"If you have compassion in your everyday life, you collect the most extensive merit and purify much negative karma in a very short time. Many lifetimes, many eons of negative karma get purified. That helps you realize emptiness."
~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Jul 16-22, 2018
Happy Chokhor Duchen!
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MONDAY, JUL 16
- It's Chokhor Duchen - Buddha's First Teaching!
TUESDAY, JUL 17
WEDNESDAY, JUL 18
THURSDAY, JUL 19
– Nyung N
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Retreat begins; Center closed
FRIDAY, JUL 20
– Nyung Nä Retreat continues; Center closed
SATURDAY, JUL 21
– Nyung Nä Retreat continues; Center closed
SUNDAY, JUL 22
– Nyung Nä Retreat concludes; Center closed
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
14,230
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Mon, Jul 16, 7:00-8:30p
Chokhor Duchen
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Mon, Aug 6
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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Seven weeks after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya, India, the Buddha gave his first teaching at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. He expressed his profound realizations of the nature of existence in the Four Noble Truths. Kadampa Our observance of this teaching, referred to as the First Turning of the Wheel, Chokhor Duchen, includes the Eight Mahayana Precepts, an Animal Blessing and Liberation, and Shakyamuni Buddha Puja.
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– ONGOING AND UPCOMING TEACHINGS –
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Geshe Gelek is teaching on a condensed version of the Lamrim, with the intention of helping students become familiar with these texts so that we may use them in our daily practice.
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path is one of these condensed, foundational texts; it contains the entire Lamrim in 14 stanzas.
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Written by Lama Tsongkhapa, the Lamrim organizes the Buddha's teachings into a systematic method of spiritual growth.
This course would be meaningful to any interested students, especially those with some foundation in Buddhist basics, such as Buddhism in a Nutshell or Discovering Buddhism.
- WHAT: The Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Geshe Gelek
- WHEN: Wednesdays, Jul 18-Oct 24, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Creating merit is an essential part of Buddhist practice. It removes obstacles in our spiritual lives and is also great purification! In these sessions, Geshe Sangpo will explain the purpose and benefits of the practices, and we will all do the practice, benefiting participants.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Thursdays
– Aug 02: Prostrations
– Aug 16: Mandalas
– Aug 30: Prostrations
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– ONGOING AND UPCOMING CLASSES –
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Learn the disadvantages of self-cherishing and the advantages of cherishing others. Learn to employ the special techniques of mind training (
lojong) to transform problems into happiness. Transforming Problems is part of a two-year series of classes called Discovering Buddhism. Presented in five sessions.
With Stephanie Smith.
- What: Discovering Buddhism: Transforming Problems
- WHEN: Mondays, Jul 9-Aug 6, 7:00-8:30p with a break Jul 16 for Chokhor Duchen
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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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. Presented in five sessions.
Evening series
with Steve Hale
- WHAT: Buddhism in a Nutshell
- WHEN: Tuesdays, Jul 10-Aug 7, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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Meditation 101 is an introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners, and includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. Presented in five sessions.
New daytime series
with Venerable Lhamo
Begins Aug 2!
- WHAT: Meditation 101
- WHEN: Thursdays, Aug 2-Aug 30, 10:00-11:30a
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: None required
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
Dharma Parents, check out our new Family Programing for Sunday Morning. For ten weeks (June 17-August 19), families will learn about the four branches of the
16 Guidelines
: Think, Act, Relate and Meaning
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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 will be achieved through various activities and the Summer Sessions.
- In 10 weeks over the summer, kids will produce a movie, interact with art projects, and volunteer service. Summer Program objectives will culminate with the 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp, Aug 25-27.
- This is a drop-off program. Ages 5 and up will meet in the classroom building. Middle and high school members will act as co-facilitators of the program. Preschoolers will continue to have drop off in the main building. Note: No Family Program on Sun, Jul 22 at the Center. Instead, join us for the Jordan Lake Cleanup and Beach Day.
Note: Dharma parents, if this type of class is not for you, children may always accompany you in the gompa. If they are restless or noisy or distracting – it's okay! We understand that children are children, and we welcome them in our gompa.
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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Meet at Jordan Lake to clean a shoreline with a State Park Ranger. A short walk for all ages. After the cleanup, we'll head to the lake's beach for lunch and swimming
- WHAT: Jordan Lake Cleanup and Beach Day
- WHEN: Sun Jul 22 at 10:30a
- WHERE: Jordan Lake
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Come join our discussion on how to incorporate the Dharma into our relationships with our children.
NOTE: The Parent Discussion Night and Potluck scheduled for Fri, Jul 20 has been cancelled.
- WHAT: Parent Discussion Night and Potluck
- WHEN: Fri Aug 17; 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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Be sure to mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp at Agapé
- WHAT: 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp
- WHEN: Sat Aug 24-Mon Aug 26
- WHERE: Camp Agapé, Fuquay-Varina
- REGISTRATION: Register here
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The
16 Guidelines
are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization.
Ready to be a Family Program volunteer? Sign up
here!
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Here's your opportunity to 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.
- WHAT: Eyeglass Drive
- WHEN: Month of July
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby
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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
NOTE:
This project is coming to a close, so please complete your cards and return them to the Center.
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ZIJI: THE PUPPY WHO LEARNED TO MEDITATE
~ By Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Ziji is a noisy, bouncy puppy who lives with the Anderson family, and loves to play and chase pigeons in the park. Then one day, Ziji sees a new boy sitting in the park. What is he doing? Why does he look so calm and happy? Ziji can't wait to find out!
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PRECIOUS
MANTRA HAT
This delightful hat, with artwork designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is covered with embroidered previous mantras. When seen by any sentient being, it will help to liberate them. Washable, 100% cotton, and available in maroon or dark blue.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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Lend a hand...
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish so much more this year.
FEATURED POSITION: CAFE MANAGER
- POSITION: Cafe Manager
- ROLE: Maintain Kadampa Cafe for purchases and cleanliness
- IF INTERESTED: Email or call 919.858.3433
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Aloha! Dust off your Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts...Let's Luau! Bring your favorite summer dish, hula hoops, lawn chairs, and come soak your feet in a pool! Best Hawaiian dressed contest, potluck, lei and limbo fun! Don't miss it!
- WHAT: Summer Luau Party
- WHEN: Sat, Jul 28, 6:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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Summer is here! The Gardens are transforming!! Come out early and beat the heat. We will even have a thank-you lunch around 11:00a and talk about plans for the Gardens. Let's have some garden fun!
- WHAT: Serenity Gardening (Grounds Day)
- WHEN: Sat, Jul 28, 9:00-Noon
- WHERE: Kadampa Center grounds
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Our center is a living entity that exists through the efforts of our members. This is always very evident with special events such as Don Handrick’s recent visit. Many kind people pitched in: driving Don to teachings, shopping for his food, hosting him, organizing the details, and sponsoring the teachings. Huge thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who made Don’s visit a success!
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Happy Chokhor Duchen! It’s one of these auspicious days where our actions of body, speech and mind are multiplied 100 million times. As we welcomed Geshe-la back yesterday, he talked of how everything depends on the mind. So today is a great day to focus on having a positive mind. How’s that going so far?
"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky." ~ Fake Buddha quote
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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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