"Once you realize the true evolution of your mental problems, you'll
never blame any other living being for how you feel
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~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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WEDNESDAY, FEB 21
FRIDAY, FEB 23
SUNDAY, FEB 25
–
Tsog Day
(reminder for those who wish to perform tsog at home)
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
3996
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Mon, Mar 12
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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Thu, Mar 1, all day, 6:15a precepts
The two-week long Tibetan Great Prayer Festival, Monlam Chenmo, culminates on Mar 1 with the Day of Miracles. Eight Mahayana Precepts offered at 6:15a; group sutra readings held throughout the day.
First time for precepts?
Register here.
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– UPCOMING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –
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DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: HOW TO DEVELOP BODHICHITTA
Discover practices that develop our innate qualities of compassion and learn how to apply them to generate bodhichitta.The two-year series continues with How to Develop Bodhichitta, a seven-class module.
Led by Don Brown.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Mondays, Mar 5-Apr 23 (no class Apr 2)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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BUDDHISM IN A NUTSHELL
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.
Led by Karen Mastroianni.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Tuesdays, Mar 13-Apr 10
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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CREATING YOUR DHARMA WILL
A Dharma will is a way of making clear to ourselves and others what will help us have a peaceful mind when we are sick, dying or have died.
Led by Venerable Ngawang Khando.
Registration requested.
- WHEN: 10:00a-3:30p Sat, Mar 10
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
16 Guidelines Topic:
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FAMILY PROGRAM VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Come find out what our young members are learning. Volunteer opportunities are open to all members – you don't need to be a parent. We will discuss the 16 Guidelines, review classroom format, learn how to stay in touch with what's happening, and introduce our exciting new Summer Camp format featuring camping and beach outings.
Share your wisdom through service!
- WHEN: 12:30-2:30p Sunday, Feb 25
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby after Sunday Tea
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PRACTICING PATIENCE BY CREATING MALAS
Thanks to Andre and Erin, the middle schoolers have been practicing patience creating malas for Kadampa Prison Project students. This project will continue into March as there are 30 students to whom Andre will present these malas marking the completion of a six-week course. This project is likely to also involve the elementary age children, since many hands make many malas!
~ Christy Batts,
Family Program Coordinator
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SAVE THE DATES
- Family Program Camp Out, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27
- 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp, Aug 26-27
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The
16 Guidelines
are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization.
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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
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WISDOM OF THE BUDDHA
~ By Anne Bancroft & the Shambhala Pocket Library series
Shambhala has re-released their popular Pocket Library series of Buddhist books in a slightly larger format and with new covers. Titles include: The Pocket Dalai Lama, The Pocket Pema Chodron, The Wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism, The Bodhisattva Guide (coming soon) and more!
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WATER BOTTLES WITH 'THINK SOMETHING GOOD' IMPRINT Brilliant blue reusable water bottles are just one of many items that carry the imprint of an inspirational message. Items within this collection include:
- Hoodies: $40
- T-shirts: $20
- Canvas Bags: $20 (Sale price)
- Water Bottles: $10 (Sale price)
- Circular Car Magnet: $6
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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Our little red cart in the gompa, used to distribute texts for our classes and pujas, has been beautifully painted with the Eight
Auspicious Symbols by member and artist Lee Clark, who spent many hours creating this lovely offering. Many thanks, Lee.
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Happy Losar to everyone! We are beginning 15 days of celebrating during which our actions are multiplied by millions and millions. I don’t know about you...
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Calm abiding; a state of concentration in which the mind is able to abide steadily, without effort and for as long as desired, on an object of meditation. There are nine stages in its development.
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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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