OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe that coffee is more than just a cup of Joe. Coffee is loved and enjoyed by so many all over the globe, for some people like ourselves, the first cup of coffee in the morning is what we depend on to set our day up on the right path. But more importantly, coffee connects our past to present, our childhood memories and the people we cross path with. We believe that making great coffee with integrity requires more than just coffee and espresso machine. Making great coffee require gratitude and patience. As small business owners we understand the obstacles and challenges we face daily, practicing gratitude allows us to maintain the balance of life and work, good days and bad days. Cultivating gratitude keeps us grounded with our vision, mission, and community.
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Nibbāna is to serve coffee with the highest quality, love, integrity, and transparency to our customers and community of Lowell. Our priority is to value our community and staff by recognizing our human nature that we are capable of love and worthy to be loved. Our core value is to stay true to ourselves and our vision, treat each other with kindness, compassion, and respect. Together, we create a safe space for ourselves and others that fosters trust, honesty, support, and communication for personal growth.
OUR COMMUNITY
Our philosophy is, gratitude is essential for life and we are all connected. We believe that every action has consequences ——directly or indirectly—— and therefore, the choices we make always effect someone, whether it be our family, friends, community, and environment. At times, a choice may primarily affect the person who makes it, but never exclusively. We based our decisions in respect to that belief.
WHAT’S NIBBĀNA?
Nibbāna is a Pāli term means liberation or lasting peace; literally, the “unbinding” of the mind from the mental effluents and defilement. We chose this name for the cafe because it is rooted in our culture and our way of life. We believe that whatever we are striving to do out there in this world is to achieve one thing: peace and happiness. Therefore, in doing so it is important for us to stay grounded and remember that our happiness cannot come at the expense of other’s suffering. Nibbāna reminds us of our core values, mission, vision, and purpose. When we lose our balance and life distracts us from reality, having a something or a place to come back to is important for us to begin again.