"Live with compassion. Work with compassion. Die with compassion. Meditate with compassion. Enjoy with compassion. When problems come, experience them with compassion."
~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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MONDAY, AUG 13
WEDNESDAY, AUG 15
THURSDAY, AUG 16
FRIDAY, AUG 17
SATURDAY, AUG 18
SUNDAY, AUG 19
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
18,980
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Wed, Sep 5
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING TEACHINGS –
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In these teachings, Geshe Gelek will use topics from the Kadampa Master Geshe Chekawa's
The Seven Point Mind Training as a tool for exploring methods of making our lives happier.
- WHEN: Sundays, 10:30-Noon
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Geshe Gelek is teaching on this condensed Lamrim text, with the intent to help students become familiar with these texts so we may use them in our daily practice.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES –
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Learn the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others. Presented in five sessions
with Stephanie Smith
- WHEN: Mondays, Jul 9-Aug 13, 7:00-8:30p (Aug 13, 6:30-9:00p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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An introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for beginners, which can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.
Presented in five sessions.
New daytime series
with Venerable Lhamo
- WHEN: Thursdays, Aug 2-Aug 30, 10:00-11:30a
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Geshe Sangpo explains the purpose and benefits of the practices, and we will all do the practice, benefiting participants.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Thursdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
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OPERATION 16G: The summer program objective is to highlight the four branches (Think, Act, Relate, and Meaning) of the
16 Guidelines using a condensed format. This is a drop-off program where ages five and older meet in the classroom building. Middle and high school members will act as program co-facilitators; preschoolers will continue to have drop off in the main building.
FALL SCHEDULE: Sundays, Sep 2-Nov 18
- 16 Guidelines Curriculum from the wisdom group How We Think
- Classes for ages 0-4, ages 5-9, and ages 10-14
- Drop-off programing led by volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers, if your interested, please email
here
and join us for a kick-off meeting Aug 19 from 5:30-7:30p.
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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Join our discussion on how to incorporate the Dharma into our relationships with our children.
- WHEN: Fri Aug 17; 5:30-7:45p
(potluck at 5:30p)
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We're gearing up for the fall session and welcome anyone interested in introducing the Dharma to young people by becoming a teacher or teacher assistant once a month, on Sundays.
- WHEN: Sun Aug 19; 5:30-7:35p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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Donate used eyeglasses and give the gift of sight! Prescription and reading glasses are needed to fit patients in need. For the entire month of July, glasses can be dropped off in Kadampa Center lobby.
- WHEN: Concludes Aug 15
- WHERE: Drop-off in Center Lobby
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Our Love Notes Project concludes Aug 15.
More than 1,900 notes of love and encouragement have been sent to Meals on Wheels! Bring your completed notes in before Aug 15 so we can bring a ray of sunshine to even more people!
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– UPCOMING OUTREACH EVENTS –
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Mark your calendars for an Interfaith afternoon of devotional pray and thoughts regarding "Blessings of the Earth."
- WHAT: Interfaith Prayer Gathering – Blessings of the Earth
- WHEN: Sun Oct 7, 3:00p
- WHERE: Unity of the Triangle
5570 Munford Rd, Raleigh NC 27612
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THE DAY THE BUDDHA WOKE UP
~ by Andrea Miller
This board book that will captivate children of all ages. It’s the perfect way to introduce young children to the story of the Buddha—the clear, gracefully written story puts the Buddha's awakening into language children can understand. The simple arc of the Buddha’s questions, his quest, and his ultimate understanding will provide a meaningful and peaceful story that children—and their parents!—will love returning to again and again.
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COLORFUL
SHOULDER BAG
Suitable as a purse or book bag, these colorful shoulder bags are handmade in Nepal and have a fund, earthy vibe! Various unique themed decor, such as an elephant theme. Treat yourself to this fun, spacious bag – or give it as an memorable gift to a special someone in your life.
- Colorful Shoulder Bag $20
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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Our Lost and Found Bin, located by the back door, is overflowing! Have you left anything behind?
- Water bottle
- Jacket
- Sweater
- Shoes
- Lunch bag
- Diaper bag
- Sun glasses
What ever is still around by the end of August will be taken to Good Will. Thanks for checking!
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Lend a hand...
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish anything!
INTERESTED?
Email
or call 919.858.3433
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Thanks go out this week to Jack Shannon for hanging our paper towel holders in the restrooms. It's a little thing, yet Jack is always willing to help out with requests. It takes tasks large and small to keep our Center thriving. Thanks Jack for making our restrooms orderly!
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As shocking as it might be, we are coming to the end of summer. A sad leaving behind for the sunny folks and a promise of cool breezes for the fall friends.
Entering and leaving.
Rising and falling. Moving in and moving away. Breathe in and breathe out.
It's all a funny, beautiful life.
Enjoy!
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The symbolic offering of the entire purified universe to the spiritual teacher (guru) and the visualized merit field.
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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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