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Nov 11 - Nov 17, 2019
MONDAY, NOV 11

TUESDAY, NOV 12

WEDNESDAY, NOV 13

THURSDAY, NOV 14

FRIDAY, NOV 15

SATURDAY, NOV 16

SUNDAY, NOV 17
Upcoming Calendar Items
VENERABLE GEORG E IS HERE!
Don't miss the opportunity to hear teachings with Venerable George, who brings a sharp and incisive intelligence to his presentation of the Dharma.
See the schedule for: Weekend workshop on how to meditate on emptiness, Discovering Buddhism on Monday nights, the Four Noble Truths on Wednesdays and Translating Tibetan using the Heart Sutra Nov 14.
In this module, we explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our lives. Learn to fulfill your purpose in life, resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help yourself and others at death. 
When: Nov 4 - Dec 9 (Nov 11, class taught by Venerable George - No class Nov 25)

Evening Meditation 101 is an introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners, and includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. When: Nov 5 - Dec 10 (No class Nov 26)

Lhabab Düchen is one of the four major Buddhist holy days of the year. On this day, we celebrate the Buddha’s return to beings in our realm after a three-month separation.
This is an auspicious day for practice, when the karmic effects of actions are multiplied one hundred million times.
When: Nov 19

Practices to offer
Our spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000 of these praises to create the causes for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Enter here. Our progress as of today: 52,548
Enter your 2019 Prostration Challenge count here! We'll offer them all to Geshe-la at the end of the year. We have 40,896 as of today!
Merit Makers & Side Notes
Thanks go out this week to our All Star Mowing Team! Big shout out to leader Scott Dickerson and team members: Paul Krebs, Tom Stanton, Josh Henson, Chase Haddix and Peter Cranford. Thank you so much guys, for keeping our grounds groomed and looking good all summer long. We appreciate the generous effort and time you gave to the Center during the hot summer! Thank you so much.
Walking through the woods yesterday on a crisp fall afternoon enjoying the solitude and post teaching mind I paused at the...
Family Program
Fall Session Sept 8 - Nov 24! How We Relate to Others
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 .
Social Opportunities
Kadampa Center Hours

Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(please call ahead to ensure staff is available
 to unlock building)
Wed-Fri: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Silent meditation - all welcome (call ahead)

Classes and events take place throughout the week. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start times.


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