"Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch
a comeback once it has been destroyed from within."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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MONDAY, MAY 7
THURSDAY, MAY 10
FRIDAY, MAY 11
SATURDAY, MAY 12
SUNDAY, MAY 13 –
Happy Mother's Day!
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
9,701
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Thu, May 24
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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This day marks Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (passing from this life). This is an especially auspicious day for spiritual practice. Our schedule at Kadampa Center includes:
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– UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS –
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Creating merit is an essential part of Buddhist practice. When we build up stores of merit, it removes obstacles in our spiritual lives. Making merit is also great purification! In these sessions, Geshe Sangpo will briefly explain the purpose and benefits of the practices and teach us how to do them, and then we will all do the practice together, benefiting all participants.
– May 10: Prostrations
– May 24: Mandalas
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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- WHAT: Dharma Talk with Thich Phunoc Tinh
- WHEN: Wed, May 23, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Join us on this mini retreat for a day of reflection on refuge. The retreat is appropriate for any level practitioner.
- WHAT: Lamrim Meditations – Mini retreat
- WHEN: Sat, May 19, 9:00-3:00p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: Opening soon
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The Discovering Buddhism two-year series continues with the Wisdom of Emptiness, a six-class module. The realization of emptiness is crucial for the attainment of liberation and enlightenment. Learn to develop calm abiding and different methods of meditation on emptiness.
The module is led by Hemant Pandya.
- WHAT: Discovering Buddhism: Wisdom of Emptiness
- WHEN: Mondays, May 7-Jun 21, 7:00-8:00p (no class May 28)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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Meditation 101 is an introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners, and includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. Presented in five sessions. Led by Linda Saah
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- WHAT: Meditation 101
- WHEN: Tuesdays, Jun 5-Jul 3, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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An introductory course that provides a broad, simple overview of key aspects of Buddhism and our practice in five short classes. No homework or quizzes, just a suggested reading list for those who want to learn more. Presented in five sessions. Led by Patti Pandya
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- WHAT: Buddhism in a Nutshell
- WHEN: Thursdays, Jun 7-Jul 5, 10:00-11:30a
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
Dharma Parents, check out our new Family Programing for Sunday Morning. For six weeks (through June 10), families will learn about:
- Shakyamuni Buddha
- Four Noble Truths
- Saka Dawa
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Compassion Day
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Following prayers in the gompa, a facilitator will lead parents and their children to the eduction building and guide them through discussion, meditation, and activities to discover the dharma.
Parents will learn alongside their children throughout the six-week course. Middle school class and preschoolers will continue to have drop-off classes available, with special thanks to Adriana Ortegon and Michael Flaherty.
For the first three weeks in May, Michael will focus on Kindness with the middle age kids.
LEARN MORE
Note: If this type of class is not for you, children may always accompany you in the gompa. If they are restless or noisy or distracting – it's okay! We understand that children are children, and we welcome them in our gompa.
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UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM HAPPENINGS!
Mark your calendars for these exciting Family Program events!
- Camping 101 at Kadampa Center, helpful info on camping; 1:00-2:00p, May 20 LEARN MORE
- 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp at Agape in Fuquay-Varina, Aug 25-27 Registration opens soon!
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The
16 Guidelines
are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization.
Ready to be a Family Program volunteer? Sign up
here!
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INTERFAITH AFTERNOON OF DEVOTIONAL PRAYER AND THOUGHTS REGARDING "WELCOMING A STRANGER"
- WHEN: Sunday, Jun 3 at 3:00p
- WHERE: Fairmont United Methodist Church, 2501 Clark Ave., Raleigh
- FORMAT: Presenters will share a brief prayer or thought from their faith tradition.
- FOOD: Social time and light refreshments will follow the service
NOTE:
This program is brought to you by Triangle Interfaith Alliance.
If you or someone you recommend would like to be on the program, please contact Nancy Hendershot
here
on or before May 25
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LOVE NOTES PROJECT
Write a note with a simple expression of hope and love to brighten someone's day. We are pleased to work with Meals on Wheels to deliver
Love Notes with daily meals. Send your message of Love and Hope to hungry hearts.
Pick-up/drop-off at Kadampa Center.
10 cards
10 minutes
10 hearts touched
NOTE:
This project is coming to a close, so please complete your card and return them to the Center.
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NEW COLLECTION OPPORTUNITIES
Stay tuned for information on new ways you can help others through your generous donations,
coming soon!
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THE PATH OF INSIGHT MEDITATION
~ By Jack Koorfield and Joseph Goldstein
This introductory guide offers wisdom about how this path cultivates compassion, strengthens mindfulness, and leads to a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. It also includes exercises from these two master teachers, developed from their meditation retreats taught around the world.
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DEITY STATUES AVAILABLE
Have you seen our expanded selection of beautiful deity statues? Made in Nepal, a variety of deity statues are available, including White Tara, Vajrasatva, and Shakyamuni Buddha. The statues are available in various sizes, perfect to adorn an altar or your favorite place for meditation. Offered by size, from $150-$300.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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SPRING FLING PARTY FUN!
Members of Kadampa Center, including talented musicians of all ages, gathered on Kadampa Center grounds and around our precious stupa to celebrate lovely weather and enjoy good times together. They played outdoor games, shared music and song, and food and friendship during the First Annual Spring Fling party held on Sat, April 28. Special thanks to Heather, our hospitality coordinator, for her help in organizing the event.
PHOTOS/Chris Baranski
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Lend a hand...
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish so much more this year.
OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE:
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Thanks go out this week to a new visitor Pagan Reid, who ran into our Grounds Manager while visiting our stupa. She was excited to hear about grounds day and she and her friend were the only volunteers to dig and plant in our gardens last Saturday. Thank you guys for beautifying our gardens as your first effort for our Center!
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Your Center Manager is on break this week.
Sending love to all!
ps. "Almost everything will work again if you
unplug it for a few minutes...
including you."
~ Anne Lamott
pss. Or a week:-)
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The magical weapon of the Vedic god Indra, made of metal and very sharp and hard; adamantine. A thunderbolt. A tantric implement symbolizing method (compassion or bliss), held in the right hand (the male side), usually in conjunction with a bell, which symbolizes wisdom and is held in the left hand (the female side).
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Tue-Fri: 10:00a-5:30p
(call ahead to check)
Silent Meditation: During open hours
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TUNE-IN TO TEACHINGS
Tune to 90.3 FM when listening to teachings live in the Gompa
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Sincerely,
Kadampa Center
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Kadampa Center is an affiliate of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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