"Every act of love is a work of peace, no matter how small. "
~ Mother Teresa
MANTRA PLEDGES: We have recited 730,031 Mani mantras so far! This mantra is beneficial for our minds, our Center, and all beings. Add yours today!
  April 10-16, 2017
MONDAY, APR 10
- No Discovering Buddhism today. Discovering Buddhism: Refuge in the Three Jewels  begins Mon, May 1

TUESDAY, APR 11
Noon-1:00p, Medicine Buddha Puja

WEDNESDAY, APR 12

FRIDAY, APR 14
- Noon-1:00p, Lunch Bunch

SATURDAY, APR 15
- 9:00-Noon, Grounds Day

SUNDAY, APR 16
- 9:00-10:00a, Sunday Morning Meditation
- 10:30-Noon,  Family Program
- Noon-12:30p, Newcomer Orientation
PUJAS 
Tue, Apr 11, Noon-1:00p
Sat, Apr 15, 6:00-8:30p
Fri, Apr 21, Noon-1:30p
Fri, May 5, Noon-1:30p
Wed, May 10, Noon-1:00p
Sat, May 20, 6:00-8:30p
Geshe Sangpo named  president
of NC Tibetan community
During his visit to the Kadampa Center on Sunday, March 26, Mr. Penpa Tsering, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Americas, announced that Geshe Palden Sangpo was chosen by the Tibetan community of North Carolina as their new president. This announcement was also featured on the official website of The Office of Tibet, Washington, DC . See Geshe Sangpo in the news! 
Congratulations, Geshe Sangpo!

In October 2014, Geshe Sangpo was officially approved by FPMT as a resident teacher at Kadampa Center. 
Bookstore Corner
THE COMPASSION BOOK: Teachings for Awakening the Heart
~ By Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture compassion and fearlessness using the practice of lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years.
ENDLESS KNOT WAX SEAL STAMPS
Brass Wax Seal Stamps, adorned with the endless knot, one of the eight auspicious symbols, are now available. Each stamp includes a stick of sealing wax. $15
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
During April, we will focus on Gratitude, which is feeling appreciation and showing thankfulness for what others have done for us. The most relevant connection to children, is highlighting the kindness of our parents and focusing our gratitude toward our mothers and fathers. The Green Tara pujas at the Center are a way to practice this monthly!             ~ Christy Batts
Labor Day Weekend • Sep 1-4
Registration opening soon!
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
Many thanks go out to Venerable Lhamo who leads us in prayer on Sundays, and who leads our pujas. With her clear voice and kindness, she keeps us in tune.
Thank you, Lhamo-la!
Side Note
“Keep going,” “Keep on keepin’ on,” “Just do it,” “Never give up,” “You got this;” All slogans meant to inspire and basically finish what we set out to do, one you’ll even recognize from His Holiness. While tasks are as simple or as difficult as the karma involved, sometimes we feel like we are wading thru mud in boots loaded with ...
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Mon-Fri: 9:00a-5:30p (call ahead to check)
Silent Meditation: During open hours
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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.