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I hope that you understand what the word ‘spiritual’ really means. It means to search for – to investigate – the true nature of the mind. There’s nothing spiritual outside. My rosary isn’t spiritual; my robes aren’t spiritual. Spiritual means the mind and spiritual people are those who seek its nature.
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~ Lama Thubten Yeshe
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MONDAY, MAR 11
WEDNESDAY, MAR 13
FRIDAY, MAR 15
SATURDAY, MAR 16
–
Tsog Day
(reminder for those who wish to perform tsog at home)
SUNDAY, MAR 17
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Please enter your count
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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:
9,946
(
9.9
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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Join in welcoming Geshe Sangpo back from his travels in India, including leading a pilgrimage with Kadampa Center students. Geshe Sangpo will show photos from the trip, with commentary on the spiritual significance.
Students will also have an opportunity to offer a kata to Geshe Sangpo. Those who wish to can include a card or monetary offering as well.
- WHEN: Sun, Mar 17, 10:30-Noon
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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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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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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Join us for this introductory course that provides a broad, simple overview of key aspects of Buddhism and our practice. No homework or quizzes.
Presented in five sessions with Patti Pandya.
- WHEN: 10:00-11:30a, Thursdays (Apr 4-May 2)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –
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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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MINDFULNESS IN PLAIN ENGLISH 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
~ by Bhante Gunaratana
Attention Discovering Buddhism students!
Author Bhante Gunaratana, a renowned meditation master, takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. This 20th Anniversary Edition includes a chapter on cultivating loving-kindness.
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GREEN TARA OR KALACHAKRA HANGER
This beautiful Green Tara or Kalachakra Tibetan Buddhism wall or car hanging is made in Tibet of metal and silk rope. Hang on a cabinet door knob or your favorite place for viewing. For the Green Tara, one side displays her image and the other side her mantra. The Kalachakra hanging displays the symbol.
- Buddhist Hangers only $10
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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
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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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Engage now, ensure the future. Dharma classes enrich our mind by giving us the tools we need to navigate our daily life. We offer classes on a donation basis so that funds are never an obstacle for anyone. Kind generosity in the past made it possible for our classes today and your gift will ensure Dharma classes are available in the future.
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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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Thanks go out this week to Joey Gooch for spending many hours polishing the prayer wheels both inside and out. Not only are they beautiful to look at they are inviting to spin; sending compassion and loving kindness to all beings! Thank you Joey!
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Thank you for the warm welcome back Sunday morning! It’s lovely to be sitting here in our quiet Center ready to take on the day, the week and the rest of 2019. While it is lovely getting away and looking for ways to spend the day, I thought...
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The state of complete freedom from samsara; the goal of a practitioner seeking his or her own escape from suffering. "Lower nirvana" is used to refer to this state of self-liberation, while "higher nirvana" refers to the supreme attainment of the full enlightenment of buddhahood."
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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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Know someone else that would be interested in Kadampa Center?
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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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