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"There are certain types of suffering, such as the suffering associated with birth, sickness, old age and death than cannot be avoided.
But there are many other problems in the world, from marital
quarrels to the most devastating wars, that could be avoided
if only we adopted a sane and healthy attitude."
~ His Holiness the Dala Lama
Source: 3
65 Dalai Lama: Daily Advice from the Heart
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MANTRA PLEDGES:
Rejoice!
We've recited
1,347,401
Mani mantras so far! This mantra is beneficial for our minds, our Center, and for all beings.
Add
yours to our count today!
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MONDAY, SEP 11
TUESDAY, SEP 12
- No Buddhism in a Nutshell today. Meditation 101 led by David Machles begins Sep 26
FRIDAY, SEP 15
SUNDAY, SEP 17
NOTE:
The Light of the Path Retreat, held in Black Mountain, NC, is underway through Sep 17. During the four-week retreat, activities at the Center may be modified. Sunday teachings will be held. Please refer to the
full calendar
for schedule updates.
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PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
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Our Teacher and Spiritual Director
Lama Zopa Rinpoche
will offer precious teachings while at the Light of the Path Retreat. Thanks to the dedicated Media Team at retreat, you can
listen to the teachings
, even if you're not physically attending the retreat.
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LAMA ATISHA STATUE SPONSORSHIPS
MERIT-MAKING OPPORTUNITY!
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Our beautiful Lama Atisha Statue has arrived, been consecrated, and is in our gompa! Sponsoring a holy object is a power-packed merit-filled action available to all. Click on the sponsor button to read more, donate from your heart, and watch our tally grow!
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FAMILY PROGRAM
CLASS ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY
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WELCOME FAMILIES!
All class intention setting party on
Sept 10
2 Classes still need teachers! Interested? Contact
Christy
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NEW FOUR-WEEK
MODULAR CLASS FORMAT
- Principles: Sep 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
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FOUR CLASS LEVELS
- Preschool
- Lower Elementary
- Upper Elementary
- Middle School
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PRINCIPLES: To develop sincere and stable inner values, and avoid harmful influences ~
16Guidelines.org
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FAMILY PROGRAM WISH LIST (Leave items on bench by back door)
- Education building vacuum
- Sharpened pencils
- Regular glue
- Glue sticks
- Playdough
- Disinfectant wipes
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Throughout the Light of the Path Retreat, our bookstore relocates to Black Mountain, NC. We hope to see you there! If not, though, we'll be back soon. While we're gone, enjoy the nice selection of books in the Center's library.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Temporarily closed. We hope to see you in Black Mountain!
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OUTREACH
COMPASSION IN ACTION
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Write a note with a simple expression of hope and love to brighten someone's day. Rejoice in the merit of your words of love and compassion that go out with Meals on Wheels food delivery.
P
ick-up/drop-off at Kadampa Center continues!
more>
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During LOP, I'm back and forth between Kadampa Center and Black Mountain. Here's the schedule for open times at the Center to meditate and visit the library. The bookstore remains closed for the month.
Enjoy the end of the Summer!
Sep 11-15
Mon, Wed, Thur 1:00-5:30 pm
Closed Tue and Fri
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Thanks go out to Christy Batts and her amazing crew of volunteers for Family Camp! This years camp was held at LOP and was a huge success. Christy designed a packed filled weekend of fun and memory making events such as a long visit with Rinpoche and an animal blessing where Rinpoche taught and circumambulated while chanting with the children. Everyone had a beautiful weekend. Thank you Christy and crew for all your hard heartfelt effort!
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BENEFIT KADAMPA CENTER
SMILE, SHOP AND DONATE
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Have you registered the Kadampa Center as the charitable organization of your choice?
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Kadampa Center, and benefit our Center as you shop!
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
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five lay vows
(Skt: panchasila; Tib: ge-nyen)
The precepts taken by lay Buddhist practitioners for life, to abstain from killing, stealing, lying, sexual misconduct and taking intoxicants.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Mon-Fri: 9:00a-5:30p (See special hours during LOP retreat under Side Note above)
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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