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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-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mahayana Precepts,Puja
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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-4-2-2/2026-05-15/
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-17-4/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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SUMMARY:Mandala Offering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A mandala offering is a traditional imagined offering whereby you envision the entire universe transformed into a pure land and then mentally offer this to the Buddhas. A beautiful and creative practice\, it is an extraordinary method for generating positive energy and good fortune. Each session will be self guided and include chanted prayers and plenty of time to explore this practice of making mandala offerings. Please bring the book The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra – available for purchase in our bookstore. \nIt is important to attend the introduction\, Gen Lhadron will give the essential instructions on the mental practice of making mandala offerings as explained in the oral instructions of Mahamudra. Offering a mandala is offering the entire universe purified. It is a scientific method to attain the pure land of a Buddha and accumulate vast merit. If you can’t make it to the intro\, come to the session at least 15 minutes early so that a sangha member can give you the instructions. \nSchedule\nFri\, May 15 \n\nMandala Offering Retreat Intro with Gen Lhadron: 7-8:30pm\n\nSat\, May 16 \n\nSession 1: 9-10:30am\nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1-1:30pm\nCenter Cherishing: 1:30 – 3:30pm\n\nSun\, May 17 \n\nSession 3: 9-10:30am\nSession 4: (Sunday Class): 11am-12:15pm\nSession 5: WFJ w/tsog 2-3:30pm\n\nMon\, May 18 \n\nSession 6: 9-10:30am\nSession 7: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm\nSession 8: 6-7:30pm\n\nTue\, May 19 \n\nSession 10: 9-10:30am\nSession 11: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm\n\n  \nPricing\n\nEntire Retreat: $75\nEntire Retreat (members): $35\nAccommodations (4 nights): $220-350\n\nStay overnight! Single and shared rooms available. For accommodations\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/guru-yoga-and-mandala-offering-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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