOU CONNECT THIS WITH ENERGY,... Learn more
June 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 9 Bodhisattvas attended
Meditate with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
He will be giving guided meditation himself on how to develop compassion that Sunday morning, from 10 - 12. And Friday and saturday are teachings on compassion and how... Learn more

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Marion Matthews joined
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"I have been learning about Buddhism for several years and pratice meditation . . . some . . . not enough. I study with the Thich Nhat Hanh group. I moved here from Maui to be closer to my ailing mother. She and I are both having a hard time."
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"Hi! I run Yoga Flow on the Go, a traveling yoga business - Yoga comes to you, anywhere, anytime. Services include yoga, Reiki and Thai yoga massage."
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"Howdy, all. I lived in a monastery one summer, years ago, and took the vow there. I want to see who else in NYC is as crazy as me :)"
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