Gompa

Our Sunday morning teachings are a vibrant experience where we explore applying the methods of Buddhism to the nitty-gritty of daily life.  On this Sunday, visiting teacher Ven. Amy Miller will teach.

Sunday mornings typically begin with prayers, a brief meditation, and the rare opportunity to learn from a highly trained Buddhist monk. The teachings and prayers are in English.

Sunday is a great time for a first visit to Kadampa Center – students at every level come, from newcomers to practitioners with 30+ years of experience, and it's a great opportunity to meet others and start making new friends. 

We offer a full range of children's programs on Sundays. Children are invited to sit on the blue cushions at the front of the gompa, and then depart to their classes after opening prayers. Any child who wishes to is welcome to remain in the gompa for the teachings.

To read more about the full weekend of teachings with Venerable Amy, click here.

Learn more about Venerable Amy here.

We welcome sponsors to help bring Venerable Amy to Kadampa Center. Your sponsorship creates great merit for yourself and benefits our entire community.

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NCSU Student Group

Meditation 101 is a five-week introductory course on Buddhist meditation techniques for complete beginners. It teaches basic Buddhist meditations that can be used by anyone to create more peace and happiness in daily life.

The basic Buddhist meditation techniques covered include:

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

In keeping with our tradition, no fee is required to attend the class. We do rely on donations, so any offerings are greatly appreciated!

No registration is required, but we recommend attending the entire course for the most benefit.

This class will be led by Scott Miller.

The lamrim prayer in the Guru Puja contains all the profound, vital points of the complete path of sutra and tantra.  -- Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Geshe Gelek's teaching on the Guru Puja now covers the lamrim verses, covering all the major points of the path to enlightenment. 

Lama Atisha organized all of the Buddha's teachings into a step-by-step guide how to become enlightened in a short text called "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment." Lama Tsong Khapa (the founder of our Gelugpa lineage) wrote a detailed explanation of Lama Atisha's text to help students understand and practice the instructions called The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim Chenmo). This lamrim foundation is the basis of all practice in our lineage, including tantra.

Students who were studying Lamrim with Geshe-la before the Guru Puja class began may wish to join this class for the lamrim section.

Delve deeply into this crucial meditation practice with Geshe Gelek as he offers three days of teachings on Shamatha or calm abiding meditation.  The Tibetan word for this type of meditation is "shi-na".  "Shi" means peace and "na" means to dwell: 

"shi-na", then is dwelling in peace or being without busyness.  

The three days of instruction and practice offers participants the opportunity to develop the skill of resting our minds on one object which is something that is essential for future spiritual development and can be a helpful tool in bringing contenment into our very busy day to day lives.

Friday  7pm-830pm

Saturday  10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

On Saturday and Sunday there will be a break from 1pm-2:30pm for lunch.

If anyone has any questions about this event please email program.tony@kadampa-center.org

*There is no cost to participate in this event

Delve deeply into this crucial meditation practice with Geshe Gelek as he offers three days of teachings on Shamatha or calm abiding meditation.  The Tibetan word for this type of meditation is "shi-na".  "Shi" means peace and "na" means to dwell: 

"shi-na", then is dwelling in peace or being without busyness.  

The three days of instruction and practice offers participants the opportunity to develop the skill of resting our minds on one object which is something that is essential for future spiritual development and can be a helpful tool in bringing contentment into our very busy day to day lives.

Friday  7pm-830pm

Saturday  10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

On Saturday and Sunday there will be a break from 12pm-1:30pm for lunch.

If anyone has any questions about this event please email program.tony@kadampa-center.org

*There is no cost to participate in this event

Delve deeply into this crucial meditation practice with Geshe Gelek as he offers three days of teachings on Shamatha or calm abiding meditation.  The Tibetan word for this type of meditation is "shi-na".  "Shi" means peace and "na" means to dwell: 

"shi-na", then is dwelling in peace or being without busyness.  

The three days of instruction and practice offers participants the opportunity to develop the skill of resting our minds on one object which is something that is essential for future spiritual development and can be an  helpful tool in bringing contentment into our very busy day to day lives.

Friday  7pm-830pm

Saturday  10am-4pm

Sunday 10am-4pm

On Saturday and Sunday there will be a break from 1pm-2:30pm for lunch.

If anyone has any questions about this event please email program.tony@kadampa-center.org

*There is no cost to participate in this event

A one day teaching led by Venerable Tendron that will help students to incorporate dharma teachings into their daily life.  This class will clarify what purification means and will help you to bring the Buddhist practice of purification into your daily life in a practical and accessible way. Whether you are new to the Buddhist teachings or if you have studied and practiced for many years this is an important teaching that you will certainly not want to miss.  

An audio recording of this class is available in the Recordings section.

Are you interested in Buddhism but don't know the basics? In five classes we provide an overview of key aspects of Buddhism and our practice. There is no required reading, no homework and no quizzes! There is, however, a suggested reading list for those who want to read more. There is no charge to attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to email program.tony@kadampa-center.org