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SUMMARY:Florida Peaceful Getaway Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Florida Peaceful Getaway Retreat \nHeld at the Kadampa Temple for World Peace | Sarasota\nTaught by the Resident Teachers of the Seven Kadampa Centers in Florida \nJoin us in beautiful Sarasota for a special weekend retreat inspired by Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by the great master Shantideva. This timeless text is a step-by-step guide to living with compassion\, wisdom\, and strength in our modern world. \nThis year’s theme\, “Benefiting Others by Becoming Your Best Self\,” explores the transformative power of the Six Perfections—giving\, moral discipline\, patience\, effort\, concentration\, and wisdom. These profound practices lie at the heart of the Bodhisattva path and offer us a blueprint for living a deeply meaningful life. \nThroughout the weekend\, Resident Teachers from the seven Kadampa centers in Florida will share Buddha’s teachings and guide meditations that awaken our inner potential and show how becoming our best self is the most powerful way to benefit the people around us. \nWhether you are new to Buddhism or a long-time practitioner\, this retreat offers a joyful opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and return home inspired and empowered.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/florida-peaceful-getaway-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Simply Meditate
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, anxiety and stress are widespread\, making life feel overwhelming and difficult. This class equips you with meditation tools to help manage stress and change how you respond to your thoughts and emotions. \nDiscover how meditation helps you manage stress by showing you that many fears and negative feelings come from the mind. Through meditation\, you’ll learn how to control these emotions.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/simply-meditate/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seeing Beyond the Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to learn how to develop faith based on logic and our own experience. This is the scientific explanation of faith coming from Buddha’s profound wisdom and knowledge about the mind. Many people are afraid of faith or have lost “faith in faith”. We will explore the function of faith and how it is an aspect of wisdom\, which always guides us in a positive direction and creates a foundation of confidence that nothing else provides. \n“Faith is like pure eyes that see beyond the ordinary impure world of samsara…” \nGeshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/seeing-beyond-the-ordinary/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Busy Life Calm\, Mind Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from your busy life and  focus on your inner peace and unwind. Use this time to relax\, let go of stress\, and reflect on what truly matters. By creating a sense of calm and clarity\, you’ll recharge your energy and embrace the weekend with a fresh\, positive mindset. Everyone Welcome! \n\nSchedule:\nSession 1: 10-11am\nSession 2: 11:30 – 12:15\nLunch: 12:30am-1:30pm\nSession 3: 1:30-2:15
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/busy-life-calm-mind-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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