"Good human qualities... honesty, sincerity, a good heart, cannot be
bought with money, nor can they be produced by machines, but only by the mind itself. We call this the inner light, or God's blessing, or human quality.
This is the essence of mankind."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, NOV 27
TUESDAY, NOV 28
FRIDAY, DEC 1
SATURDAY, DEC 2
SUNDAY, DEC 3
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PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
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Tuesday, Dec 12
Center open from 10:00a-5:00p for personal practice.
followed by reciting selections from
the Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.
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MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Annual Appeal has begun. The Board of Directors is working on a preliminary budget for 2018, and our expenses essentially are unchanged. However, because there will be no Light of the Path retreat and no income from the retreat, we will need an additional $37,000 to fill the gap. We hope members will increase their giving to maintain our Center's financial health.
With thanks and much love,
Kadampa Center's Board of Directors
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HOSPITALITY TEAM
SURVEY REQUEST: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
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DEAR KADAMPA CENTER FRIENDS,
The development of a NEW Kadampa Center Hospitality & Engagement Program
is underway, and your input is needed. By completing a brief survey, your input will help guide the creation of social programs and events for our entire community! Please take a moment to complete the survey now.
Click the image below to begin:
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Your input supports efforts to create a better community for all!
~
Heather, Hospitality Coordinator
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WELCOME FAMILIES - JOIN US!
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NEW FOUR-WEEK MODULAR CLASSES
- Current Topic: Courage
- Dec 3, 19
- Enroll your child today!
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FOUR CLASS LEVELS
- Preschool
- Lower Elementary
- Upper Elementary
- Middle School
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BOOKSTORE CORNER
BOOKS, DHARMA RITUAL & GIFT ITEMS
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APPROACHING THE BUDDHA'S PATH
~ By the Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been publicly teaching Buddhism for decades. This series collects his presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment, compiled and coauthored by one of his chief Western disciples, the American nun Thubten Chodron.
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FINGER PUPPET FUN
Say "hello" to an adorable group of five friendly finger puppets! Made from a soft, felt-like material, the animal puppets are perfect to spark imaginations as they provide wholesome family fun. Finger puppet packet includes a penguin, chicken, deer, bunny, and more: $12
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STOP. LOOK. SHOP.
Kadampa Center's Bookstore is brimming with new books,
dharma-related items, and fun merchandise!
If you're shopping for the holidays, stop by and take a look!
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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OUTREACH
COMPASSION IN ACTION
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COMPASSION CULTIVATION TRAINING
Compassion Cultivation Training is an eight-week program designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and for others. The program, which was developed at Stanford University and is taught by a former Tibetan Buddhist nun, is being offered at Unity of the Triangle Church in Raleigh.
- WHAT: Compassion Cultivation Training
- WHEN: Sundays from 1:00-3:30p, beginning Dec 3
- WHERE: Unity of the Triangle Church, 5570 Munford Road, Raleigh
- COST: $100 Love Offering for Series
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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.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOLIDAY PARTY
SAVE THE DATE!
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JOIN US FOR SOME HOLIDAY CHEER!
'Tis the season of hustle and bustle, so take time to relax, rejoice, and share a bit of holiday cheer with your Dharma friends!
- • WHAT: Kadampa Center Holiday Break
- • WHEN: Friday, Dec 15 at 7:00 pm
- • WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby
Refreshments and childcare will be provided. Dress code: Your choice. RSVPs appreciated.
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Thanks go out this week to our fabulous Annual Appeal stuffers! We finished just in time for Thanksgiving 'stuffing.' Kim Lillig, Julie Quetel, Matilda Parker, Rene LeReau, Brian Dyer, Dianne Meyer and the two visitors that were up for volunteer work and a good chat. We appreciate you for all your joyful effort to get the appeal out before Thanksgiving. Thanks go to you!
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This year we gave being grateful around the table at Thanksgiving a new twist. “What will you do this upcoming year that you will be grateful for next year?” Our responses made us project about ourselves in the future. The high school senior was shocked by the thought ...
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BENEFIT KADAMPA CENTER
YOU SHOP. AMAZON DONATES!
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SUPPORT KADAMPA CENTER WHEN YOU SHOP THIS CYBER MONDAY!
Buy your gifts and holiday essentials at smile.amazon.com.
AmazonSmile
is the same Amazon you know - same products, prices and service. You shop, and Amazon will donate.
Be sure you've registered the Kadampa Center as the charitable organization of your choice!
Shop
AmazonSmile
now, confirm that the organization of your choice is
Kadampa Center, and benefit our Center as you shop!
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
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Perfume; one of the offering substances.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Mon-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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