"Hearing the teachings benefits your own mind, and later, because
of having heard it, you will be able to benefit others."
~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
- TAKE STEPS TO PURIFY: Circumambulate our Stupa
- TRANSFORM LIVES: Basic needs collection for women and children at local shelter
- HELP DHARMA THRIVE: Participate in the Count Me In! campaign
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TUESDAY, MAR 20
WEDNESDAY, MAR 21
FRIDAY, MAR 23
SATURDAY, MAR 24
SUNDAY, MAR 25
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
7,450
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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SAKA DAWA – May 29
This day marks Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (passing from this life). Our schedule at Kadampa Center includes:
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- 3:00p, Animal Blessing and Liberation
- 7:00p, Medicine Buddha Puja
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DRAWING A BUDDHA TANGKHA IN THE BUDDHIST TRADITION
Study with Jampal, a master of Buddhist art, and learn the techniques and procedures for drawing an image of the Shakyamuni Buddha in the Tibetan tradition. In four, two-hour classes, he will take students through the exacting process of creating this classic, sacred image.
- WHEN: 1:30-3:30p Saturdays, Apr 7-28
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
- REGISTRATION: Now open, register here
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WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
16 Guidelines Topic:
Sign up to volunteer
here!
"It isn't our position but our disposition that makes us happy."
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- SAVE THE DATES -
- Family Program Camp Out, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27
- 5th Annual Family Dharma Camp, Aug 26-27
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The
16 Guidelines
are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization.
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LOVE NOTES PROJECT
Write a note with a simple expression of hope and love to brighten someone's day. We are pleased to work with Meals on Wheels to deliver
Love Notes with daily meals. Send your message of Love and Hope to hungry hearts.
Pick-up/drop-off at Kadampa Center.
10 cards
10 minutes
10 hearts touched
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BASIC NEEDS COLLECTION FOR INTERACT SHELTER
Transform lives! Support those in need at the InterAct Shelter by providing personal hygiene items for women and children, including tooth brushes, shampoo, deodorant, diapers, baby lotion, pull-up socks for babies and children, etc. (
new and unused only, please
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We will collect these items in the Kadampa Center Lobby during the month of March.
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THE BODHISATTVA GUIDE: A Commentary on the Way of the Bodhisattva
~ By His Holiness the Dalai Lama
One of the most beloved of all Buddhist texts, The Way of the Bodhisattva is a practical guide to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. In this commentary on key sections of the text, the Dalai Lama shows how any of us can develop a truly “good heart.”
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PRAYER FLAGS
Remove obstacles to spiritual and material success and the spreading of the Dharma teachings. Prayer flags can be hung horizontally or fastened vertically to posts. They can be hung indoors to increase the spiritual atmosphere. The mantra imprinted on the flags my vary.
- Large Flag Set $24
- Small Flag Set $12
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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We need your help
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish so much more this year.
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Kitchen Manager
- Front Desk Greeter
- Team Captain, Shed
- Painters, Interior
- Protocol Writers
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The Kalachakra section of our altar (to the right of Shakyamuni Buddha’s statue, facing out from the altar) received a nice facelift recently. Patti Pandya created lovely garlands with silk rosebuds and beads to grace the space. Patrick McGinity adjusted and tightened the wire strung in front of the statue, so that it no longer sags. Many thanks to both for your kind and attentive service to our altar’s beauty!
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Our FB poster placed this quote as a header for a posting for mowers:
“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” ~ Hal Borland
Sometimes we can’t see the trees for the grass. Guess it’s time to lie on the earth on our backs and open our eyes.
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The prince of the Shakya clan who became Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha.
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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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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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