"One of Buddhism's most relevant lessons is the avoidance of extremes.
It teaches that freedom and happiness will not be found in the
extremes of either sensual indulgence or mortification:
a middle way must be found."

~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Source : Insights from the Dalai Lama 2017 Day-to-Day Calendar
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2018 ANNUAL APPEAL: It's Time To... JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Dec 11-17, 2017
MONDAY, DEC 11

TUESDAY, DEC 12 – Lama Tsongkhapa Day!

WEDNESDAY, DEC 13

FRIDAY, DEC 15 – See you at the Kadampa Center Holiday Party!

SATURDAY, DEC 16

SUNDAY, DEC 17
PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
Tuesday, Dec 12
Center open from 10:00a-5:00p for personal practice.
Join us from 7:00-8:00p for Guru Puja with Tsog ,
followed by reciting from the Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.
Sat, Dec 16, 6:00-8:30p
Thu, Dec 28, Noon-1:30p
Burn Negative Karma Away!
Sunday, Dec 31
Join us at 7:00p for Kadampa Center's annual
New Year's Eve Dorje Khadro Fire Puja
Th  is is a powerful Mahayana purification practice
that offers us the opportunity to burn negative karma away
and begin the new year with a relatively clean slate.
Bring the entire family for this fire puja practice.
ANNUAL APPEAL
IT'S TIME TO JOIN THE JOURNEY!
Every single way we give at the Center plays an integral role in maintaining our community where the Dharma thrives. Your gift of generosity will benefit our community – and YOU!

  • SERVICE
  • IN-KIND
  • FINANCIAL
  • CIRCUMAMBULATIONS - New!
SPIRITUAL PROGRAM
STUDY & PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET SPIRITUAL NEEDS
THE FOUNDATION OF ALL GOOD QUALITIES
Lamrim classes will be held at Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30p. Geshe Gelek will be teaching The Foundations of All Good Qualifies, a condensed text that contains the entire Lamrim in 14 stanzas. All Welcome!
  • WHAT: Lamrim Classes with Geshe-la!
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Wednesdays
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No charge; heartfelt donations welcome
DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: SAMASARA & NIRVANA
The Discovering Buddhism two-year series continues with Samsara and Nirvana, a five-class module. Investigate how we are stuck in "samsara" and how we can achieve "nirvana" to be free from suffering to help others. This module is led by Stephanie Smith.

  • WHAT: Discovering Buddhism: Samsara & Nirvana
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Mondays, Jan 8-Feb 5
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No charge; heartfelt donations welcome
MEDITATION 101
An introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. Presented in five sessions. Includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. This course is led by Jill Marie.

  • WHAT: MEDITATION 101
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Tuesdays, Jan 9-Feb 6
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
FAMILY PROGRAM
ENROLLMENT OPEN ; CLASSES ONGOING
WELCOME FAMILIES - JOIN US!
Family Program Volunteer, we depend on you, learn more!
WHAT'S COMING UP?


See more on upcoming modules.
FOUR CLASS LEVELS
  • Preschool
  • Lower Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Middle School
BOOKSTORE CORNER
BOOKS, DHARMA RITUAL & GIFT ITEMS
When the Chocolate Runs Out
WHEN THE CHOCOLATE RUNS OUT
~ By Lama Thubten Yeshe
This funny and trenchant little book answers the question of how we can be happy even after the “chocolate” has run out. By cutting the cords of attachment, we discover the indestructible happiness that has always been—and always will be—available to us.
COLORFUL SHOULDER BAG
Suitable as a purse or book bag, these colorful over-the-shoulder bags are handmade in Nepal and have a fun, earthy vibe! Various unique themed decor, including an elephant theme shown here. Treat yourself to this fun, spacious and colorful bag – or give as a gift to a special someone in your life. $20
STOP. LOOK. SHOP.
Kadampa Center's Bookstore is brimming with new books,
dharma-related items, and fun merchandise!
HAVE YOUR SEEN OUR $20-OR-LESS BOOK GIFT TABLE?
If you're shopping for the holidays, stop by and take a look!
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
OUTREACH
COMPASSION IN ACTION
THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Special thanks those that donated more than 46 pounds of food to people who depend on the Interfaith Food Shuttle for nutritious meals. Rejoice in your merit! You've put a smile on faces along with food on a plate! Thanks for your generosity!
~ Elise, Outreach Coordinator
RENEWING OUR HOPE FOR PEACE
Let's start the New Year off right by gathering with people from all walks of faith and life, to Renew Our Hopes for Peace – in our hearts, our homes, our country and our world! Everyone is welcome to an Interfaith Prayer Gathering on Sunday, Jan 7 at the Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Chapel (behind the main Church)

  • WHAT: Interfaith Prayer Gathering
  • WHEN: Sunday, Jan 7 at 3:00p
  • WHERE: Pullen Memorial Baptist Church Chapel (behind the main Church), 1801 Hillsborough St., Raleigh
  • WHY: Renew Hopes for Peace
Through Kadampa Center's affiliation with Triangle Interfaith Alliance,
we provide opportunities to get to know people of all faiths, and join
together in activities of goodwill and compassion for others.
MERIT MAKERS
Thanks go out this week to our cleaning crew last Friday morning: Zena Allen, Laurie Robbins, Gary Mickey, Susan McClure. They worked hard to make everything look clean, fresh and tidy for Geshe-la's return. Joey Gooch and Dwight Clark gave our stupa an amazing clean as well! Thanks guys, we appreciate you!
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
Argham (Skt)

Water (for washing); one of the offering substances.
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Mon-Fri: 10:00a-5:30p (call ahead to check)
Silent Meditation: During open hours
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