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Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2019
MONDAY, SEPT 30

TUESDAY, OCT 1

WEDNESDAY, OCT 2

THURSDAY, OCT 3

FRIDAY, OCT 4

SATURDAY, OCT 5

SUNDAY, OCT 6
Upcoming Calendar Items
Don't miss the opportunity to hear teachings with Venerable George, who brings a sharp and incisive intelligence to his presentation of the Dharma.

Meditation 101 is an introductory course on basic Buddhist meditation techniques for beginners, and includes Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.
Thurs, Oct 17-Nov 14, 10:00-11:30a.
Guru puja (Lama Chöpa) is a practice of making offerings and requests to all the Buddhas and holy beings, but especially the root guru. Anyone is welcome to attend pujas, even if you are unfamiliar with the practice. 
Next: Wed, Oct 9, Noon-1:30p

Practices to offer
Our spiritual director, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, advised us to recite 100,000 of these praises to create the causes for the next Light of the Path Retreat. Enter here. Our progress as of today: 28,521
Enter your 2019 Prostration Challenge count here! We'll offer them all to Geshe-la at the end of the year. We have 35,006 as of today!
Merit Makers & Side Notes
Thanks go out this week to our new pen pals Kadampa Center Prison Project, Jason Jenkins and Kyle Caldwell! All of our pen pals diligently pick up their letters, correspond and discuss the dharma in a casual and meaningful way and help the inmates stay connected. There are many more inmates in need of a pen pals. Go here, https://kadampa-center.org/pen-pals to join the team! Thanks guys for your age old skill of letter writing.
In thinking what to write about this week, I glanced at my bookshelf and noticed a pivotal book for me...
Family Program
New Fall Session Begins Sept 8 - Nov 24! How We Relate to Others
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 .
Social Opportunities
Kadampa Center Hours

Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
(please call ahead to ensure staff is available
 to unlock building)
Wed-Fri: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: Silent meditation - all welcome (call ahead)

Classes and events take place throughout the week. Doors open 30 minutes prior to start times.


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