"Without the practice of morality, there’s no enlightenment, no liberation from samsara, not even good rebirths in future lives."
~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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MONDAY, AUG 27
WEDNESDAY, AUG 29
THURSDAY, AUG 30
FRIDAY, AUG 31
SATURDAY, SEP 1
SUNDAY, SEP 2
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
19,793
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Wed, Sep 5
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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TARA PRACTICE: A TREASURY OF TWO SIDDHIS
(Sat, Sep 15, 1:00-5:30p)
In this practice we deepen our connection with the 21 Taras by visualizing her present with us, contemplating the specific enlightened activity of each Tara, making beautiful and bountiful offerings, and doing prayers, prostrations and mantras.
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING TEACHINGS –
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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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Geshe Gelek is teaching on this condensed Lamrim text, with the intent to help students become familiar with these texts so we may use them in our daily practice.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES –
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Geshe Sangpo explains the purpose and benefits of the practices, and we will all do the practice, benefiting participants.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Thursdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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An introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for beginners, which can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.
Presented in five sessions.
New daytime series
with Venerable Lhamo
- WHEN: Thursdays, Aug 2-Aug 30, 10:00-11:30a
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Learn what tantra is, how it works, and why it is a powerful form of practice. Presented in five sessions
with Don Brown
- WHEN: Mondays, Sep 10-Oct 8, 7:00-8:30p (Practice Day Oct 1; Discovering Buddhism Celebration Oct 8)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– INTERNATIONAL RETREAT WITH LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE –
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LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT 2019
Save the dates and join us for all or part of the four-week retreat with our Spiritual Director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Stay tuned for more information, including registration details.
- WHAT: Light of the Path 2019
- WHEN: May 5-30
- WHERE: Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC
MORE
INFO COMING SOON
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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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FALL SCHEDULE: Sundays, Sep 2-Nov 18
- 16 Guidelines Curriculum from the wisdom group How We Think
- Classes for ages 0-4, ages 5-9, and ages 10-14
- Drop-off programing led by volunteers
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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 Sep 21; 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED!
We have another excellent opportunity to practice compassion in action, for some very needy children in Haiti. They are in desperate need of school supplies.
Items will be delivered personally and must be collected by
Wed, Sept 19
in the Kadampa Center lobby.
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Mark your calendars for an Interfaith afternoon of devotional pray and thoughts regarding "Blessings of the Earth."
- WHAT: Interfaith Prayer Gathering – Blessings of the Earth
- WHEN: Sun Oct 7, 3:00p
- WHERE: Unity of the Triangle
5570 Munford Rd, Raleigh NC 27612
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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.
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DEITY STATUES AVAILABLE
Have you seen our expanded selection of beautiful deity statues? Made in Nepal, a variety of deity statues are available, including White Tara, Vajrasatva, and Shakyamuni Buddha. The states are available in various sizes, perfect to adorn an altar or your favorite place for meditation. Offered by size, from $150-$300.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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Come to the Center, bring your own lunch, and hang out around the big conference table. Make connections that will support you and your practice now, and in the future!
- WHAT: Lunch Bunch
- WHEN: Fridays, Noon-1:00p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby
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Our Lost and Found Bin, located by the back door, is overflowing!
Have you left anything behind?
- Water bottle
- Jacket
- Sweater
- Shoes
- Lunch bag
- Diaper bag
- Sun glasses
Whatever is still around by the end of August will be taken to Good Will.
Thanks for checking!
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Lend a hand...
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish anything!
Position needed: Greeter
INTERESTED?
Email
or call 919.858.3433
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Thanks go out this week to Tim Mulhern and David Strevel for enduring the summer heat on our roof. They fixed an issue, did some preventative maintenance and now we are in tip-top shape! Thanks David and Tim for being good stewards of our building. You are both appreciated!
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I heard a helpful story last week. If you have ever been the recipient of someone’s hostility, here’s another way to deal.
One day while the Buddha was resting with a group of villagers, a man arose and began shouting at him angrily. The Buddha simply sat there, remained calm and asked,
“Young sir...
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The teacher who has had the greatest influence upon a particular disciple's entering or following the spiritual path.
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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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