QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION RECITE MANTRAS FOR OUR GESHES' LONG LIVES: Enter Tara Mantra Count here BENEFIT LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT: Recite Praises to the 21 Taras and enter here OFFER PROSTRATIONS: 2019 Annual Appeal practice; enter count here CONNECT WITH YOUR PEN: Become a KC Prison Project Pen Pal today. STREAMING: Live or On Demand

Sept 23 - 30, 2019

MONDAY, SEPT 23 7:00 - 8:30p, Discovering Buddhism: Karma Registration requested TUESDAY, SEPT 24 Tsog Day (reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home) 7:00 - 8:30p, Buddhism in a Nutshell (Evening class) Registration requested WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25 7:00-8:30p, Mileposts on the path to enlightenment: Lamrim with Geshe Gelek: Mind Training THURSDAY, SEPT 26 10:00-11:30a, Buddhism in a Nutshell (Daytime class) Registration requested FRIDAY, SEPT 27 10:30-Noon, Set up Altar and Gompa for Tara Practice Noon-1:00p, Lunch Bunch SATURDAY, SEPT 28 10:00-Noon, Last Saturday Serenity Gardening (Grounds Day) 1:00-3:00p, Making Praises to the 21 Taras 6:00p, Dinners at 6 (Meet at Aladdin's Eatery in North Hills) SUNDAY, SEPT 29 9:00-9:45a, Sunday Meditation Circle 10:30-Noon, Sunday Dharma and Happiness with Geshe Gelek or Geshe Sangpo 10:30-Noon, Family Program - Fall Session FULL CALENDAR

Upcoming Calendar Items

Come and join in this community practice! Tara is a female Buddha whose qualities include enlightened action and swiftly removing obstacles. LEARN MORE

Much happens during the fall: planting new fall flowers, cleaning the beds, cutting back spent flowers, to preparations for our annual bulb planting! LEARN MORE

Don't miss the opportunity to hear teachings with Venerable George, who brings a sharp and incisive intelligence to his presentation of the Dharma. REGISTRATION REQUESTED

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: 28,441 Learn more

Enter your 2019 Prostration Challenge count here! We'll offer them all to Geshe-la at the end of the year. We have 34,197 as of today! Learn more

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

Merit Makers & Side Notes

Thanks go out this week to Dwight Clark for power washing our building. Our grounds and facade are looking better and better with beautiful blossoms, waving flags, and now a sparkly exterior. Thank you Dwight for taking time out of your day to make our Center even more appealing! You are appreciated. MORE MERIT MAKERS Sitting on the deck eating oatmeal with chia seeds watching the birds stand on the ledge eating seeds. It’s all the same. Maybe next time... MORE SIDE NOTES

Family Program

WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US! New Fall Session Begins Sept 8 - Nov 24! How We Relate to Others Learn more 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 . FAMILY PROGRAM

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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Kadampa Center is affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama