" It’s the foggy mind, the mind that’s attracted to an object and paints a distorted projection onto it, that makes you suffer. That’s all. It’s really quite simple. " ~ Lama Thubten Yeshe Source : https://fpmt.org/teachers/yeshe/quotes

QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION FILL AN EMPTY PLATE: Donate non-perishable food during May/June during the food drive in Center lobby GET UP TO DATE: Listen to our 2019 Annual Member Meeting held Mar 31 RECITE MANTRAS FOR OUR GESHES' LONG LIVES: Enter Tara Mantra BENEFIT LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT: Recite Praises to the 21 Taras and enter them here OFFER PROSTRATIONS: The 2019 Annual Appeal practice. Enter your count here

Apr 29-May 5, 2019

MONDAY, APR 29 7:00-8:30p, Guru Puja with Tsog TUESDAY, APR 30 7:00-8:30p, Buddhism in a Nutshell, class one of five with Sandy Carlson, registration requested, here – Evening Class WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 7:00-8:30p, Mileposts on the path to enlightenment: Lamrim teachings with Geshe Gelek Current topic: The Wisdom of Emptiness THURSDAY, MAY 2 10:00-11:30a, Buddhism in a Nutshell class five of five with Patti Pandya, registration requested, here – Daytime Class FRIDAY, MAY 3 Noon-1:00p, Lunch Bunch SATURDAY, MAY 4 – Spring Soiree today! 9:30-11:00a, First Saturday Meditation 1:00-4:00p, Spring Soiree Treasure swap, food and fun – all welcome! 6:00p, Dinners at 6 Meet at Aladdin's Eatery in North Hills SUNDAY, MAY 5 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: Spring Family Dharma Classes See our FULL CALENDAR

2019 PROSTRATION C HALLENGE COUNT: 9,496 Please enter your count here

– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –

RECITE PRAISES TO THE 21 TARAS TO BENEFIT LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT Our precious spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000 Praises to the 21 Taras to create the causes for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Remember to keep a count of your personal recitations and enter them here. Our progress as of Friday: 13,584 ( 13.6 percent of our goal)

An amazing chance to create merit!

– PUJAS –

GURU PUJA WITH TSOG Mon,  Apr 29, 7:00-8:30p Sponsor the puja here MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Sun,  May 12, 1:00-2:00p Sponsor the puja here

TSOG DAY Tue,  May 14 No puja at Center; reminders for those who may wish to perform tsog at home TARA PRACTICE: A TREASURY OF TWO SIDDHIS Sat,  May 18, 1:00-5:00p Sponsor the puja here

– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –

MILEPOSTS ON THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT WITH GESHE GELEK Geshe Gelek continues to teach on selected topics from Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim. Current topic: The Wisdom of Emptiness WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Wednesdays WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: PRESENTING THE PATH - May 6 start The third module in a two-year series. We will explore 13 essential topics in Buddhism, from meditation to karma to death and rebirth, and more! This is an excellent course of study for those who have the basics and wish to start going deeper into Buddhist philosophy. Registration requested. Click here WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (May 6-20 & Jun 3, 10, 24) WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE

BUDDHISM IN A NUTSHELL 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, here WHEN: 7:00-8:39p, Thursdays (April 30 - May 28) WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE

– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –

Don't miss this dynamic teacher who combines a precise knowledge of Dharma with a challenging and compassionate teaching style.

VENERABLE ROBINA COURTIN  Jun 17-23 Kadampa Center is happy to welcome Venerable Robina Courtin for a week-long visit with evening teachings from 7-9 Jun 18, 19 and 20, a weekend workshop Fri Jun 21-Sun Jun 23, and our Sunday morning Dharma. For more details on the teaching schedule, click schedule. Registration is requested, click register. WHEN: Jun 17-23 WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa LEARN MORE SPONSOR THE TEACHINGS

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM

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 . Spring Family Dharma Classes - May 5-Jun 16 - Students will be studying 16 Guidelines Curriculum from the wisdom group How We Think. Parents are invited to join their children in the classroom building for programming designed for family participation. This is not drop-off programming. Parents attend with their children.

– FAMILY DHARMA CAMP –

FAMILY DHARMA CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN For the 5th consecutive year, Kadampa Center's Family Program brings you Family Dharma Camp. This year's camp event, themed " Seeking Wisdom with Joyful Effort ," will be held Friday-Sunday, August 23-25 at Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC. With Geshe Gelek and Geshe Sangpo's advice, we continue our third year studying the Six Perfections and go a step further, diligently persevering wisdom. Learn antidotes to laziness and reconnect with the intention and goals of your Dharma practice. Along with the practice and mantra of compassion, we'll be unstoppable Bodhisattvas in the making! Camp programming will be designed for children ages 5-14 with some concurrent mediation/discussion sessions for parents. WHAT: Family Dharma Camp WHEN: Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25 WHERE: Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC REGISTRATION: Now Open, click here

FAMILY PROGRAM

– COLLECTION –

FOOD DRIVE: MAY-JUNE 2019 Nutritional, non-perishable food items will be collected throughout May and June at Kadampa Center. No glass jars, please. Sadly, food insecurity remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. The needs increase during the summer months when children are home from school and do not receive the school free breakfasts and lunches. Bring your food item donations to the Collection Barrel in Kadampa Center's lobby. No glass jars, please. WHAT: Food Drive WHEN: May-June WHERE: Collection Barrel in Lobby

– UPCOMING EVENT –

HABITAT INTERFAITH BUILD DAY There's no experience needed to participated in the Habitat Interfaith Build Day, to be held Saturday, June 15. Mark your calendars and save the date! Join a special team and do good, feel good. All that is required are a willing heart and hands. For more information, or to sign-up, contact outreach@kadampa-center.org. WHAT: Habitat Interfaith Build Day WHEN: Sat, Jun 15, time TBD WHERE: To be announced soon

OUTREACH

KADAMPA CENTER PRISON PROJECT (KCPP) This spring, Nash residents are very much looking forward to beginning Pema Chodron’s  Living   Beautifully :  With Uncertainty and Change. Throughout our workshops, participants continuously express their gratitude to the Kadampa Center community for supporting the Prison Project and for making books available to them. How can you help? Use the button below to: Make a General Donation to KCPP Make a donation for 1-5 books for the next course, using Pema Chodron's, Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change at $15 per book.

DONATE BOOKS With a book in their hands, they hold tangible proof that someone out here has not forgotten them locked away in there. To them, that book represents hope and a way forward.

THE DAY THE BUDDHA WOKE UP ~ by Andrea Miller This board book that will captivate children of all ages. It’s the perfect way to introduce young children to the story of the Buddha—the clear, gracefully written story puts the Buddha's awakening into language children can understand. The simple arc of the Buddha’s questions, his quest, and his ultimate understanding will provide a meaningful and peaceful story that children—and their parents!—will love returning to again and again.

COLORFUL FELTED WOOL PURSES Colorful purses are made of New Zealand felted wool by artisans in Nepal. Very soft, comfortable and durable, this beautiful bag is fully lined inside and has a zipper closure along the top. Each bag is handmade and therefore unique, varying slightly in size, color and design. Felted wool purses $25

BOOKSTORE HOURS Office hours and before/after teachings CARE OF DHARMA MATERIALS

BOOKSTORE FAQs

CENTER HOURS Office Hours: Wed-Fri, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Visitors and Members are welcome during these hours to meditate, use the library or shop in the bookstore Volunteers are encouraged to work with their coordinator, or call the Center for access, as needed Lunch Bunch: noon on Fridays Scheduled classes and events take place most every day of the week. Please check our calendar for full listing. Open 30 minutes prior to all scheduled classes and events LEARN MORE

Brought to you by The Hospitality Team!

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR SPRING SOIREE PARTY Let's have fun with a Buddhist yard sale and cookout. WHAT: Spring Soiree Party with Treasure Swap, food and fun WHEN: Sat, May 4, 1-4 pm BRING: Side dish to share, lawn chairs for you and/or your family and your treasures. LEARN MORE

Brought to you by The Hospitality Team!

SMALL GROUPS – LET'S GET TOGETHER! Let's expand our social activities to include small groups with common hobbies or interests. Groups will meet informally and as often as they like. Animal Lovers - for avid dog walkers/shelter volunteers Game Night - board/video gamers Outdoor Activities - garden, hiking, biking, nature walk lovers And many more... Click here to learn more and register. LEARN MORE

FRIENDS & CONVERSATION: JOIN US FOR DINNERS AT 6 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, North Hills Mall)

Brought to you by The Hospitality Team! PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is responsible for their own meal; click here for menu and pricing

CAFE SNACKING ENCOURAGED Do you have the urge for a cuppa Dunkin' Donuts ® coffee (K-cup pod), a spot of tea, or an Oreo ® Thins Snack Pack? You'll find them all at Kadampa Cafe!

BEVERAGES $1 • SNACKS $0.50 • BOTTLED WATER $1

• Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis • 100% of Kadampa Cafe donations benefit our Center!

– MERIT MAKERS –

Thanks go out this week to Tim Mulhern for offering funds to purchase a new rug for the shoe area by the bench. Our last rug was on it's way out for a long time as many have tried to clean it and trim back the fraying edges to make it last. Thanks to your generosity Tim, we are looking a little spiffier and can let impermanence play it's role. Now what will we put on the wish list next? MORE MERIT MAKERS

– SIDE NOTES –

I've been listening to some Venerable Rene teachings and meditations. Here is a brief takeaway. Above the clouds there are... SIDE NOTES

– WORDLY WISE –

Three Vajras dorje sum (Tib); rdp rje gsum (Wyl) " The holy body, speech and mind of a buddha." Definition from:   Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Glossary

– QUICK CONNECTIONS –

2019 Annual Member Meeting: Listen here AmazonSmile: shop, Amazon donates Donate to Kadampa Center Budget and Financial Reports; Listen to audio of 7Oct18 report here Visitors Kadampa Center Prison Project

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Lineage and Teachers Memorials and Honoraria Our Sangha Recordings (teachings/audio classes) Speaker/Group Visit Request Streaming (teachings/class videos) This Week eNewsletter Archive

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