"Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. From the least to the most important event, the affection and respect of others are vital for our happiness."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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WEDNESDAY, OCT 17
THURSDAY, OCT 18
FRIDAY, OCT 19 -
Tsog Day
(reminder for those who wish to perform tsog at home)
SATURDAY, OCT 20
SUNDAY, OCT 21
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
22,286
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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Fri, Oct 19
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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Buddhist Holy Day!
Wed, Oct 31, All Day
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING TEACHINGS –
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In these teachings, Geshe Gelek will use topics from the Kadampa Master Geshe Chekawa's
The Seven Point Mind Training as a tool for exploring methods of making our lives happier.
- WHEN: Sundays, 10:30-Noon
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Geshe Gelek returns to teaching on the complete Lamrim text by Lama Tsongkhapa.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND EVENTS –
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Join us for this introductory course that provides a broad, simple overview of key aspects of Buddhism and our practice. No homework or quizzes. Presented in five sessions with Jim Sutorus.
- WHEN: Thursdays, Oct 4-Nov 1, 10:00-11:30a
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Geshe Sangpo explains the purpose and benefits of the practices, and we will all do the practice, benefiting participants.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Thursdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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LHABAB DUCHEN
, Wed, Oct 31, celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha's return from the god realm Thirty-Three after teaching Dharma to his mother, born there, and to benefit the Arya Beings.
This is an auspicious day for practice, when the karmic results of action are multiplied one hundred million times.
- WHEN: Wed, Oct 31
- Noon-1:00p, Vajra Cutter Sutra group reading
- 7:00p, Reading of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra
- 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.
- WHAT: The Rhythm of Virtue – Sunday Workshops
- WHEN: 1:30-3:30p, Oct 21, Nov 18, and 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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– SPIRITUAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT –
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DISCOVERING BUDDHISM CELEBRATION
On Monday, Oct. 8, members of our community celebrated the completion of Discovering Buddhism, a two-year course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Lamrim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment practiced in Tibetan Buddhism. During the celebration, Geshe Gelek thanked many of the course volunteers, including Don Brown, one of our DB teachers, shown here receiving a kata from Geshe-la.
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A new Discovering Buddhism cycle will begin in January.
To learn more about this module, click
HERE.
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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
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FALL SCHEDULE: Sundays, through Nov 18
- 16 Guidelines Curriculum from the wisdom group How We Think
- Classes for ages 0-4, ages 5-9, and ages 10-14
- Drop-off programing led by volunteers
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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, Oct 19; 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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The Family Program is hosting a costume party camping event, filled with activities for all ages. Come for the day, stay for a night, or come for both nights!
- WHAT: Costume Party in the Woods & Camping!
- WHEN: Fri, Oct 26 at 4:00p to Sunday, Oct 28 at 2 pm; Saturday events from 8:00a-8:00p
- WHERE: BW Wells at Falls Lake
REGISTRATION:
Requested,
here
- NOTE: There is no charge for the event; donations are appreciated
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Watch as Geshe Palden Sangpo constructs a new sand mandala for peace and healing at Elon University's Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life, located in the Numen Lumen Pavilion. Opening Ceremony at 10:00a Wednesday and Closing Ceremony at 3:00p Friday.
Come by the watch the Mandala take shape, and to purchase items from Nepal, India, and other countries to benefit the monks at Sera Jey Monastery.
- WHAT: Sand Mandala Construction
- WHEN: Wed, Oct 24-Fri, Oct 26
- WHERE: Elon University's Truitt Center, 100 Campus Drive, Elon, NC 27244
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ADOPT-A-STREAM CLEANUP AT LAKE JOHNSON/WALNUT CREEK TRAIL
The Family Program and Outreach teamed up to offer a new service project, part of Adopt-a-Stream's biannual cleaning of the shoreline of Lake Johnson, held Sat, Oct. 14. The Kadampa Center crew, including Barry Judge, Outreach Coordinator Elise Strevel, Echo Townshend and daughter, John Golchin and son, Dorothy Robson and son, and Link Freedom picked up more than 10 large bags of trash along Lake Johnson.
Thank you, Kadampa crew, for showing us all how to be good stewards of our watersheds.
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HOW TO SEE YOURSELF AS YOU REALLY ARE
~ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we each possess the ability to achieve happiness and a meaningful life, but the key to realizing that goal is self-knowledge. The world's foremost Buddhist leader shows readers how to recognize and dispel misguided notions of self and embrace the world from a more realistic — and loving — perspective.
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HAND MADE COTTON BAGS
A variety of hand made cotton bags are now available, include this one with a fashionable, black and white design. Great for the office, to hold your favorite books, or for a trip to the gym. Use these trendy, versatile bags over and over again.
- Available in a variety of colors and unique designs
- Only $20
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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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 a yummy bag of air-popped popcorn? 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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Suggested Donations:
• Hot Beverages = $1.00
• Bottled Water = $1.00
• Snacks = $0.50
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This Week's Favorite:
Dunkin Donuts® coffee (K-cups)
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Come to the Center, bring your own lunch, and hang out around the big conference table. Make connections that will support you and your practice now, and in the future!
- WHAT: Lunch Bunch
- WHEN: Fridays, Noon-1:00p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Lobby
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Come out on a crisp fall evening to join us in the back garden for our fall party!
- WHEN: Fri, Nov 2, 6p
- WHERE: Back garden at Kadampa Center
- What: Read more info!
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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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Our most recent cycle of Discovering Buddhism has come to a close. For 26 months, Erin Sloan has served the teachers and students of this class with kindness, humor and dedication. Turning her mind for organization to this Dharma class, she made sure we’re aligned with the FPMT vision for the class, and she facilitated several meditation Saturdays to fulfill the practice requirements. WOWOWOW! Thank you, Erin!
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Guilty: Found a cool Facebook link and read the whole thing. There’s a fun marketing strategy that leaves quirky messages in hidden places. Now I’m turning over...
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The enjoyment body; the form in which the enlightened mind appears in order to benefit highly realized bodhisattvas.
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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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