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Dharma for a Happy Life

Repeats every week every Sunday until Sun Jul 26 2015 except Sun Jul 07 2013, Sun Jul 14 2013, Sun Aug 25 2013, Sun Sep 01 2013, Sun Oct 27 2013, Sun Nov 03 2013, Sun Nov 24 2013, Sun Dec 08 2013, Sun Jan 19 2014, Sun Jan 26 2014, Sun Feb 02 2014, Sun Mar 02 2014, Sun Mar 16 2014, Sun May 04 2014, Sun May 11 2014, Sun May 18 2014, Sun Jul 06 2014, Sun Nov 23 2014, Sun Dec 14 2014, Sun Feb 15 2015, Sun Mar 01 2015, Sun Apr 26 2015, Sun May 10 2015, Sun May 24 2015, Sun Jun 28 2015, Sun Jul 05 2015, Sun Jul 19 2015, Sun Jul 26 2015, Sun Aug 02 2015.
9:00 am Sunday, April 7, 2013

Buddhism is a psychology of the mind, providing us methods to understand our emotions and how to change our bad habits and thoughts to be happy. The Sunday teachings about how to practice Dharma in daily life, led by our resident teacher, Geshe Gelek Chodha, are appropriate for visitors and students of all levels of study and interest in Buddhism. The session typically includes a brief meditation, prayers, and the rare opportunity to learn from a highly trained Tibetan Buddhist monk. When Geshe-la is away, several senior students typically lead these sessions. The teachings and prayers are offered in English.

If you are unsure when to visit the center for the first time, Sunday is a great time to start.

There is no children's program at the 9:00am program, but the nursery is available for parents who would like space for young children. The teachings will be broadcast into the nursery so parents can still hear the teachings while supervising their children.

For the 10:45am program, the same topic will be taught again; our full range of children's programs will be available during this session. Children are invited to sit on the blue cushions at the front of the gompa, and then are dismissed to their classes after opening prayers.

On many Sundays, there are additional programs such as the Newcomer's Orientation session, Member's Orientation session, Potluck Social, pujas, and more. Special events for holy days, special practices, or exhibits and visiting teachers are also occasionally held on Sundays, so for all these events please check the calendar for more information and specific times.

Location at Kadampa Center: 
Gompa