Gompa

Sunday Morning Dharma Connections with Gen Don Handrick

Gen Don Handrick teaches this Sunday Morning Dharma Connections on "Adopting an Attitude of Gratitude" Gratitude is undeniably a common practice of nearly every spiritual tradition as well as part of society at large.  In this session, we will explore how to use the teachings of the Buddha to unlock the richness of our lives through the constant expression of gratefulness towards all aspects of our lives.  We will also discuss how, with an attitude of gratitude, we can tap into our natural state of joy and peace and share that spirit of well-being naturally with others, letting our heart become a source of light and love in the world around us. 10:30am - 12:00pm, Sunday September 17, offered in person and online

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

"Faith and the Buddhist Path" with Gen Don Handrick The role of faith can be misunderstood due to the negative connotations that we've come to associate with it, perceiving it as "blind" and thus thinking faith isn't based in logic or actual experience.  In this session, we will examine the ways that faith is incorporated into Buddhis practice, revealing how our own intelligence and active participation in the spiritual journey play an essential role in developing the confidence that fuels our growth and progress. 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Wednesday September 13, offered in person and online

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation for "Faith and the Buddhist Path"

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

"Conscious Aging: Enjoying the Gifts of Growing Older" with Gen Don Handrick Life can be quite challenging as we age, and society as a whole offers a poor road map for the last leg of our journey.  But as we proceed through this latter phase of our lives, unique and profound opportunities for spiritual growth and development can be revealed and we can find a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life.  In this session, we will examine how all of us, regardless of our age, can come to appreciate the value and benefits of growing older with grace. 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Tuesday September 12, offered in person and online

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation for "Conscious Aging".

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

Clarifying the Middle Way: Tsongkhapa’s “In Praise of Dependent Origination” ~ WEEKEND WORKSHOP ~ 7 - 8:30 pm, Friday September 15 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday September 16 1:30 - 4 pm, Sunday September 17 NOTE:  All sessions will be offered in person and online via Zoom and YouTube live stream.  We will break for lunch from 12-1:30 pm on Sat and Sun.

Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) is renowned as one of the greatest scholar-saints that Tibet has ever produced. It is said that he spontaneously composed his brief poetic text, In Praise of Dependent Origination, on the very morning that he attained the clear realization of the profound unity of emptiness and dependent origination, which is the very essence of the Buddha’s Middle Way view.

In this weekend workshop, we will examine Tsongkhapa’s text as an aid to exploring the relationship between these two concepts – emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality, and dependent origination, the fact that phenomena do not exist independently from other factors – in order to deepen our own understanding of their complementary natures.

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation of "Claifying the Middle Way"

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

Clarifying the Middle Way: Tsongkhapa’s “In Praise of Dependent Origination” ~ WEEKEND WORKSHOP ~ 7 - 8:30 pm, Friday September 15 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday September 16 1:30 - 4 pm, Sunday September 17 NOTE:  All sessions will be offered in person and online via Zoom and YouTube live stream.  We will break for lunch from 12-1:30 pm on Sat and Sun.

Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) is renowned as one of the greatest scholar-saints that Tibet has ever produced. It is said that he spontaneously composed his brief poetic text, In Praise of Dependent Origination, on the very morning that he attained the clear realization of the profound unity of emptiness and dependent origination, which is the very essence of the Buddha’s Middle Way view.

In this weekend workshop, we will examine Tsongkhapa’s text as an aid to exploring the relationship between these two concepts – emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality, and dependent origination, the fact that phenomena do not exist independently from other factors – in order to deepen our own understanding of their complementary natures.

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation of "Claifying the Middle Way"

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

Clarifying the Middle Way: Tsongkhapa’s “In Praise of Dependent Origination” ~ WEEKEND WORKSHOP ~ 7 - 8:30 pm, Friday September 15 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday September 16 1:30 - 4 pm, Sunday September 17 NOTE:  All sessions will be offered in person and online via Zoom and YouTube live stream.  We will break for lunch from 12-1:30 pm on Sat and Sun.

Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) is renowned as one of the greatest scholar-saints that Tibet has ever produced. It is said that he spontaneously composed his brief poetic text, In Praise of Dependent Origination, on the very morning that he attained the clear realization of the profound unity of emptiness and dependent origination, which is the very essence of the Buddha’s Middle Way view.

In this weekend workshop, we will examine Tsongkhapa’s text as an aid to exploring the relationship between these two concepts – emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality, and dependent origination, the fact that phenomena do not exist independently from other factors – in order to deepen our own understanding of their complementary natures.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP COURSE MATERIALS

• Clarifying the Middle Way - Handout
• Clarifying the Middle Way - Reading List
• In Praise of Dependent Origination - Outlines only
• In Praise of Dependent Origination - with Outlines

HOW TO ATTEND THE TEACHINGS

1. Attend onsite, in person at Kadampa Center!
2. Join on Zoom by registering HERE.
3. Watch via live stream on YouTube HERE.

CLICK HERE to access the PowerPoint presentation of "Clarifying the Middle Way"

CLICK HERE to access the recordings of Gen Don's teachings Sept 12-17, 2023.

CLICK HERE to SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

CLICK HERE to VIEW GEN DON'S TEACHING SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT GEN DON HANDRICK 

The Covid pandemic has changed the way our members and community attend teachings and events at Kadampa Center, and we are considering renovations to help shape our future and accommodate our vision of that future.

Come join in our conversation, Sunday, August 13 at noon, after the teachings, to offer your ideas and help build our vision!

In the gompa

BUDDHIST MEDITATION 101 ~ an introductory course to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation ~ Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 PM Oct 10, 17, 24, and Nov 7, 2023 in person and online ~ NO CLASS ON HALLOWEEN ~

Buddhist Meditation 101 is an introductory course to Tibetan Buddhist meditation.  This 5-week course is suitable for students new to meditation and Buddhism, as well as for people who have done some meditation in other traditions but would like to know more about how meditation is practiced in Tibetan Buddhism.   Students will learn meditation techniques that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in their daily life. 

The basic Buddhist meditation techniques covered include:

• What is meditation?
• Breathing meditation
• Mindfulness meditation
• Visualization meditation
• Analytical meditation

This 5-week course runs Tuesday evenings October 10 - November 7, 2023 (NO CLASS ON HALLOWEEN), and the instructor is David Machles.

HOW TO JOIN CLASS

1. In person at Kadampa Center

2. Register HERE to participate via Zoom

3. Live Stream via YouTube HERE

CLASS MATERIALS

• Handouts 1-4
• Handouts 5-7
• Handout 8
• Handouts 9-10
• Handouts 11-12

SUPPORT THE TEACHINGS

In keeping with Kadampa Center tradition, we do not request a fee to attend this class -- the Dharma is too precious to let money be an obstacle to hearing teachings. Heartfelt donations, of any amount, are encouraged and appreciated to help cover the cost of offering this and other teachings.  Thank you!

1. Onsite at Kadmpa Center: cash and checks are accepted in the donation box at the gompa door.

2. Give online HERE.

3. Mail checks to: Kadampa Center, 5412 Etta Burke Court, Raleigh, NC 27606

Join Kadampa Center's director, Robbie Watkins, for an inspiring Dharma talk to start our week off on a positive note! 

This teaching is offered both in person and online:

1. In person, onsite at Kadampa Center: gather with other students in the gompa to hear the teachings up close and in person.

2. Online via Zoom: please register HERE. No need to re-register for Zoom if you already come on Sundays; we will use the same link.

3. Online via YouTube live stream.

En español: Ofrecemos esta enseñanza a través de Zoom con traducción simultánea al español.

Traducción disponible solo en Zoom

Únase a nuestra comunidad para recibir enseñanzas en línea diseñadas para ayudarnos a enfrentar los desafíos de la vida diaria con mentes felices y tranquilas.

Para asistir por Zoom, apriete el enlace para registrarse con anticipación.

Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación con información sobre cómo unirse a la reunión.