"If you have fear of some pain or suffering, you should examine whether
there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it; if you cannot do anything, then there is also no need to worry."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
BEAUTIFY CENTER GARDENS:
Grounds Day,
9:00-Noon this Saturday
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MONDAY, NOV 13
TUESDAY, NOV 14
- 7:00-8:30p, Buddhism in a Nutshell led by Sandy Carlson (session two of five-session course; meets Tuesdays – all welcome!)
FRIDAY, NOV 17
SATURDAY, NOV 18
SUNDAY, NOV 19
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PUJAS
PRAYER GATHERINGS – ALL WELCOME!
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WELCOME FAMILIES - JOIN US!
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NEW FOUR-WEEK MODULAR CLASSES
- Current Topic: Courage
- Nov 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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GROUNDS & FACILITIES
CARING FOR OUR CENTER & ITS GARDENS
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Spend some time at the Center and get to know your Dharma buddies at
Grounds Day!
• WHAT: Grounds Day
• WHERE: Kadampa Center grounds
• WHEN: 9:00a-Noon, Saturday, Nov. 18
We'll clean up gardens beds and do other garden-related tasks to beautify our grounds. Supervised children are welcome. Following our hard work, stay for some pizza.
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BOOKSTORE CORNER
BOOKS, DHARMA RITUAL & GIFT ITEMS
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THE DALAI LAMA'S LITTLE BOOK OF MYSTICISM: ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS
~ By His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. Here in this newest inspirational “Little Book” are the Dalai Lama’s thoughts on:
- The nature and meaning of mysticism
- How we can live lives infused with mystical experience
- How mysticism can result in both personal and social change
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SNOW LEOPARD FACE BOOTIES
Keep small feet warm in these cozy booties from Snow Leopard Trust, an organization that strives to better understand and protect the endangered snow leopard by partnering with communities that share its habitat.
- Handmade in Mongolia
- 100% sheep wool body, 100% camel wool knit top, faux suede soles
- Each bootie is about 5" in length
- Sized to fit children aged 1-2
- Price per pair: $20
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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
AND 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 an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held at Temple Beth Or.
- WHAT: Interfaith Thanksgiving Service & Food Drive
- WHEN: Thursday, Nov 16 at 7:00 pm
- WHERE: Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
Join us as we stand together as one community of support and compassion.
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FOOD COLLECTION: 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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KADAMPA CENTER PARTICIPATES IN INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE
The Kadampa Center was one of many faith organizations represented at the Triangle Interfaith Alliance's Interfaith Prayer Service held on Nov. 5 at the Hindu Society of North Carolina Temple in Morrisville. Participants shared thoughts and prayers on the theme, "A Season of Sharing." Refreshments were served as participants had the chance to socialize.
Through Kadampa Center's affiliation with Triangle Interfaith Alliance, we provide opportunities to get to know people of all faiths, and join together in activities of goodwill and compassion for others.
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KADAMPA CENTER HOLIDAY PARTY
SAVE THE DATE!
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Join us for some Holiday Cheer!
Friday, December 15th at 7pm.
Relax, rejoice with a bit of fun for all
Food, drinks, activities, games
Childcare will be provided
Dress code, your choice!
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Thanks go out this week to Gary Mickey who comes every Friday to tidy up our Center in preperation for the teachings on Sunday. He lovingly makes sure everything is in the right place, takes out the garbage, vacuums and makes the door sparkle for our teachers entry! Thanks Gary, for making our Center so inviting. We appreciate you!
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When a particularly strong not-so-kind emotion arises towards someone, you’ve pulled every tool out of the tool belt, and nothing cools your heat, what do you do? Not being able to shake off these feelings is uncomfortable and leaves us unhappy in the end. I’ve been trying a new method that softens my heart and moves my mind to where I want it to go. Want to know? You’ll need to be strong…
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BENEFIT KADAMPA CENTER
YOU SHOP. AMAZON DONATES!
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SUPPORT KADAMPA CENTER WHEN YOU SHOP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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WORDLY WISE
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW
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The act of showing respect to the objects of refuge, the Guru and the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha; the first of the seven-limb practice and one of the preliminary practices.
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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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