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SUMMARY:US Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:US National Festival 2026\nApril 24 – 29\, 2026\n \nThe Heart of Reality\nPrajnaparamita Empowerment & Teachings on the Heart Sutra with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab \nHeld at the Kadampa Temple for World Peace in Glen Spey\, New York \nMore Information and Registration \nGetting There \n“Form is empty\, emptiness is form. Emptiness is not other than form. Form also is not other than emptiness. Likewise\, feeling\, discrimination\, compositional factors and consciousness are empty…”  \nThis is an excerpt of the Heart Sutra\, viewed to be the quintessence of Buddha’s explanation of emptiness\, or “ultimate truth”. From one point of view\, it is utterly simple and a bare revelation of the truth. From another angle\, it is like a beautiful puzzle to be explored and understood that will yield never-ending insights. Its raw power\, when recited with a compassionate motivation\, shifts the mind and empowers change. \nThe Heart Sutra\, a beloved\, sacred text taught by Buddha\, includes a special technique for overcoming our own and other’s inner and outer obstacles. While these obstacles can feel like walls that limit our life\, we can transcend them using this profound and beautiful practice. In this festival\, we will learn how to recite the Heart Sutra\, dive into its profound and practical meaning\, and see how it can help us overcome any obstacle life may present. This will grant us tremendous confidence to not only help ourselves\, but to elevate\, empower and protect others. \nTo aid our understanding of this profound practice\, we will receive the empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita. Prajnaparamita is the embodiment of the higher perfection of wisdom. Empowerments are blissful\, guided meditations that help facilitate a connection with a certain enlightened being. Through receiving this blessing empowerment\, we will gain inspiration to understand these deep truths of the Heart Sutra and feel energized to make positive change in our life. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/us-festival-2026/
LOCATION:World Peace Temple – Glen Spey\, 47 Sweeney Rd\, Geln Spey\, New York\, 12737\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:How to Solve Our Human Problems
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical methods to overcome life’s everyday challenges in our meditation series\, How to Solve Our Human Problems\, based on the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  We will focus in particular on understanding and transforming anger—a destructive habit that often leads to pain\, regret\, and strained relationships. Through simple meditation techniques\, you’ll learn how to respond with clarity\, patience\, and purpose\, allowing you to become more effective and at ease in daily life. As conflict and frustration begin to dissolve\, you may find that meditation doesn’t take time away from your life\, instead it frees your energy for what truly matters. \nEveryone welcome! \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/how-to-solve-our-human-problems/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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