" When I talk of being detached, what I mean is to be simpler, more easy-going. Detachment doesn’t mean totally renouncing everything. It means that you loosen your grip and be more relaxed. " ~ Lama Thubten Yeshe Source : https://fpmt.org/teachers/yeshe/quotes

QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION FILL AN EMPTY PLATE: Donate non-perishable food during the food drive in the Center lobby May-June GET UP TO DATE: Listen to our 2019 Annual Member Meeting held Mar 31 RECITE MANTRAS FOR OUR GESHES' LONG LIVES: Enter Tara Mantra BENEFIT LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT: Recite Praises to the 21 Taras and enter them here OFFER PROSTRATIONS: The 2019 Annual Appeal practice. Enter your count here

May 6-12, 2019

MONDAY, MAY 6 7:00-8:30p, Discovering Buddhism: Presenting the Path class one of six with Hemant Pandya, registration requested, here TUESDAY, MAY 7 7:00-8:30p, Buddhism in a Nutshell, class two of five with Sandy Carlson, registration requested, here – Evening Class FRIDAY, MAY 10 Noon-1:00p, Lunch Bunch SATURDAY, MAY 11 6:00p, Dinners at 6 Meet at Aladdin's Eatery in North Hills SUNDAY, MAY 12 9:00-9:45a, Sunday Meditation Circle 10:30-Noon, Sunday Dharma and Happiness with Geshe Sangpo 10:30-Noon, Family Program: Spring Family Dharma Classes Noon-1:00p, New Member Orientation 1:00-2:00p, Medicine Buddha Puja See our FULL CALENDAR

2019 PROSTRATION C HALLENGE COUNT: 10,723 Please enter your count here

– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –

RECITE PRAISES TO THE 21 TARAS TO BENEFIT LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT 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: 15,600 ( 15.6 percent of our goal)

An amazing chance to create merit!

– PUJAS –

MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Sun,  May 12, 1:00-2:00p Sponsor the puja here TSOG DAY Tue,  May 14 No puja at Center; reminders for those who may wish to perform tsog at home

TARA PRACTICE: A TREASURY OF TWO SIDDHIS Sat,  May 18, 1:00-5:00p Sponsor the puja here GURU PUJA WITH TSOG Wed,  May 29, Noon-1:30p Sponsor the puja here

– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –

Begins Monday! Presented in six sessions with Hemant Pandya.

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: PRESENTING THE PATH - Mondays! The third module in a two-year series. We will explore 13 essential topics in Buddhism, from meditation to karma to death and rebirth, and more! This is an excellent course for those who have the basics and wish to go deeper into Buddhist philosophy. Registration requested. Click here WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (May 6, 13, 20 & Jun 3, 10, 24) WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE

BUDDHISM IN A NUTSHELL 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 Sandy Carlson. Registration requested, here WHEN: 7:00-8:39p, Thursdays (April 30 - May 28) WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE

– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –

Don't miss this dynamic teacher who combines a precise knowledge of Dharma with a challenging and compassionate teaching style.

VENERABLE ROBINA COURTIN  Jun 17-23 Kadampa Center is happy to welcome Venerable Robina Courtin for a week-long visit with evening teachings from 7-9 Jun 18, 19 and 20, a weekend workshop Fri Jun 21-Sun Jun 23, and our Sunday morning Dharma. For more details on the teaching schedule, click schedule. Registration is requested, click register. WHEN: Jun 17-23 WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE SPONSOR THE TEACHINGS

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

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 .

Spring Family Dharma Classes - May 5-Jun 16 • Join us for 3 weeks of Family Dharma Discussions. The subject matter and format for Family Dharma Discussions is: How do we live the Dharma at our work and school?   Come discuss with other parents and hear what your kids have to say about: How to say what you believe How to treat real live bullies How to decide whether to play a video game or watch a show    We'll start with an intention together; have a facilitator for the children's discussion, while parents have their own. We'll come together, find out if our answers align, and share our perspectives! This is not drop-off programming. Parents attend with their children. Summer Programming

– FAMILY DHARMA CAMP –

FAMILY DHARMA CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN For the 5th consecutive year, Kadampa Center's Family Program brings you Family Dharma Camp. This year's camp event, themed " Seeking Wisdom with Joyful Effort ," will be held Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25 at Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC. With Geshe Gelek and Geshe Sangpo's advice, we continue our third year studying the Six Perfections and go a step further, diligently persevering wisdom. Learn antidotes to laziness and reconnect with the intention and goals of your Dharma practice. Along with the practice and mantra of compassion, we'll be unstoppable Bodhisattvas in the making!

Camp programming will be designed for children ages 5-14 with some concurrent mediation / discussion sessions for parents.

WHAT: Family Dharma Camp WHEN: Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25 WHERE: Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC REGISTRATION: Now Open, click here

FAMILY PROGRAM

– COLLECTION –

FOOD DRIVE: MAY-JUNE 2019 Nutritional, non-perishable food items will be collected throughout May and June at Kadampa Center. No glass jars, please. Sadly, food insecurity remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. The needs increase during the summer months when children are home from school and do not receive the school free breakfasts and lunches. Bring your food item donations to the Collection Barrel in Kadampa Center's lobby. No glass jars, please. WHAT: Food Drive WHEN: May-June WHERE: Collection Barrel in Lobby

– UPCOMING EVENT –

HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD DAY There's no experience needed to participated in the Habitat Interfaith Build Day, to be held Saturday, June 15. Mark your calendars and save the date! Join a special team and do good, feel good. All that is required are a willing heart and hands. For more information, or to sign-up, contact outreach@kadampa-center.org. WHAT: Habitat Interfaith Build Day WHEN: Sat, Jun 15, time TBD WHERE: To be announced soon

OUTREACH

LOVINGKINDNESS: THE REVOLUTIONARY ART OF HAPPINESS ~ by Sharon Salzberg The newest book to be re-issued in Shambhala’s pocket library series shows us how the practice of lovingkindness illuminates a path to cultivating love, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity, helping us realize our own capacity for goodness and a new connection with all beings.

NEPALESE HANDMADE NECKLACES Don't miss our selection of Nepalese handmade necklaces made from natural materials, such as wood, turquoise, shell, copal resin, and agate. Handmade and unique. Nepalese Necklace $25

BOOKSTORE HOURS Office hours and before/after teachings CARE OF DHARMA MATERIALS

BOOKSTORE FAQs

CENTER HOURS Office Hours: Wed-Fri, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitors and Members are welcome during these hours to meditate, use the library or shop in the bookstore Volunteers are encouraged to work with their coordinator, or call the Center for access, as needed Lunch Bunch: noon on Fridays Scheduled classes and events take place almost every day of the week. Please check the calendar for full listing. Open 30 minutes prior to scheduled classes and events LEARN MORE

DID YOU KNOW? You can donate in memory or honor of a loved one? So that days are remembered Looking for a new way to remember someone special or celebrate a milestone or event? Kadampa Center offers creative ways to make a gift to the Center in honor or in memory of someone. LEARN MORE

Brought to you by The Hospitality Team!

SMALL GROUPS – LET'S GET TOGETHER! 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. LEARN MORE

FRIENDS & CONVERSATION: JOIN US FOR DINNERS AT 6 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)

Brought to you by The Hospitality Team! PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is responsible for their own meal; click here for menu and pricing

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!

BEVERAGES $1 • SNACKS $0.50 • BOTTLED WATER $1

• Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis • 100% of Kadampa Cafe donations benefit our Center!

– MERIT MAKERS –

Thanks go out this week to Kolleen Mitchell for donating several of her lovely wraps to our collection. It's nice to have something to throw around your shoulders if you get cool in the gompa or to wear for modesty if need be. We love to be able to offer items like wraps and footies to our visitors and members. Anyone is welcome to bring more! Thanks Kolleen for your kind generosity. MORE MERIT MAKERS

– SIDE NOTES –

Yesterday in the gompa we bid farewell to Geshe-la w ith lots of love and laughter, until late July. He began teaching on the 8 Verses of Thought Transformation and promised to finish upon his return. The interwebs are full of challenges these days from “Cinnamon” to “10,000 steps a day.” 10,000, really? Maybe we can take... SIDE NOTES

– WORDLY WISE –

Three Principal Aspects of the Path lamtso name sum (Tib); lam gtso rnam gsum (Wyl) " The three main divisions of the lamrim: renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view (of emptiness). Also the title of a short prayer composed by Lama Tsongkhapa that is commonly recited during prayer services." NOTE: (Wyl) or Wylie, a method to transliterate the Tibetan script into Roman script. Definition from:   Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Glossary

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– QUICK CONNECTIONS –

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