"Karma is your experiences of body and mind. The word itself is Sanskrit; it means cause and effect. Your experiences of mental and physical happiness are the effects of certain causes, but those effects themselves become the cause of future results. One action produces a reaction; that is karma.
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~ Lama Thubten Yeshe
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, MAR 4
WEDNESDAY, MAR 6
THURSDAY, MAR 7
- 10:00-11:30a, Meditation 101 with André Smith Daytime Class - final session!
FRIDAY, MAR 8
SATURDAY, MAR 9
– Mini-Retreat
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Please enter your count
here
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– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –
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Our precious spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000
Praises to the 21 Taras to create the causes for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Remember to keep a count of your personal recitations and enter them
here. Our progress as of Friday:
9,700
(
9.7
percent of our goal)
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An amazing chance to create merit!
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Sat, Mar 16
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –
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Geshe Gelek continues to teach on selected topics from Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim.
Current topic:
The Six Perfections
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Wednesdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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In these teachings, Geshe Gelek will talk about the
complications that make us unhappy, and how the tools of Buddhism shed new light on our thoughts and emotions. In this process we discover how to steer our minds toward happiness.
- WHEN: 10:30-Noon, Sundays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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See details on an upcoming meditation mini-retreat under the "Upcoming Retreats" heading below.
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The second module in a two-year series of classes. We will learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Mar 4-Apr 8)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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For complete beginners, this intro course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques includes meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.
Final session on March 7!
- WHEN: 10:00-11:30a, Thursdays (Feb 7-Mar 7)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Spend a day focusing on examining the mind and your potential to create a positive and joyous mind. The day will be divided into four 60-minute sessions with 15-minute breaks and lunch.
Please bring food for your snacks and lunch.
- WHEN: 9:00-3:00p, Sat, Mar 9
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –
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– SPIRITUAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT –
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VENERABLE AMY MILLER LEADS 'AWAKENING THE WARRIOR WITHIN' WEEKEND
PHOTO/David Strevel
With her usual wise, gentle touch, visiting Teacher Venerable Amy Miller led a weekend teaching on Lojong (thought transformation), called "Awakening the Warrior Within." This profound aspect of Mahayana Buddhism teacher us how to transform problems into opportunities for spiritual growth. The workshop was well-attended!
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
Our Sunday Program is a vibrant mix of drop-off and family programming. Much of our curriculum content is based on the
16 Guidelines
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Winter/Spring Session, Jan 13-Apr 28
- Students will be studying the 16 Guidelines from the wisdom group "How We Think"
- There are three classes: preschool, grades K-4, and grades 5-8
- Drop off is made available by the generosity of many volunteer teachers and assistants
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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Volunteers will park and check-in at the Williams Stadium Parking Lot closest to the trail head.
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The Family Program and Outreach have teamed up to offer a new service project!
All ages are welcome to participate in Adopt-A-Stream's biannual cleanup of Lake Johnson shoreline!
To participate, program volunteers MUST sign up in advance.
- WHEN: 8:00-Noon, Sat, Mar 23
- WHERE: Volunteers to meet at the Williams Stadium Parking Lot, 5611 Jaguar Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
- QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER: Email Dorothy Robson or Outreach@kadampa-center.org (Adopt-A-Stream in the subject line, please)
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See full details above, under Family Program. Join us!
Together, we will clean up our environment for the sake of all sentient beings!
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Rise Against Hunger meals are distributed through global partners that administer school feeding programs, orphanages, health clinics, vocational training, and respond to crisis.
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Kadampa Center will partner with Rise Against Hunger and the Triangle Interfaith Alliance to package meals for the world. This is a family friendly activity.
Register soon as space is limited!
- WHEN: 9:00am, Sat, March 30
- WHERE: Fairmont United Methodist Church, 2501 Clark Ave, Raleigh
- FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER: Email Outlook@kadampa-center.org (Rise Against Hunger in subject line, please)
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Rise Against Hunger meals are distributed through global partners that administer school feeding programs, orphanages, health clinics, vocational training, and respond to crisis.
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– TRIANGLE INTERFAITH ALLIANCE –
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Come meet your Muslim neighbors. Hear the Call to Prayer. Get your questions answered by experts.
Enjoy Culinary treats from around the world!
- WHEN: 11:00-3:00pm, Sat, March 9
- WHERE: Islamic Association of Raleigh, 808 Atwater St., Raleigh
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PERFECTING PATIENCE: BUDDHIST TECHNIQUES TO OVERCOME ANGER
~ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
In the days of extremism and severely divisive belief systems, learning patience and compassion practices (from the modern master of patience and compassion) is more valuable than ever. This book was previously published under the title
Healing Anger.
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HAND PAINTED JOURNALS
Beautiful journals - hand painted by our very own Jill Marie - are available for only $25 each. Keep a daily journal, treasured notes from a teaching, or your favorite poetry or quote. These beautiful journals are sure to become a treasured keepsake.
- Hand Painted Journals $25
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2019 BOOKSTORE CLEARANCE SALE!
Wow! Select books and
all remaining 2019 calendars are now available for only
$5 each.
Purchase any five clearance sale books or calendars now only $20!
INSPIRATIONAL HOODIES are also on sale. Imprinted with "Think Something Good" or "Every Thought Matters, Every Action Counts", the hoodies tout a motivating message while keeping you cozy warm! Now at 25% off, for
only $30.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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Interested in volunteering as a Sunday Morning Greeter? Learn more and sign up
here
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Questions on giving?
Email
info@kadampa-center.org
or call 919.859-3433
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YOU CAN G
IVE GENERAL DANA ANY TIME OF THE YEAR
Live in the present, give in the present
- Have you heard the word Dana (sounds like Donna) used at the Center? It means generosity, an important Buddhist virtue. One may be inspired after a meaningful Sunday teaching or to commemorate a personal milestone. Some choose this method for anonymity, others prefer to give as their heart is moved.
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We need YOU - please join us!
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It's time for our quarterly Seasonal Cleaning Day. Together, we'll tidy up, clean the kitchen and bathrooms, and do seasonal cleaning.
There will be a pizza treat for all participants!
- WHAT: Seasonal Cleaning Day!
- WHEN: 9:00-Noon, Sat, Mar 16
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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So excited to see you there!
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You're cordially invited to come out to the Center and play in the gardens! Join our Serenity Gardeners, and other garden enthusiasts, as they plant, clean, prune, and otherwise beautify our gardens!
- WHAT: Spring Grounds Day
- WHEN: 10:00-Noon, Sat., Mar 30
- WHERE: Kadampa Center gardens
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Brought to you by
The Hospitality Team!
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Let's expand our social activities to include small groups with common hobbies or interests. Groups will meet informally and as often as they like.
- Animal Lovers - for avid dog walkers/shelter volunteers
- Game Night - board/video gamers
- Outdoor Activities - garden, hiking, biking, nature walk lovers
- And many more...
Click
here
to learn more and register.
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Join us Saturday nights, for an evening of fun, food and conversation as we create the cause and conditions for a strong dharma community.
- WHAT: Dinners at 6
- WHEN: 6:00p, Saturdays, (see calendar for weather or conflict cancellations)
- WHERE: Aladdin's Eatery, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Suite 136, Raleigh (Quail Ridge Bookstore side, North Hills Mall)
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is responsible for their own meal; click
here
for menu and pricing
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CAFE SNACKING ENCOURAGED
Do you have the urge for a cuppa Dunkin' Donuts
®
coffee (K-cup pod), a spot of tea, or an Oreo
®
Thins Snack Pack? You'll find them all at Kadampa Cafe!
Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis; one-hundred percent of Kadampa Cafe donations benefit our Center. Rejoice!
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SUGGESTED
DONATION
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• Hot Beverages $1
• Bottled Water $1
• Snacks $0.50
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Venerable Amy's visit could happen only in interdependence with so many dedicated people! Special thanks to Suzy Boehm and Linda Saah, who coordinated drivers, volunteers and Venerable Amy's housing host, as well as seeing to innumerable little details behind the scenes. Thanks also to our financial sponsors for making her visit possible, and to the folks who drove, greeted, set up offering bowls, offered beverages to Venerable Amy, and to everyone who came to hear the teachings.
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Still away from the Center, sending lots of good wishes to everyone and missing Kadampa Center smiles and hugs.
See y’all soon!
Sending love,
Jill
ps.
“Laughter is an instant vacation.” ~ Milton Berle
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"Or eight symbols of good fortune. They are the right-turning conch, glorious endless knot, golden fishes, lotus, parasol, treasure vase, wheel and victory banner.
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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 affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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