"Real happiness in life starts when you begin to cherish others ."

~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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Jan 22-28, 2018
MONDAY, JAN 22

TUESDAY, JAN 23
  • 7:00-8:30p, Meditation 101 with Jill Marie, class 3 of 5 class course - all welcome

WEDNESDAY, JAN 24

FRIDAY, JAN 26

SUNDAY, JAN 28
PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
Fri, Jan 26, Noon-1:30p
Wed, Jan 31, Noon-1:00p
Sat, Feb 10, 4:30-6:00p
HOLY DAY!
Monlam Chenmo - Day of Miracles (all day)
Thursday, Mar 1

The two-week long Tibetan Great Prayer Festival, Monlam Chenmo, culminates with the Day of Miracles. As a Buddha Holy Day, the karmic effects of virtuous actions performed on this day are multiplied exponentially, according to Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Join us from 7:00-8:00p for  Medicine Buddha Puja
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SPIRITUAL PROGRAM
STUDY & PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET SPIRITUAL NEEDS
FOUNDATION OF ALL GOOD QUALITIES
Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30p. Geshe Gelek will teach on The Foundations of All Good Qualifies , a condensed text that contains the entire Lamrim in 14 stanzas. All Welcome!

  • WHAT: Foundation of All Good Qualities with Geshe Gelek
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Wednesdays
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: SAMASARA & NIRVANA
The Discovering Buddhism two-year series continues with Samsara and Nirvana, a five-class module. Investigate how we are stuck in "samsara" and how we can achieve "nirvana" to be free from suffering to help others. This module is led by Stephanie Smith.

  • WHAT: Discovering Buddhism: Samsara & Nirvana
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Mondays, Jan 8-Feb 5
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
MEDITATION 101
An introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. Presented in five sessions. Includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. This course is led by Jill Marie.

  • WHAT: Meditation 101
  • WHEN: 7:00-8:30p Tuesdays, Jan 9-Feb 6
  • WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
  • COST: No fee; heartfelt donations welcome
MAKE FRIENDS WITH DEATH: FINDING PEACE AND PERSPECTIVE IN THIS ULTIMATE TRANSITION
Join us for a Weekend Workshop with Venerable Amy Miller. With her warm and engaging style and deep understanding of the Dharma, Venerable Amy brings a unique approach to the teachings that explores how we can use this wisdom in our daily lives.
In this workshop, we'll tackle one of the biggest questions of life.
FAMILY PROGRAM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WELCOME FAMILIES – JOIN US!
Family Program Volunteer, we depend on you, learn more.

Sunday morning classes begin at 10:30
16 Guidelines Focus Topic:
Patience – Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 25
The 16 Guidelines are an initiative of The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW), an international non-profit organization. FDCW aims to help people everywhere to develop their innate capacity for compassion and wisdom in order to live a happy, peaceful and beneficial life.
OUTREACH
COMPASSION IN ACTION
TRIANGLE INTERFAITH ALLIANCE ANNUAL DINNER
Please join us for the Triangle Interfaith Alliance 2018 Annual Dinner featuring WRAL Anchor and Reporter David Crabtree. Ordained a permanent deacon in 2004, Crabtree will present, "We Are One."

  • WHAT: Triangle Interfaith Alliance Annual Dinner
  • WHEN: Thu, Feb 1, 6:00-9:00p
  • WHERE: Islamic Association of Raleigh, 808 Atwater St., Raleigh
  • COST: Adults $15, Students and youth $10, Children under 5 Free
  • TO RSVP and make dinner reservations, email Judye Jacobs here
  • Questions, contact Zubaida Khan here
LOVE NOTES PROJECT
Write a note with a simple expression of hope and love to brighten someone's day. We are pleased to work with Meals on Wheels to deliver Love Notes with daily meals. Send your message of Love and Hope to hungry hearts. Pick-up/drop-off at Kadampa Center.
BOOKSTORE CORNER
BOOKS, DHARMA RITUAL & GIFT ITEMS
AWAKENING TOGETHER: THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF INCLUSIVITY AND COMMUNITY
~ By Larry Yang
Combines the intimately personal, the Buddhist and universal into a loving, courageous, important work that will benefit all who read it. For anyone who longs to collaborate and create a just and inclusive community.
COLORFUL HANDLOOM SCARVES
Beautiful Nepalese hand loom Raspberry Border scarves made of 100% cotton. Dress up a favorite outfit or coat, or use as a lightweight shawl. Entirely handmade. Approximately 18 by 72 inches. Choose from several beautiful colors.
  • $12 each
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
MERIT MAKERS
Thanks go out this week to Julia McCollum, who is our new inside gardener. She has been trained well by Carol Vogel who has taken care of our plants and flowers so lovingly. Julia comes once per week to offer her kind service and joyful effort while making sure we are ready for Sundays! (Note: Everyone is welcome to bring flowers for the altar at any time we are open. It's a great way to offer to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas!)
SIDE NOTE
A walk in the woods yesterday at new found Hemlock Bluffs Park; with no coat yet snow still on the ground felt like I was in a 60’s movie from the Alps with...
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GOOD THINGS TO KNOW

Literally, mind protection. Mantras are Sanskrit syllables usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity and embody the qualities of that deity.

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