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Once you realize the true evolution of your mental problems, you’ll never blame any other living being for how you feel.
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~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, JAN 7
TUESDAY, JAN 8
WEDNESDAY, JAN 9
FRIDAY, JAN 11
SATURDAY, JAN 12
- 6:00p, Dinners at 6 - Meet at Aladdin's Eatery in North Hills
SUNDAY, JAN 13
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2018
FINAL
STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
24,768
The Finale of our 2018 Practice!
Thank You everyone for offering your circumambulations in 2018!
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– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –
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Our precious spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000
Praises to the 21 Taras to create the causes and remove obstacles for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Remember to keep a count of your personal recitations and enter them
here.
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This is an amazing chance to create merit!
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No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –
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Geshe Gelek returns to teaching on the complete Lamrim text by Lama Tsongkhapa.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Wednesdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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In these teachings, Geshe Gelek will use topics from the Kadampa Master Geshe Chekawa's
The Seven Point Mind Training
as a tool for exploring methods of making our lives happier.
- WHEN: Sundays, 10:30-Noon
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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New Discovering Buddhism Cycle Begins Jan 7
Discovering Buddhism is a two-year course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the lamrim, the step-by-step to enlightenment practiced in Tibetan Buddhism.
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The first module in a two-years series of classes, in this class we'll examine the mind and how it creates happiness and suffering, and learn how to transform destructive thoughts and attitudes to create a positive and joyous mind.
Registration requested; click
here
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Jan 7-Feb 11)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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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; click
here
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Tuesdays, (Jan 8-Feb 5)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– SPIRITUAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT –
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Members purify negativities at Dorje Khadro puja
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Many members brought 2018 to a close, and started the new year afresh, by participating in the Dorje Khadro fire puja. The puja, a powerful Mahayana purification practice, allows participants to purify negative karma accumulated throughout the year (and before), and to begin the new year with a positive mind and compassionate heart. During the fire burning practice, black sesame seeds symbolizing past negative karmic actions are burned.
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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
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Winter/Spring Session, Jan 13-Apr 28
- Students will be studying the 16 Guidelines from the wisdom group How We Think.
- There are three classes: preschool, grades K-4, and grades 5-8
- Drop off is made available by the generosity of many volunteer teachers and assistants
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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PARENT POTLUCK AND DISCUSSION
Come join our discussion on how to incorporate the Dharma into our relationships with our children.
- WHAT: Parent Discussion Night and Potluck
- WHEN: Fri., Jan 18, 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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– 16 GUIDELINES NEWSLETTER –
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Created by Kadampa Center 5th through 8th-grade Sunday School class
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- Interview: Humility with Vincent Batts
- Quiz: Which guideline are you?
- What does patience mean to you?
- Crossword: How we think
- Contentment drawing
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HOPE: PASS IT ON
The Interfaith Prayer Gathering was a huge success! Around 45 people came to the Kadampa Center, Sun, Jan 6. Many wonderful insights were shared and those who attended were moved as these Faith leaders spoke:
- Buddhist: Geshe Gelek
- Baha'i: Jack Thatcher
- Interfaith Ministry: Christie Mabry
- Jewish: Judye Jacobs
- Morman: Troy Samuels
- Muslim: Enes Kurtay
We invite you to listen in to the speakers and enjoy the love and hope shared within our community.
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FATHOMING THE MIND
~ by B. Alan Wallace
Bestselling author B. Alan Wallace delivers the long-awaited follow up to his Stilling the Mind: Shamatha Teachings from Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence. Fathoming the Mind continues the commentary to Dudjom Lingpa’s Vajra Essence, daringly contextualizing Buddhist teachings on the Great Perfection as a revolutionary challenge to many contemporary beliefs.
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HAND CARVED WOODEN SYMBOLS
Attractive hand carved wooded wall hangings are available in several designs, including the OM syllable and the Tibetan Endless Knot, one of the eight auspicious symbols. Available in several colors, the carvings are approximately 5" high and 3.5" wide. Please note that since they are handmade, the actual size may vary slightly.
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2019 BUDDHIST CALENDARS ARE HERE!
Get a jump on the new year with one of these beautiful and inspirational Buddhist calendars! Titles include: Sacred Images of Tibet, Pema Chodron: Awakening the Heart, The Dalai Lama: Heart of Wisdom, and Insight from the Dalai Lama page-a-day.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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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 of North Hills Mall)
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PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is responsible for their own meal; click
here
for menu and pricing
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019 Annual Appeal Finale
Rejoice time!
Huge heartfelt thanks go out to each and everyone of YOU that made this Appeal Phenomenal! Last week we were $10,000 away from our goal and as of today we are _____ over!
[Jill will fill in]
Take a moment to rejoice that so many support the Center in wonderful ways. We truly have a lot to be thankful for.
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Resulting grants benefit FPMT projects around the world!
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SUPPORT THE INTERNATIONAL MERIT BOX PROJECT
Cultivate generosity in your daily practice by placing a Merit Box on your altar (or other convenient location), generate your motivation with Bodhichitta, make offerings (bless them with your mind), and dedicate the merits. Help foster an international spirit of harmony and cohesion amongst the FPMT community.
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KADAMPA CAFE: SNACKING STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Do you have the urge for a cuppa Dunkin' Donuts® coffee (K-cup pod), some Annie
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Bunny Fruit Snacks, or Fritos
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Corn Chips? You'll find ALL these, and more, at the Kadampa Cafe!
Kadampa Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis
(simply drop your coins or bills in the nearby donation jar).
Thanks to a generous practitioner, 100% of Kadampa Cafe donations benefit our Center.
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This Week's Favorite:
Fritos
® Corn Chips
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Suggested Donations:
• Hot Beverages = $1.00
• Bottled Water = $1.00
• Snacks = $0.50
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Thanks go out this week to all those who supported the Annual Appeal whether by giving financially, in-kind donations, offering service or planning for prostrations this year. Together we made it possible not only to reach our goal, we surpassed it! Thank you so much for believing in the Vision of Kadampa Center and supporting the place we all love so deeply.
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Welcome to 2019! Already a week in and away we go! Some traditions live on even when we change outwardly like Buddhists with Christmas trees and then taking it down after Epiphany. Removing ornaments, lights and tinsel was particularly gnarly and humorous this year as this...
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A principal consciousness that combines the two factors of wishing to free all beings from suffering and of wishing to attain enlightenment because of that; the spontaneous altruistic mind of enlightenment can be either aspirational or engaging."
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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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