What we’re about
A great way to get Dharma connected in New York!
We are doing both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL events. Please check the meetup schedules.
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Dharma Drink is now Self Service!
The table is always reserved in the same spot - just show up and see what happens - just like if you were hanging out meeting other Buddhists and travelers randomly in Kathamandu, India, Japan, Korea... And don't take the RSVP too seriously - people are coming now who don't RSVP. The word is getting out....
Everyone is invited! Dharma Drink is all about building community amongst the Buddhist and like minded crowd in New York City. Greg, the founder, was inspired to start Dharma Drink by hanging out with all of the great students of all of the different lamas in Kathmandu - Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya, Gelug - totally Rimey (also Zen, Thai, Theravadan, yoga travelers, and the curious - just about everyone!). Everyone became great friends and learned from each other. We're there every Friday night - see you there.
Motivation: To make the Rubin Museum Lounge on Friday night the Buddhist and like-minded hang-out spot in New York. If you like Buddhas or to meditate - then you'll love the Rubin!
Who: ALL ARE INVITED. Feel free to spread the word. The more, the merrier.
Time: 6:30-?pm
Date: Every Friday - like clockwork
Place: Rubin Museum Lounge, 17th Street and 7th Avenue
How to find us: Look for a table with the small sign "Dharma Drink" + Lounge staff will know where we are.
www.dharmadrink.com
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Documentary Discussion - Buddha - PBS documentaryLink visible for attendees
Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Most of us have anywhere from the basics to a deeper understanding of the teachings of the Sakyamuni Buddha, who lived around 2500 years ago in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. His teachings, primarily focused on addressing the question of human suffering, has transcended national boundaries, crossed oceans, traveled non-stop across different continents and cultures for more than two millennia now and is here with us as the “Dharma”.
But how many of us are familiar with the little prince Siddhartha, his life, his upbringing and what led the adult prince, who was horrified by the suffering he encountered around him, to finally make the arduous journey into the unknown and conquer suffering once and for all? Years ago, PBS did one of the most fascinating documentaries that explains exactly that – not the teachings of the Buddha, but the story of Prince Siddhartha and his journey into Buddhahood.
Narrated by Richard Gere, with deeply touching background music and animations, the documentary has a beautiful life lesson for all, in addition to the dive into the story of the life of the Buddha. Let us watch the documentary that is available on YouTube and come together to discuss it afterwards.
Please watch the documentary before coming to the meetup. During the meetup, we will only discuss it and not watch it.
Meetup details:
Date: 11/10/2024 (Sunday)
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Documentary link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc7_VyVXDLsNote: This documentary is approximately 2 hours long. The video in the link has a total run time of around 2 hours 40 minutes, but the last 40 minutes is a repetition and could be skipped. Again, please watch the documentary before coming to the meetup, so we all can discuss it.