"My religion is kindness to all."
~ His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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MONDAY, DEC 3
FRIDAY, DEC 7
SATURDAY, DEC 8
SUNDAY, DEC 9
Geshe Gelek Returns!
We will greet him with katas
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2018 STUPA CIRCUMAMBULATION COUNT:
23,998
Please enter your count at the Stupa
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No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND EVENTS –
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In these facilitated discussion sessions, we invite everyone -- past and future Discovering Buddhism students and teachers, and anyone else who wants to discuss foundational Buddhist topics in the context of day-to-day practice.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Nov 5 - Dec 10)
- WHERE: Center Gompa
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Discovering Buddhism is a two-year course designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the lamrim, the step-by-step path to enlightenment practiced in Tibetan Buddhism.
Discovering Buddhism: Mind and Its Potential begins Monday, Jan 7.
Click here to register.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays
- 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. Learn a list of 16 virtues using rhythms.
- WHAT: The Rhythm of Virtue – Sunday Workshops: Drum the Guidelines
- WHEN: 1:30-3:30p; 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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ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE
Burn negative karma away - start the new year fresh! This is a powerful Mahayana purification practice that offers us the opportunity to begin the new year with a relatively clean slate.
Bring the entire family for this fire puja practice.
- WHEN: 7:00-9:00p, Mon, Dec 31
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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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.
FAMILY DHARMA CLASSES: Dec 9, 16
(No program Dec 23 and 30, children are welcome in the gompa with their families)
- Parents invited to attend classes with their children during Sunday regular class time
- Specific Buddhist philosophies and practices will be taught, practiced and discussed by specially invited Sangha and Senior lay teachers
- Children are also always welcome in the gompa, if it's a better fit
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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, Dec 21; 5:30-7:45p (potluck at 5:30p)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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THE HEART OF MEDITATION
~ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama provides intimate details on an advanced meditation practice called Dzogchen using a visionary poem by the 19th-century saint Patrul Rinpoche. The Dalai Lama deftly connects how training the mind in compassion for other beings is directly related to the very pinnacle of Buddhist meditation. He presents his understanding, confirmed again and again over millennia, that the cultivation of both compassion and wisdom is absolutely critical to progress in meditation and goes into great depth on how this can be accomplished.
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NEW T-SHIRTS IMPRINTED WITH: 'EVERYTHING CHANGES
THAT'S A FACT'
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Just arrived! Soft, charcoal, long sleeve women's and soft, black, long sleeve men/unisex. Available in a full range of sizes.
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Handcrafted in Nepal, each ring is created with variations in color, size and design for a unique, one-of-a-kind look. Adult adjustable sizes.
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2019 BUDDHIST CALENDARS ARE HERE!
Get a jump on the new year with a beautiful and inspirational Buddhist calendar! Titles include: Sacred Images of Tibet, Pema Chodron: Awakening the Heart, The Dalai Lama: Heart of Wisdom, and Insight from the Dalai Lama page-a-day.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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You're invited to join us for Kadampa Center's annual Holiday Party! Let's spend time together on a wonderful night of games and festivities. Bring along your favorite holiday dish to share.
- WHAT: Holiday Party
- WHEN: Sat, Dec 15, 6:00-9:00p
- WHERE: Kadampa Center
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is underway!
Many colors make our beautiful tapestry at Kadampa Center. Click on the button below to become a supporter or increase your gifts and weave your colors into our Tapestry!
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THE INTERNATIONAL
MERIT BOX PROJECT
Cultivate generosity in your daily practice by placing a Merit Box on your altar (or other convenient location), generate your motivation with Bodhichitta, make offerings (bless them with your mind), and dedicate the merits. Help foster an international spirit of harmony and cohesion amongst the FPMT community.
Resulting grants benefit FPMT projects around the world!
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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 this week's favorite, a Kellogg's
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Rice Krispie Treat? 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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This Week's Favorite:
Dunkin' Donut®
K-Cups
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Suggested Donations:
• Hot Beverages = $1.00
• Bottled Water = $1.00
• Snacks = $0.50
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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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When Geshe Gelek is away, we call on senior students to lead Sunday mornings, tapping into their skills, experience and practice to offer inspiring and interesting programs to the whole community. These kind folks bring a wealth of insights on living in the Dharma to share with us all, and their offerings enrich our practice and understanding. Many thanks to those who stepped up in November: Karen Edwards, Denise Flora and Christy Batts.
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On our guest computer at the Center there is one key that isn't working. Just one key. Nothing happens no matter how many times you try. Wanna guess which one...
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A village just outside Kathmandu that is built around the Boudhanath Stupa, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site.
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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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