"The greatest problems of humanity are psychological, not material. From birth to death, people are continually under the control of their mental sufferings."
~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, NOV 26
- A global movement of generosity, where folks around the world give from their hearts in support of what they believe in. This is a social media day to spread the word about how we work with our minds and to gain needed support. Click here to see ideas to use when sharing the Kadampa Center's website link with your friends.
FRIDAY, NOV 30
SATURDAY, DEC 1
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
23,975
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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LAMA TSONGKHAPA GURU PUJA WITH TSOG
, Sun, Dec 2, honors the founder of our Gelugpa tradition. During this Guru Puja, we will make light offerings at the altar and the stupa, and read and meditate on readings from the Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga. All are welcome to attend, even if you are unfamiliar with the practice.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Sun, Dec 2
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND EVENTS –
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In these facilitated discussion sessions, we invite everyone -- past and future Discovering Buddhism students and teachers, and anyone else who wants to discuss foundational Buddhist topics in the context of day-to-day practice.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Nov 5 - Dec 10)
- WHERE: Center Gompa
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Discovering Buddhism is a two-year course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the lamrim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment practiced in Tibetan Buddhism. The two-year curriculum covers 13 of the 14 modules in the course.
Discovering Buddhism: Mind and Its Potential begins Monday, Jan 7.
Click here to register.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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In this workshop series, we'll explore different methods of integrating practice into our daily lives, as outlined in Denise Flora's book,
The Rhythm of Virtue. Learn a list of 16 virtues using rhythms.
- WHAT: The Rhythm of Virtue – Sunday Workshops: Drum the Guidelines
- WHEN: 1:30-3:30p; Dec 16
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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Denise Flora's new book, "The Rhythm of Virtue," is available in the Center's bookstore.
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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.
FAMILY DHARMA CLASSES: Dec 2, 9, 16
(No program Dec 23 and 30, children are welcome in the gompa with their families)
- Parents invited to attend classes with their children during Sunday regular class time
- Specific Buddhist philosophies and practices will be taught, practiced and discussed by specially invited Sangha and Senior lay teachers
- Children are also always welcome in the gompa, if it's a better fit
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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Come join our discussion on how to incorporate the Dharma into our relationships with our children.
- WHAT: Parent Discussion Night and Potluck
- WHEN: Fri, Dec 21; 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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- Thank you everyone for your generous donations! After we learned all about mandalas from Christy Batts, we made a beautiful one in the gompa with all the donated items and now they are off to InterAct to benefit many women in need.
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WHY BUDDHISM IS TRUE: THE SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY OF MEDITATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT
~ by Richard Wright
Buddhism holds that human suffering is a result of not seeing the world clearly—and proposes that seeing the world more clearly, through meditation, will make us better, happier people.
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NEW T-SHIRTS IN!
"EVERYTHING CHANGES
THAT'S A FACT"
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Just arrived! Soft, charcoal, long sleeve women's and soft, black, long sleeve men/unisex. Both come in all sizes. Just in time for the holidays!
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BOOKS MAKE THE BEST HOLIDAY GIFTS!
Whatever holidays you celebrate, books are always the right size, color, and never need batteries. Browse our selection of inspiring and thought-provoking books on Buddhism by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe, Pema Chodron, and more!
All under $20!
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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is underway!
Many colors make our beautiful tapestry at Kadampa Center. Click on the button below to become a supporter or increase your gifts and weave your colors into our Tapestry!
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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. Practice everyday and help foster an international spirit of harmony and cohesion amongst the FPMT community!
Resulting grants benefit FPMT projects around the world!
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KADAMPA CAFE: SNACKING STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Do you have the urge for a cuppa Dunkin' Donuts® coffee (K-cup pod), a delicious Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey granola bar, or this week's favorite, a Kellogg's
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Rice Krispie Treat? 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:
Rice Krispie® Treats
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Suggested Donations:
• Hot Beverages = $1.00
• Bottled Water = $1.00
• Snacks = $0.50
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Lend a hand...
Help Dharma thrive – with your help we can accomplish anything!
Position needed: Greeter
INTERESTED?
Email
or call 919.859.3433
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We'd like to send huge thanks to the Volunteers in the Family Program for their service. Their joyful effort is inspiring and creates the causes for our Center to thrive. We all appreciate your kindnesses and time spent planning, teaching and helping our young minds: Christy Batts, Vivian Magarino, Dorothy Robson, Adriana Ortegon, Viviane Kraus, Lauri Robbins, Catherine Do, Shannon Blackwood, Annalisa Jaynes, Echo Townsend, Kelly/Andrew Hutzel, Ian/Ann Worthington, Kolleen Mitchell, Sara Tomasin, Erin Sloan, Tim Mulhern, Sue Stern, Jorie Walker and Andre Smith.
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Not knowing, patience and practice. This moment. That's all there is and everything is AOK regardless cause that's all there is regardless.
Wish everyone good luck with that.
"You can either ride the wave or suck the surf." ~ Joe Caruso
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The largest of the three major Gelugpa monasteries; founded near Lhasa by one of Lama Tsongkhapa’s disciples. Now reestablished in exile in south India.
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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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