"Vigilant, the moment a delusion appears in my mind, endangering myself and others, I shall confront and avert it without delay.
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Verse 3 of 8
~ Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054-1123)
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QUICK LINKS TO TAKE ACTION
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MONDAY, JUN 3
THURSDAY, JUN 6
FRIDAY, JUN 7
SATURDAY, JUN 8
SUNDAY, JUN 9
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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:
17,545
(
17.5
percent of our goal)
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An amazing chance to create merit!
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Wed, Jun 12
No puja at Center; reminder for those who may wish to perform tsog at home
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Sponsor this Holy Day! Click
Here
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This day marks Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana (passing from this life). This is an especially auspicious day for spiritual practice. Our schedule at Kadampa Center includes:
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– UPCOMING AND ONGOING CLASSES AND TEACHINGS –
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The third module in a two-year series. We explore 13 essential topics in Buddhism, from meditation to karma to death and rebirth, and more! This is an excellent course for those who have the basics and wish to go deeper into Buddhist philosophy.
Childcare provided.
Registration
requested. Click
here
- WHEN: 7:00-8:30p, Mondays (May 6, 13, 20 & Jun 3, 10, 24)
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During Geshe Gelek's absence, he advised us to take a break and also continue to explore the four point analysis of the self.
We will meet for one hour every other Wednesday to discuss and debate our understanding of the material.
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Wednesdays (May 15 & 29, June 12 & 26, and July 10)
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For complete beginners, this into course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques includes meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life. Presented in five sessions by
Venerable Ngawang Lhamo
. Drop-ins welcome
- WHEN: 10:00-11:30a, Thursday (May 30-Jun 27)
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Geshe Sangpo explains Mandala Offerings at 7 pm, Thu, Jun 13. Let's practice/earn merit together!
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In these sessions,
Geshe San
gpo explains that cre
ating merit is an essential part of Buddhist practice. When we build up our stores of merit, it removes obstacles in our spiritual lives. This makes it easier to understand the teachings and apply the Dharma in our everyday lives. Making merit is also great purification!
- WHEN: 7:00-8:00p, Thu, Jun 13
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– UPCOMING VISITING TEACHERS –
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Don't miss this dynamic teacher who combines a precise knowledge of Dharma with a challenging and compassionate teaching style.
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Jun 17-23
Kadampa Center is happy to welcome Venerable Robina Courtin for a week-long visit with evening teachings from 7-9 pm Jun 18, 19 and 20, a weekend workshop Fri Jun 21-Sun Jun 23, and our Sunday morning Dharma. For more details on the teaching schedule, click
schedule. Registration is requested, click
register.
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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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- Jun 2-Aug 16: Join us for 12 weeks of Operation 16G. This art-based curriculum is lead by Vivian and Dorothy and is a hands-on interactive for all ages. Teens can earn school-required volunteer hours. Adult assistants throughout the summer. If you're interested in either volunteer position, contact Christy.
- Aug 23-25: 6th Annual Family Dharma Camp 2019
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Curriculum
Each month we explore one of the
16 Guidelines, celebrate Buddhist holy days (such as Saka Dawa and Lama Tsongkhapa Day), introduce Buddhist practices (including prostrations and reciting mantras), and participate in Center-wide celebrations (like Losar and Compassion Day). Learn more,
here.
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Parents, are you interested in attending Discovering Buddhism sessions on Monday evenings? Childcare is now provided!
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For the 5th consecutive year, Kadampa Center's Family Program brings you Family Dharma Camp. This year's camp event, themed "
Seeking Wisdom with Joyful Effort
," will be held Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25 at Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC. With Geshe Gelek and Geshe Sangpo's advice, we continue our third year studying the Six Perfections and go a step further, diligently persevering wisdom. Learn antidotes to laziness and reconnect with the intention and goals of your Dharma practice. Along with the practice and mantra of compassion, we'll be unstoppable Bodhisattvas in the making!
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Camp programming will be designed for children ages
5-14 with some concurrent mediation / discussion sessions for parents.
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- WHAT: Family Dharma Camp
- WHEN: Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25
- WHERE: Camp Agape in Fuquay-Varina, NC
- REGISTRATION: Now Open, click here
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Nutritional, non-perishable food items will be collected throughout May and June at Kadampa Center. No glass jars, please. Sadly, food insecurity remains a serious problem in central and eastern North Carolina. The needs increase during the summer months when children are home from school and do not receive the school free breakfasts and lunches.
Bring your food item donations to the Collection Bin in Kadampa Center's lobby. No glass jars, please.
- WHAT: Food Drive
- WHEN: May-June
- WHERE: Collection Bin in Lobby
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There's no experience needed to participated in the Habitat Interfaith Build Day, to be held Saturday, June 15 in southeast Raleigh. Mark your calendars and save the date! Join a special team and do good, feel good. All that is required are a willing heart and hands.
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A CALL FOR REVOLUTION: A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
~ by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
This eloquent, urgent manifesto is possibly the most important message the Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It’s his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution!
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COLORFUL, LIGHTWEIGHT SCARVES
Beautiful scarves in many spring and summer colors are now available. Handmade in Nepal, the scarves are soft and lightweight with 2-inch fringe. Assorted colors are sure to compliment your wardrobe, including burgundy, pink, blue and green. Idea for gift giving.
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BOOKSTORE HOURS
Office hours and before/after teachings
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KADAMPA CENTER HOURS
Office Hours: Wed-Fri, 11 am - 3 pm
- Visitors and members are welcome during open hours to meditate, use the library or shop in the bookstore
- For access, volunteers are encouraged to work with their coordinator or call the Center, as needed
- Lunch Bunch meets at noon on Fridays
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Scheduled classes and events take place most days of the week. Please check the
calendar
for full listing. Doors open 30 minutes prior to scheduled classes and events.
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We celebrate our dear Geshe Gelek's
20th Anniversary as our resident teacher at Kadampa Center.
Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday, August 3, 4 pm
Watch for further details
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You can sponsor a
visiting teacher to
Open a World of Possibilities!
Sponsorships allow the Center to continue offering teachings at no charge and giving the Dharma is the greatest generosity of all! Your sponsorship makes teachings available to others both now and in the future.
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Brought to you by
The Hospitality Team!
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We've expanded our
social activities
to include small groups with common hobbies or interests. Groups will meet informally and as often as they like.
- Fitness/Health (Ex. walk/run/bike)
- Movies/Game Night (Ex. movies/museum/board games)
- Outdoor Activities (Ex. gardening/hiking/nature walks)
- Spur-of-the-Moment (Ex. Meet me at the _______ in an hour.")
Click
below
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 Jason Jenkins and Karen Beesley for kindly offering to greet folks on Sunday mornings. It's nice to walk into the Center and see happy smiling faces. Being a Greeter is a wonderful way to offer service to the Center and all who enter. If you want to be that happy, welcoming face, sign up on our website! Thanks Jason and Karen, you are appreciated!
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Wafting scents of magnolia and gardenia during night walks and fresh cut grass in the morning. No matter how busy, happy, stressed, relaxed or sad we might be, we can...
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dul wa (Tib); 'dul ba (Wyl)
"
The Buddha's teachings on ethical discipline (morality), monastic conduct and so forth; one of the three baskets (Tripitaka) of the Buddhist canon."
(Wyl) or Wylie, is a method to transliterate the Tibetan script into Roman script.
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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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