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Buddhism is not at all a tactful religion, always trying to avoid giving offense. Buddhism addresses precisely what you are and what your mind is doing in the here and now. That’s what makes it so interesting.
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~ Lama Thubten Yeshe
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, APR 8
WEDNESDAY, APR 10
THURSDAY, APR 11
FRIDAY, APR 12
SATURDAY, APR 13
SUNDAY, APR 14 -
Tsog Day
(reminder for those who wish to perform tsog at home)
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Please enter your count
here
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– TARA PRAISES FOR LIGHT OF THE PATH RETREAT –
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Our precious spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000
Praises to the 21 Taras to create the causes for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Remember to keep a count of your personal recitations and enter them
here. Our progress as of Friday:
12,614
(
12.6
percent of our goal)
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An amazing chance to create merit!
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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 TEACHINGS –
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In these teachings, Geshe Gelek or Geshe Sangpo will talk about the complications that make us unhappy, and how the tools of Buddhism shed new light on our thoughts and emotions. In this process we discover how to steer our minds toward happiness.
- WHEN: 10:30-Noon, Sundays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Geshe Gelek continues to teach on selected topics from Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim.
Current topic:
The Wisdom of Emptiness
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Wednesdays
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Seven Limb practice is a complete practice, containing all the elements of Buddhist practice, and is a simple way to gain merit. Learn how to do this practice from our very own Geshe Sangpo.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Thursdays (Mar 28-Apr 18)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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The second module in a two-year series of classes. We will learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (Mar 4-Apr 8)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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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 Patti Pandya.
- WHEN: 10:00-11:30am, Thursdays (Apr 4-May 2)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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Spend a day focusing on core meditation practices that are ideal for incorporating into your daily practice. The day will be divided into six 35-minute sessions with breaks and lunch.
- WHEN: 9:00am-3:00pm, Saturday, (Apr 13)
- WHERE: Kadampa Center Gompa
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– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –
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Jun 17-23
Kadampa Center is happy to welcome Venerable Robina Courtin for a week-long visit with teachings from 7-9 every evening, a weekend workshop, and our Sunday morning Dharma.
Don't miss this dynamic teacher who combines a precise knowledge of Dharma with a challenging and compassionate teaching style!
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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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Winter/Spring Session, Jan 13-Apr 28
- Students will be studying the 16 Guidelines from the wisdom group "How We Think"
- There are three classes: preschool, grades K-4, and grades 5-8
- Drop off is made available by the generosity of many volunteer teachers and assistants
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– UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAM EVENTS –
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Registration required and now open,
here
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Mark your calendars for the Family Program Spring Campout, to be held Apr 19-21 at the BW Wells Campground at Falls Lake. Enjoy two nights of camping with our children with hiking, bird watching, and campfire story telling. Kadampa Center to provide lunch and dinner for Saturday, and fire wood. $6 fee per person. Registration now open,
here
- WHEN: Apr 19-21 (check-in Fri after 4 pm, checkout Sun before 2 pm)
- WHERE: BW Wells Campground, Falls Lake
- REGISTER: Required, here!
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Kadampa Family and Friends "had a blast" as they helped to clean up the environment during the Adopt-A-Stream event, held Saturday, March 23. 11 bags of trash were removed! The Family Program and Outreach teamed up to offer the new service project, which was part of Adopt-A-Stream's biannual cleanup of Lake Johnson shoreline.
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Fifteen Kadampa Family Members and Friends joined hands with people of many other faiths and cultures to pack more than 10,250 life-sustaining meals for people in food crisis around the world. The event, which was sponsored by Rise Against Hunger, was held on Saturday, March 30.
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ECODHARMA: BUDDHIST TEACHINGS FOR THE ECOLOGICAL CRISIS
~ by David Loy
How can we respond urgently and effectively to the ecological crisis—and stay sane doing it? This landmark work is simultaneously a manifesto, a blueprint, a call to action, and a deep comfort for troubling times.
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BEADED EARRINGS
Colorful beaded earrings, made with love and donated by Jill Marie, are available for only $8 per pair. A collection of beautiful earrings in various sizes and shapes are available. Treat yourself – or someone special – to a pair today!
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CENTER'S OPEN HOURS
Wednesday - Friday, 11am-3pm
- Visitors and Members are welcome during these hours to meditate, use the library or shop in the bookstore.
- Open hours may be limited if staff is unavailable. You are welcome to call ahead to confirm access.
- As always, we hold the safety and comfort of our Visitors and Members in mind.
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Questions on giving?
Email
centermanager@kadampa-center.org
or call 919.859-3433
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Retreat locally, transform globally
We offer weekend and one-day retreats throughout the year to give an in depth look into specific topics or practices. Whether you attend retreats or not, supporting teachings and practice benefits not just the Center and those who attend, but it also greatly benefits the donor, because it creates the causes to meet the teachings again in future lives.
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Brought to you by
The Hospitality Team!
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Let's have fun with a Buddhist yard sale and cookout.
- WHAT: Spring Soiree Party with Treasure swap and cookout
- WHEN: Sat, May 4, 1-4 pm
- BRING: Side dish to share, lawn chairs for you and/or your family and your treasures.
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Brought to you by
The Hospitality Team!
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Let's expand our social activities to include small groups with common hobbies or interests. Groups will meet informally and as often as they like.
- Animal Lovers - for avid dog walkers/shelter volunteers
- Game Night - board/video gamers
- Outdoor Activities - garden, hiking, biking, nature walk lovers
- And many more...
Click
here
to learn more and register.
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Join us Saturday nights, for an evening of fun, food and conversation as we create the cause and conditions for a strong dharma community.
- WHAT: Dinners at 6
- WHEN: 6:00p, Saturdays, (see calendar for weather or conflict cancellations)
- WHERE: Aladdin's Eatery, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Suite 136, Raleigh (Quail Ridge Bookstore side, North Hills Mall)
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Brought to you by The Hospitality Team!
PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is responsible for their own meal; click
here
for menu and pricing
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CAFE SNACKING ENCOURAGED
Do you have the urge for a cuppa Dunkin' Donuts
® coffee (K-cup pod), a spot of tea, or an Oreo
® Thins Snack Pack? You'll find them all at Kadampa Cafe!
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BEVERAGES $1 • SNACKS $0.50 • BOTTLED WATER $1
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• Cafe goods are available on a donation-only basis
• 100% of Kadampa Cafe donations benefit our Center!
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Thanks go out this week to Tom Stanton for becoming a new Wednesday trash/recycling tidy up guy. We always need help keeping things clean and tidy around here and Tom is a new volunteer offering help. Thanks for your joyful effort Tom, you are appreciated!
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We had a lively discussion in the gompa this Sunday while Geshe-la explained how to work with our minds in meditation. “Step 1. Don’t think about...
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"
Tibet's great yogi, who achieved enlightenment in his lifetime under the tutelage of his guru, Marpa, who was a contemporary of Atisha. One of the founding fathers of the Kagyü school."
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Open during all scheduled activities, classes and teachings (see
calendar
). Additional "open access" hours to be announced soon.
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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 affiliated with the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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