"Inner happiness is not determined by material circumstances or sensual gratification. It depends on our mind. The most vital thing is to
recognize how important this kind of happiness really is."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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MONDAY, NOV 6
TUESDAY, NOV 7
- 7:00-8:30p, Buddhism in a Nutshell led by Sandy Carlson (week one of five-week course; meets Tuesdays – all welcome!)
SATURDAY, NOV 11
SUNDAY, NOV 12
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PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
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Friday, Nov. 10 (Center open all day)
One of the four major Buddhist holy days;
an auspicious day for practice.
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SPIRITUAL PROGRAM
MEDITATION PRACTICE DAY
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DEDICATE A DAY TO FOCUS ON CORE MEDITATION PRACTICES IDEAL FOR YOUR DAILY PRACTICE
Join us for a
Mediation Practice Day to be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 to focus on core mediation practices beneficial for daily practice.
The Meditation Practice Day will be held from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will include six 35-minute sessions, breaks and lunch. Each session will include setting a motivation, meditation on the given topic, dedication, and journal entry. Participants are asked to bring a journal and food for snacks and lunch. Use the button below to
register or to learn more.
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NOTE: This session satisfies the Intensive Practice Day requirement for "How to Mediate," for those working towards Discovering Buddhism certification. Meditations on the Mind, a full-day Intensive Practice Day required for "Mind and its Potential," will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9.
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DHARMA TREASURES II
A KADAMPA CENTER FUNDRAISER
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Looking for a meditation cushion, thangka, mandala offering set, prayer wheel, or altar items? You’re in luck!
Two Kadampa couples are downsizing and are offering everything FREE! If you are inspired, all donations go to Kadampa Center.
WHEN: November 12
TIME: After the teachings
WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby
DONATIONS accepted by Cash, Check or Charge
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WELCOME FAMILIES - JOIN US!
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NEW FOUR-WEEK MODULAR CLASSES
- Current Topic: Courage
- Nov 12, 19, Dec 3, 19
- Enroll your child today!
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FOUR CLASS LEVELS
- Preschool
- Lower Elementary
- Upper Elementary
- Middle School
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THE BUDDHA'S DREAM OF LIBERATION: FREEDOM, EMPTINESS, AND AWAKENING NATURE
~ By James Coleman
In clear language, Professor Coleman guides us through the ancient sutras that preserve the Buddha’s message, illuminating their meaning for today’s world. It concludes with Lama Palden on how to use meditation to bring the Buddha’s wisdom into our daily lives.
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CAROLINA MORNING
CUSHIONS These "Seats from the South" are made in North Carolina and are designed to help align the spine by raising the hips above the knees, develop core strength, flexibility and balance, and provide a wide, stable seat. Available in a variety of sizes.
- Small cushion: $49
- Large cushion: $52
- Smile cushion: $49
- Zabuton floor mat: $69
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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OUTREACH
COMPASSION IN ACTION
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
& Food Drive
Please join Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Benson UMC, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, the Catholic community of St. Francis and Temple Beth Or for a Thanksgiving service to be held:
When: Thursday, November 16th, 7pm
Where: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh
Join us as we stand together as one community of support and compassion.
If you cannot attend but would like to donate food, please bring it to Kadampa Center by Thanksgiving Day. Non-perishable foods in non-breakable containers, please.
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We use about 200 long mats on the floor at the Light of the Path retreat, and more than 200 small cloths to cover student tables. A brave team of laundresses hauled all that fabric to the nearby laundromat recently for a marathon of washing, drying, trimming and folding -- all is ready for the next retreat! Many thanks to Venerable Khando, Joanna Smith, Cherie Sutorus, Jill Marie and Donna Seese for their work!
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
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Literally "definite emergence". The state of mind not having the slightest attraction to samsaric pleasures for even a second and having the strong wish for liberation.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Mon-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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