"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believe in
rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate
kindness and compassion."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, JAN 8
TUESDAY, JAN 9
- 7:00-8:30p, Meditation 101 with Jill Marie, class 1 of 5 class course - all welcome
WEDNESDAY, JAN 10
THURDAY, JAN 11
- Tsog Day - reminder provided for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
FRIDAY, JAN 12
SUNDAY, JAN 14
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PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
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Thu, Jan 11 -
provided for those who wish to perform tsog at home
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ANNUAL APPEAL
IT'S TIME TO JOIN THE JOURNEY
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GIVING INSTRUCTION HELP
If you have any questions about giving, click on the link below to find a list of "how-to guides," or call our Center Manager, Jill Marie, for live help! You may reach her at 919.859.3433.
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SPIRITUAL PROGRAM
STUDY & PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET SPIRITUAL NEEDS
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FOUNDATION OF ALL GOOD QUALITIES
Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30p. Geshe Gelek will teach on
The Foundations of All Good Qualifies
, a condensed text that contains the entire Lamrim in 14 stanzas.
All Welcome!
- WHAT: Foundation of All Good Qualities with Geshe Gelek
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Wednesdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
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DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: SAMASARA & NIRVANA
The Discovering Buddhism two-year series continues with Samsara and Nirvana, a five-class module. Investigate how we are stuck in "samsara" and how we can achieve "nirvana" to be free from suffering to help others.
This module is led by Stephanie Smith.
- WHAT: Discovering Buddhism: Samsara & Nirvana
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Mondays, Jan 8-Feb 5
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
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MEDITATION 101
An introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. Presented in five sessions. Includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.
This course is led by Jill Marie.
- WHAT: Meditation 101
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Tuesdays, Jan 9-Feb 6
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
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FAMILY PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
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SCHEDULE
Sunday Morning classes begin at 10:30a. The next 16 Guideline studied will be:
Humility
Throughout the Winter and into early Spring we will continue to study How We Think by practicing Patience, Contentment, and then Delight.
~ Christy Batts,
Family Program Coordinator
The
16 Guidelines
are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization. FDCW aims to help people everywhere to develop their innate capacity for compassion and wisdom in order to live a happy, peaceful and beneficial life.
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FAMILY PROGRAM WISH LIST
Your in-kind donation of goods and services helps to make our Center thrive as a home for the Dharma. These items are particularly in need by the Family Program. Please leave items on the bench by the back door.
Thank you for your kind support and generosity!
- Education building vacuum
- Sharpened pencils
- Regular glue
- Glue sticks
- Play-Doh®
- Disinfectant wipes
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BOOKSTORE CORNER
BOOKS, DHARMA RITUAL & GIFT ITEMS
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THE SECRET TO CLARA'S CALM
~ By Tamara Levitt
Clara was a happy and popular girl. But when she lost her temper one too many times, she lost her friends too. Clara was all alone for summer vacation until she received an unexpected visit from the coolest customer around: Brodhi the Bird, who teaches Clara to calm her temper through the art of meditation.
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PRECIOUS MANTRA HAT
This delightful hat, designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is covered with fully embroidered precious mantras. When seen by any sentient being, it will help to liberate them. Washable, 100% cotton. The colorful mantra hats are available in maroon or dark blue.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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We mark the time of a new year with great joy and effort and then the following week comes and it’s business as usual. Same mind, same afflictions, same ol’ samsara. Well the office and filing cabinet are reorganized, yet deep down it feels like something...
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Thanks go out to our thank you note writing team for the Annual Appeal. Diane Meyer, Zena Allen and Julie Quetel took the time to send you a handwritten note in thanks for your donation of heart and hand. That's a lot of writing - we appreciate the personal touch you guys!
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
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Cyclic existence... The beginnings, recurring cycle of death and rebirth under the control of delusion and karma, fraught with suffering. Also refers to the contaminated aggregates of a sentient being.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Mon-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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