BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Kadampa Meditation Center Florida - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kadampa Meditation Center Florida
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T071500
DTSTAMP:20260414T075048
CREATED:20250215T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005721Z
UID:10021658-1776148200-1776150900@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Mahayana Precepts
DESCRIPTION:The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts is a special practice of moral discipline that is performed with compassion for all living beings. The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts — promising to abstain for 24 hours from eight actions: (1) killing\, (2) stealing\, (3) sexual activity\, (4) lying\, (5) taking intoxicants\, (6) eating after lunch\, (7) sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats\, and (8) wearing ornaments\, perfume\, singing and dancing and so forth – and to keep them purely for this period of time. This practice is performed monthly at Kadampa Buddhist Centers worldwide on the 15th of each month. \nTo join via Livestream Click Here
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/mahayana-precepts-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mahayana Precepts,Puja
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meditationinsarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Precepts.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T075048
CREATED:20260320T124934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T215155Z
UID:10021827-1776148200-1776285000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:This special fasting and purification practice is performed on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara. It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body\, speech and mind\, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love\, compassion and bodhichitta. \n\nA qualified Nyungnay practice includes completion of and keeping the the Mahayana Precepts followed by 3 sessions of Avalokiteshvara practice for two consecutive days. The first day of fasting includes just one meal at lunch with liberal liquids throughout the day. The second day of fasting involves sustaining from all food and drink\, including water\, for 24 hours. This practice is an extraordinary method to increase our compassion\, accumulate a wealth of merit and purify heavy negative karma. \nIndividual sessions are open to everyone. \n Day 1\nMahayana Precepts:6:30-7:15am\nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch: 12:30-1:30pm\nSession 3: 4:00-5:30pm \nDay 2 \nBuddha’s Enlightenment Day \nMahayana Precepts:6:30-7:15am \nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch (if applicable): 12:30-1:30pm\nSession 3: 4:00-5:30pm \nOSG 6:30-8pm \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nyungnay-purification-ritual-practice/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meditationinsarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nyungnay-Fasting-Retreat-680-x-680-px.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T075048
CREATED:20260316T154828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T132659Z
UID:10021793-1776168000-1776173400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The New Essence of Vajrayana (HYT)
DESCRIPTION:This session is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja\, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation. The New Essence of Vajrayana is the tantric practice of Heruka\, an enlightened being. \nWALK INS WELCOME!  \nThere is no registration for this prayer. \nIf you would like to attend this prayer live stream open the following link at the scheduled time  \nPuja Zoom Link
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/the-new-essence-of-vajrayana-hyt/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,The New Essence of Vajrayana (HYT)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meditationinsarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/The-New-essence-of-vajrayana-680-x-680-px.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T075048
CREATED:20251220T103702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T191944Z
UID:10020576-1776189600-1776193200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. \nThrough these beautiful prayers we can overcome obstacles to our Dharma practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nPractice details: In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa. Then we make prayers and requests to purify any negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. A pause for personal silent meditation is included. It is a very meaningful and enjoyable practice\, especially when performed in a group setting.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/heart-jewel-with-silent-meditation-15-2/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meditationinsarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HeartJewel-silent.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T201500
DTSTAMP:20260414T075048
CREATED:20260405T010508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T010509Z
UID:10021839-1776193200-1776197700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Your Mind: From Reactivity to Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Elevate Your Mind: From Reactivity to Love — a meditation series on developing inner strength\, clarity\, and lasting peace. \nReactivity narrows the mind.\n Love expands it. \nWhen we rise above anger and fear\, we see more clearly — and choose more wisely. \nLearn practical meditation tools to shift from emotional turbulence to inner strength. \nIn this series of meditation classes we will explore the profound and practical methods to improve the mind as presented in the book “The New Eight Steps to happiness” by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/elevate-your-mind-3/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meditationinsarasota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Elevate-your-mind-680-x-680-px.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR