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SUMMARY:Meditations for a Meaningful Life
DESCRIPTION:The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment\, or “Lamrim”\, is a sophisticated\, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings\, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated the 84\,000 teachings of Buddha into the Lamrim\, which  are 21 essential meditations\, revolutionizing the practice of Buddha’s teachings. Since then\, Lamrim has flourished throughout the world and it perfectly fits within our modern lifestyle. It is simple\, scientific\, and incredibly potent. \nThe Lamrim takes us step-by-step through carefully crafted meditations so we can purposefully nourish the qualities in our mind that lead to our happiness and reduce our painful thoughts and feelings. \nIn this class\, we will go one-by-one through the Lamrim\, drawing out how we can personally use these meditations and create our own meditation practice. There will be a special emphasis on the art of meditation and how to really make our meditations effective. \nJoin us afterwards for lunch in our World Peace Cafe! Lunch is available for purchase at check in and will be served after the class.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/the-power-to-change-4-2-2/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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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-17-3/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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SUMMARY:Chakras\, Channels and the Mind of Great Bliss
DESCRIPTION:What are chakras\, and what role do they play in our spiritual development? \nAccording to Buddhist teachings on the subtle body\, each of us possesses inner energy winds that flow through a network of subtle channels and chakras. These inner winds are closely connected with our mind\, and by learning to harness them through meditation we can bring about profound inner transformation. \nIn this retreat we will explore how working with our subtle body and mind can lead to deep spiritual change. We will understand that enlightenment is not simply an inspiring idea—it is a real possibility within our own mind. The teachings explain with remarkable clarity the precise process through which an ordinary person can transform into an enlightened being.   \nAlthough this is an advanced retreat\, anyone who has the intention to receive the Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerment is welcome to attend. It will help to have some familiarity with the topic as explained in Modern Buddhism Part 2. Below is a link to the free e-book. \nThis event will be available for members to livestream teaching sessions: Introduction and Sessions 1\, 3 & 6. For member livestream registration CLICK HERE.  \nModern Buddhism Free eBook\n  \nStay over night! Single and shared rooms available. Discounts available for KMCFL FP and TTP members. For accommodations\, Click Here \n  \nFriday \nIntroduction: 7-8:30pm \nSaturday \nsession 1 (teaching & meditation): 9:00-10:30am \nsession 2 (practice & meditation): 11:15am-12:30pm  \nlunch: 12:30-2:00pm \nsession 3 (teaching & meditation): 2:30-3:45pm  \nsession 4 (practice & meditation): 4:30-6:00pm \ndinner: 6:00-7:00pm \nSunday \nsession 5 (practice & meditation): 9:00-10:15am \nsession 6/ Sunday meditation class (teaching & meditation): 11:00am-12:15pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/chakras-channels-and-the-mind-of-great-bliss/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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