"Hearing the teachings benefits our own mind, and later, because of having heard it, you will be able to benefit others. " ~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche Source: FPMT.org/teachers/zopa/quotes

MANTRA PLEDGES: Rejoice! We've recited  1,066,106 Mani mantras so far ! This mantra is beneficial for our minds, our Center, and for all beings. Add yours to our count today!

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May 29-June 4, 2017 MONDAY, MAY 29 - Happy Memorial Day! Discovering Buddhism will not be held this week; module resumes Jun 5 TUESDAY, MAY 30 - 7:00-8:30p, Meditation 101 introductory course led by Scott Miller WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 -  7:00-8:30p, Songs of Spiritual Experience with Geshe Gelek FRIDAY, JUN 2 - Noon-1:00p,  Lunch Bunch - 7:00-8:30p, Eight Steps to a Happy Life: A Weekend Workshop  with visiting teacher Don Handrick SATURDAY, JUN 3 - 10:00a-4:00p, Eight Steps to a Happy Life: A Weekend Workshop with visiting teacher Don Handrick SUNDAY, JUN 4 - 9:00-10:00a, Sunday Morning Meditation - 9:00-10:00a, Management Team Meeting - 10:30-Noon, Dharma for a Happy Life with visiting teacher Don Handrick - 10:30-Noon, Children's Program - 1:30-4:00p, Eight Steps to a Happy Life: A Weekend Workshop with visiting teacher Don Handrick - 5:00-6:30p, Guru Puja with Tsog Full Calendar

PUJAS & HOLY DAYS

EIGHT MAHAYANA PRECEPTS Fri, Jun 9, 5:15-7:00a REFUGE, LAY VOWS & BODHISATTVA VOWS Fri, Jun 9, 7:00-9:00p Sponsor a Puja

GURU PUJA WITH TSOG  Sun, Jun 4, 5:00-6:30p MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Fri, Jun 9, Noon-1:00p TARA PRACTICE Sat, Jun 17, 6:00-8:30p

HOLY DAYS

SAKA DAWA, Fri, Jun 9  (All day) Commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (passing from this life). Eight Mahayana Precepts, Refuge, Lay and Bodhisattva Vows, will be offered by Geshe Gelek at the times listed above. Medicine Buddha Puja begins at noon.

Spiritual Program

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is coming to Raleigh! As Kadampa Center Director Robbie Watkins announced last week, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama will (barring any last minute changes in his schedule) be coming to Raleigh in October of this year." Here are questions you may have about his visit: Will His Holiness the Dalai Lama visit the Kadampa Center? Of course, our aspirational wish is that he comes to our Center. His exact schedule has not yet been determined. When will we learn of his schedule? Several people from the Center are part of the Interfaith Committee that is working on the details of His Holiness' visit. The spokesperson for this group will announce further details once finalized. Will his schedule be posted on our website? Yes, once the schedule is announced it will be posted on our website. Where can you learn more? Keep abreast of current news, including the latest information on his schedule, at www.DalaiLama.com

Bookstore Corner

ORNAMENT OF PRECIOUS LIBERATION ~ By Gampopa This new translation of Gampopa's classic overview of the Buddha's teachings lays out step-by-step the path to buddhahood that is open to us all. To read Gampopa’s text is like receiving the teachings directly from the master himself.

Fresh shipment from Kopan; new selections are available now!

PRAYER WHEEL Colorful, hand painted, table-top prayer wheel $25

SINGING BOWL Decorative bowl with wooden mallet $45

BOOKSTORE HOURS Office hours and  before/after teachings Care of Dharma Materials

Bookstore FAQs

Family Program

WELCOME FAMILIES! Our unique program offers weekly classes for children of all ages. Each month we explore one or more of the 16 Guidelines. NOTE: On June 28 the last Children's Class will be held until Sept. 10.

FAMILY DHARMA CAMP 2017 REGISTRATION OPEN! Labor Day Weekend • Sep 1-4

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Sponsorships

Visiting teacher, Don Handrick coming June 2! You won't want to miss a minute with our next visiting teacher. Check out the schedule for all the dates and times. We have many exciting merit making opportunities to help out. Email here to find out more. Many expenses are  occurred to bring a teachers to town, please consider becoming a sponsor as a way to support the teachings and YOUR center!

Socialize with Dharma Friends

WED: 5:30p, Al Baraka, 3815 Hillsborough St. FRI: Noon, Lunch Bunch at the Center (BYOL)  SUN: (last one/month) Noon-1:00p, Sunday Tea Time

Merit Makers

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Thanks go out this week to David Strevel for his joyful effort in helping retrieve our exciting new merchandise from Kopan Monastery for our bookstore. While navigating obstacles via the shipping company and customs office, David was happy to do all that it took to acquire the goods. Thanks for applying one of the six perfections so everyone will have happy shopping David!

Use AmazonSmile and benefit Kadampa Center

Your purchases on Amazon can now benefit Kadampa Center! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice, which now can be Kadampa Center!  AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Shop AmazonSmile now, confirm that the organization of your choice is Kadampa Center, and benefit Kadampa Center as you shop!

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