"Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. From the least to the most important event, the affection and respect of others are vital for our happiness."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION

Jul 29-Aug 4, 2019
MONDAY, JUL 29

TUESDAY, JUL 30
  • 7:00-8:30p, Meditation 101 class four of five with Jill Marie, registration requested, here

WEDNESDAY, JUL 31

FRIDAY, AUG 2

SATURDAY, AUG 3 – Celebrate Geshe Gelek's 20th Anniversary as Kadampa Center's Resident Teacher!

SUNDAY, AUG 4 – Chokhor Duchen - Buddha's first teaching!
2019 PROSTRATION C HALLENGE COUNT: 22,285
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We celebrate our dear Geshe Gelek's
20th Anniversary as our resident teacher at Kadampa Center. Mark Your Calendar!

Saturday, August 3, 4 pm
– PUJAS –
Tu , Aug 6, 7-8:30p
Sponsor the puja here
Sat, Aug 10, 7:00-8:30p
Sponsor the puja here
Sat, Aug 25
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
Fri, Sep 6, Noon-1:00p
Sponsor the puja here
– UPCOMING HOLY DAYS –
Seven weeks after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya, India, the Buddha gave his first teaching at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. He expressed his profound realizations of the nature of existence in the Four Noble Truths. Our observance of this teaching, referred to as the First Turning of the Wheel, Chokhor Duchen, includes an Animal Blessing and Liberation.
  • WHEN: Sunday, Aug 4
– UPCOMING RETREATS –
In this Saturday mini-retreat, Geshe Gelek will lead us in Tara retreat. Doing Tara practice clears obstacles in our spiritual lives and helps us attain our positive goals, both spiritual and mundane. Note that lunch breaks are only one hour, so there is very little time to go out for lunch. We will provide lunch at the Center. Registration is requested, here
  • WHEN: 10:00a-4:15p, Saturday, Aug 17
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –
Discovering Buddhism: Karma begins at 7:00 pm, Monday, Sep 9. Registration requested, here
The fourth module in a two-year series. We explore the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities of teacher and student, and how to relate to a teacher for greatest benefit.
Childcare provided.
Registration requested. Click here
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Jul 8, 15, 22, 29, and Aug 5)
MEDITATION 101 - Evening Hours
For complete beginners, this intro course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques includes meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. Presented in five sessions by Jill Marie. Drop-ins welcome.
Registration requested. Click here
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Jul 9 - Aug 6)
Let's practice and earn merit together!
In these sessions, Geshe Sangpo explains that creating merit is an essential part of Buddhist practice. When we build up our stores of merit, it removes obstacles in our spiritual lives. This makes it easier to understand the teachings and apply the Dharma in our everyday lives. Making merit is also great purification!
  • When: 7:00-8:00p, Thu, Aug 8
– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –
An amazing chance to create merit!
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: 22,972 (23.0 percent of our goal)
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 .
  • Jun 2-Aug 16: Join us for 12 weeks of Operation 16G. This art-based curriculum is lead by Vivian and Dorothy and is a hands-on interactive for all ages. Teens can earn school-required volunteer hours. Adult assistants throughout the summer. If you're interested in either volunteer position, contact Christy.
  • Aug 23-25: 6th Annual Family Dharma Camp 2019
Curriculum
Each month we explore one of the 16 Guidelines, celebrate Buddhist holy days (such as Saka Dawa and Lama Tsongkhapa Day), introduce Buddhist practices (including prostrations and reciting mantras), and participate in Center-wide celebrations (like Losar and Compassion Day). Learn more, here.
Parents, are you interested in attending Discovering Buddhism sessions on Monday evenings? Childcare is now provided!
– FAMILY DHARMA CAMP –
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Hurry! Limited availability.
Do you know anyone who is pursuing a goal? This T-shirt is a great way to encourage their efforts! Remind them that everything worth doing is worth doing well. So, what does it mean to do something well? One aspect is to take joy in the journey! Click here to learn about the meaning of the T-shirt imprint, and to purchase your Gildan Softstyle Jersey T-shirt to benefit Kadampa Family Dharma Camp 2019. Available in youth and adult sizes.
Your purchase helps to fund a weekend of community teaching kids and families techniques of mindfulness to pursue their goals with compassion, wisdom, and joyful effort!
– COLLECTIONS –
Collection runs through Aug 15!
Prescription eyeglasses and reading glasses will be used to fit patients during a Free Healthcare Day to be held Sept. 15 at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. The event is sponsored by the Raleigh Sai Center. Glasses will be collected until Aug 15
  • WHAT: Eyeglass Drive
  • WHEN: Until Aug 15
  • WHERE: Collection Bin in Lobby
– UPCOMING EVENTS –
TRIANGLE INTERFAITH ALLIANCE AFTERNOON OF DEVOTIONAL PRAYER
The Triangle Interfaith Alliance will hold an afternoon of devotional prayer and thoughts regarding "Inspiration & Courage: Stories from our Lives or Faith Traditions."
  • WHAT: Inspiration & Courage: Stories from our Lives or Faith Traditions
  • WHEN: 3:00 pm, Sun, Aug 4
  • WHERE: Islamic Association of Raleigh, 808 Atwater St, Raleigh NC
To participate, all volunteers must register. Watch for more information on registration, coming soon!
ADOPT A STREAM CLEAN UP AT LAKE JOHNSON
Do you enjoy doing something for the environment? Lake Johnson accumulates trash along the shore lines and wildlife become entangled, or ingest trash that is toxic to them. The Family Program and Outreach have teamed up to offer this opportunity to do service work and protect the local wildlife at Lake Johnson. All ages are welcome to participate in the Adopt-A-Stream biannual cleaning.
  • WHAT: Adopt-A-Stream Project
  • WHEN: 8:00a-Noon, Sat, Oct 12 (Note date change)
  • WHERE: Johnson Lake Shoreline
  • REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Opens soon!
STAGES OF MEDITATION
~ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalashila - a translation of which is included - this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook, one of his favorite classic texts.
NEW & EXCITING!
We just received a wide variety of beautiful items that will benefit your practice or make great gifts for someone special. Some of the new inventory:

  • prayer wheels - many styles
  • silk scarves
  • door curtains & wall hangings
  • malas and mandala sets
  • statues - large to small
  • jewelry - rings, bracelets, necklaces and more
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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. Check the calendar for full listing. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start times.
Questions on giving?
Email centermanager@kadampa-center.org or call 919.859.3433
Special days, special giving !
Kadampa Center has special events on the various Tibetan holy days related to the Buddha and sponsoring a Holy Day creates the causes of vast generosity since what we give is multiplied by 100 million times! Go to our website to sponsor!

Brought to you by the
Hospitality Team!
We've expanded our social activities to include small groups with common hobbies or interests. Groups will meet informally and as often as they like.
  • Fitness/Health (Ex. walk/run/bike)
  • Movies/Game Night (Ex. movies/museum/board games)
  • Outdoor Activities (Ex. gardening/hiking/nature walks)
  • Spur-of-the-Moment (Ex. Meet me at the _______ in an hour.")
Click below to learn more and register.
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!
• Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis
• 100% of donations benefit Kadampa Center!
BEVERAGES $1 • SNACKS $0.50 • BOTTLED WATER $1
– MERIT MAKERS –
Our third annual blood drive in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday was a great success, with a total of 22 units of blood donated! This act of lifesaving kindness is our tribute to his wish that we offer acts of compassion for his birthday. Big thanks to Joan Lacey for all her hard work coordinating the drive, to Tim Mulhern for assisting Joan, and to all our amazing blood donors!
– SIDE NOTES –
A little something to think on.
"There is an optical illusion about
every person we meet."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
– WORDLY WISE –
tag tsam (Tib); btags tsam (Wyl)

"The subtlest meaning of dependent arising; every phenomenon exists relatively, or conventionally, as a mere label, merely imputed by the mind. "

(Wyl) or Wylie, is a method to transliterate the Tibetan script into Roman script.
– QUICK CONNECTIONS –
KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
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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