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SUMMARY:Nyungnay
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  \nSchedule \nApril 14th: Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice Day 1\n \nMahayana Precepts: 6:30-7:15am \nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10am-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch: 12:30pm\nSession 3: 4-5:30pm \nApril 15th: Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice Day 2\n \nMahayana Precepts: 6:30-7:15am \nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10am-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch (if applicable): 12:30-1:30pm\nSession 3: 4-5:30pm \nOffering to the Spiritual Guide Puja 6:30-8pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nyungnay/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
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SUMMARY:Transforming Pain With Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In this special half-day course we will explore the nature of our pain and learn how to reduce and eliminate it. We will be using Buddha’s profound teachings on Emptiness or Ultimate Truth where he proved with logical\, valid reasons and scientific methods that the “function of delusion is to cause us to experience mental and physical pain.”  \nThis course will be based on teachings from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso given in 2006 at the opening of the 2nd Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York and are suitable for anyone wishing to understand how to heal at the deepest level.  \nPlease come join us for a day of healing through wisdom.  \n  \nSchedule \nSession 1: 10-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 2: 1-2:30pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/transforming-pain-with-wisdom/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20250423T225118Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the beautiful garden at KMC FL for an unforgettable evening of delicious food and festivities. Enjoy a fabulous vegan gourmet buffet; with scrumptious vegan appetizers\, mocktails\, a dessert buffet and live entertainment. There will also be a fundraising raffle and other surprises. Everyone welcome! \nRegister HERE \nDonate HERE
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/garden-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T105815Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Concentration in an Age of Distraction
DESCRIPTION:Special Weekend Retreat with Gen Samten Kelsang\, the Resident Teacher of KMC New York. \nThe main focus will be on how to develop concentration\, meditative stabilization\, and eventually tranquil abiding on immeasurable love. It will cover what loving kindness is\, how to generate and maintain it in analytical and placement meditation\, and meditation tools to deepen our experience of this practice. We will also look at how to integrate our meditative experiences with our daily life when we are off the cushion. \nSince the main obstacle to concentration is distraction\, and since a main source of distraction in modern day society is our relationship with technology\, another subject we will be looking at on Sunday is how to develop healthy relationships with our technology in a way that allows for a flourishing meditation practice. \n  \nSchedule \nFriday\, May 2nd \nThe Healing Power of Love: 7-8:15pm \n  \nSaturday\, May 3rd:  \nHow to Cultivate Meditative Stabilization on Loving-kindness \nSession 1:  9-10:30am \nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm \nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm \nSession 3: 2:30-4pm \nWFJ with tsog offering: 7-8pm \n  \nSunday\, May 4th \nEngaging in Mindful Technology \nSunday GP Class: 11am-12:30pm \nLunch: 12:30-1:30pm \nSession 2: 2-3:15pm \nQ & A in Café: 3:15-3:45pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/distraction/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T173000
DTSTAMP:20250513T003525Z
CREATED:20250305T113120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T003525Z
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SUMMARY:Refuge Retreat: Shelter From the Storm
DESCRIPTION:During this retreat\, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge through strengthening our reliance on the Three Precious Jewels: Buddha\, Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) and Sangha (the spiritual community) in each session. The more sessions you can attend\, the better you will feel. This new or “renewed”  confidence in the power of refuge can positively affect every moment of your life. \nEach session is self-contained. You may drop-in to sessions as you are able\, treat yourself to a weekend\, or join us for the day\, in a very blessed and quiet space. \nEveryone is welcome to this retreat regardless of level of experience. It is especially suitable for beginners who are interested in gaining experience of the Buddhist way of life. \n  \nSchedule: \nFri\, May 16th \nRefuge Retreat Intro: 7-8:30pm \nSat\, May 17th \nSession 1: 9-10:30am\nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm\nSession 3: 2:30-4pm \nSun\, May 18th \nSession 4: 1:30-3pm\nSession 5: 4-5:30pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/refuge-retreat-shelter-from-the-storm/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T121500
DTSTAMP:20250514T134314Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center in the heart of Sarasota. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know our temple and world peace garden\, relax and enjoy a fun morning in serene surroundings. The activities\, which include a simple guided meditation\, story\, art and outdoor games\, are designed to help children and families cultivate inner peace and positive states of mind. We will conclude the morning with a free lunch! All families are welcome.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20250227T114952Z
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SUMMARY:NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness\n\n\n\n\n\nBuddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice.\nThrough engaging in the festival programme of teachings\, meditations and retreat\, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others\, and truly heal our suffering world. \n“When we love all living beings\, we have no enemies.” \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGen-la Kelsang Jampa\, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre\, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism\, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District\, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-spring-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Manjushri KMC\, A5087 Coast Road\, Ulverston\, Cumbria\, LA12 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20250507T132357Z
CREATED:20250501T124916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T132357Z
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SUMMARY:KMC Florida Spring Festival Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, May 24th at 11AM to view the Spring Festival Empowerment with the KMC Florida community. Please bring your favorite dish to share after the Empowerment. \n*** Registration for the NKT International Spring Festival is required to attend the Watch Party *** \nRegister Here
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/international-spring-festival-watch-party/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T203000
DTSTAMP:20250528T144310Z
CREATED:20250409T195401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T144310Z
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SUMMARY:Offering of Our Faith Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la\, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. \nHowever\, on the auspicious day of June 4\, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude\, people at Kadampa centers around the world offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat. \nThis event is free and open to everyone! \nSchedule \nSession 1: 9-10:30am\nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1-2pm\nSession 3: 2:30-4pm\nOSG: 6:30-8:30pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/offering-of-our-faith-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T133000
DTSTAMP:20250511T011835Z
CREATED:20250511T010804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T011835Z
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SUMMARY:Clear Sky Mind Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In this half-day silent retreat we will enjoy guided meditations on the clarity of our mind and our own natural inner peace. This inner peace is the real source of all our pleasant feelings or happiness. And yet most of us have never learned to tap into it. This is a powerful way to increase your confidence in meditation.  Our retreat is appropriate for every level of meditator\, but it is especially designed for those who are just beginning. \n Everyone Welcome! \nSchedule: \nSession 1: 9-10:30am\nSession 2: 11:00-12:00pm\nSession 3: 12:30-1:30pm\nLunch 1:30-2:30 \nRegister Online and Save
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/clear-sky-mind-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
DTSTAMP:20250619T170423Z
CREATED:20250511T012641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T170423Z
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SUMMARY:Unshakable Confidence From Within
DESCRIPTION:In our uncertain times it is difficult to develop reliable confidence that never waivers regardless of external challenges. Through learning more about our own mind we can develop and maintain pure confidence in ourselves and our positive actions. We will also explore ordinary pride vs. non-deluded pride. This is resilience coming from wisdom.  Wisdom is like an inner spiritual guide that always takes us in the direction of real happiness and authentic mental peace. Everyone is welcome.  \nCourse will be based on the text: \nHow To Understand The Mind\,  by Geshe Kelsang Gysato \nSchedule: \nSession 1: 10-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 2: 1-2:30 \nLivestream is available for Members \nRegister Online and Save
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/unshakable-confidence-from-within/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTSTAMP:20250622T182319Z
CREATED:20250617T000043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T182319Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation 101: How to begin meditation
DESCRIPTION:Many people have tried meditation many times and then give up because either they don’t feel any different\, so they think it doesn’t work\, or it’s too difficult to find time to actually “do it”. Buddha is renowned for his understanding of meditation and the techniques he taught are easy to put into practice.  Meditation is a tool for personal change. It connects us to our own inner peace and gives us the ability to respond to the stress of daily life in a healthy and positive way.  \nIn this course we will learn \n             -What is meditation? \n            -The benefits of meditation.  \n            -How to begin meditation.  \nWhy not give meditation another chance and join us for this half-day experience where we learn how to meditate and then we practice what we have learned with a qualified teacher to gently guide us.  \nSchedule: \nSession 1: 10-11:15am\nSession 2: 11:45am-1 pm\nLunch: 1:15pm \nRegister Online and Save
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-101-how-to-begin-meditation/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20250227T115900Z
CREATED:20250227T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T115900Z
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SUMMARY:NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Kadampa\n\n\n\n\n\nOver two weeks\, the Festival will emphasise teachings and meditations on Advice from Atisha’s Heart from our two most senior Teachers. For the first time\, all of Venerable Geshe-la’s oral transmissions on the verses will be brought together\, including his special advice on how to engage in retreat on this text. Through Venerable Geshe-la’s encouragement and blessings they will transmit a complete commentary to all the verses. \nBy keeping Atisha’s Advice in our heart we can maintain a peaceful\, happy mind\, our human nature and good qualities will improve\, we will show a good example in this troubled world and we will quickly attain great enlightenment. Kadampa Buddhists have an especially close connection with Buddha Tara because she appeared directly to Atisha\, the founder of Kadampa Buddhism\, and promised to care for all his future followers. \n“Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva\, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody’s love and respect.” \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre\, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism\, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District\, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-summer-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Manjushri KMC\, A5087 Coast Road\, Ulverston\, Cumbria\, LA12 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTSTAMP:20250729T100259Z
CREATED:20250625T160328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T100259Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Festival Tara Empowerment Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Summer Festival Watch Party \nPlease join KMC Florida on Saturday\, August 2nd to view the NKT-IKBU Summer Festival Green Tara Empowerment together on a large screen.The Empowerment will be viewed live from KMC Manjushri at 11AM EST (4PM UK Time). \nWe hope you will join us after the Empowerment for a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite vegetarian dish to share.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/summer-festival-tara-empowerment-watch-party/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T123000
DTSTAMP:20250804T141025Z
CREATED:20250617T002700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T141025Z
UID:10018427-1756494000-1756729800@meditationinsarasota.org
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
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T104500
DTSTAMP:20251119T155554Z
CREATED:20250729T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T155554Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20250909T193141Z
CREATED:20250729T095211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T193141Z
UID:10018707-1758362400-1758376800@meditationinsarasota.org
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
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T141500
DTSTAMP:20250908T210428Z
CREATED:20250828T185417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210428Z
UID:10018756-1758967200-1758982500@meditationinsarasota.org
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
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20250227T124505Z
CREATED:20250227T124436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T124505Z
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SUMMARY:NKT-IKBU International Fall Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Great Protector of the Guru’s Words\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is nothing more precious than the words of our Spiritual Guide. This festival begins with the empowerment of Dorje Shugden as a powerful protection and blessing\, so that we can understand the deep meanings of all the teachings of Sutra and Tantra that we have received from our Founder\, and so we can care for them\, ensuring they remain vibrant\, alive and functioning for many generations to come. With a life of dedication\, Gen-la Dekyong pays particularly close attention to our Guru’s words. \nGen-la will share special advice that she has personally directly received from Venerable Geshe-la on how for our mind and the meaning of the teachings to become one\, requires our Guru’s blessings. She will also share how we can deepen our understanding of our Guru’s speech continually\, and how through this\, we ourselves can come to hold his ultimate correct views and intentions and attain the enlightened state of our Guru. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-fall-festival-2025/
LOCATION:IKRC Grand Canyon\, 6701 E Mountain Ranch Rd\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T104500
DTSTAMP:20251119T155554Z
CREATED:20250729T232211Z
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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/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20250918T183320Z
CREATED:20250918T183320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T183320Z
UID:10018961-1760887800-1760891400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Get Control of Your Life: A Public Talk
DESCRIPTION:In this busy world\, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived\, while inner peace eludes us completely. Our negative states of mind\, such as uncontrolled desire and anger\, create endless problems for us (and others) and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Buddha offers a clear and simple solution\, guiding us to an oasis of boundless peace within our hearts. \nThis talk will be held at Hashtag Cafe \n2781 Bee Ridge Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34239
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/get-control-of-your-life-a-public-talk/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20251017T193331Z
CREATED:20250926T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T193331Z
UID:10018974-1761386400-1761400800@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Je Tsongkhapa Day
DESCRIPTION:Buddha Shakyamuni predicted Je Tsongkhapa would appear to spread and clarify his teachings. Please join us to celebrate Je Tsongkhapa and our great fortune in having met his pure lineage of teachings. \n\n\nSchedule: \n10am – 11am : Special Talk with Gen Gomlam \n11:30am – 1pm : Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer \n1pm – 2pm : Party 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/je-tsongkhapa-day/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T173000
DTSTAMP:20250915T192524Z
CREATED:20250915T192227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192524Z
UID:10018960-1761496200-1761499800@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Cool When Things Get Hot: A Public Talk
DESCRIPTION:Even though we have a good heart certain people\, and certain situations\, seem to trigger feelings of anger and blame. When anger takes over its easy to do and say things that are difficult to take back. Using Buddha’s skillful teachings and meditations on recognizing and overcoming anger\, however\, we can learn to stay cool headed even when things are getting hot. By remaining calm in this way we can learn to replace our anger with peace and eventually even love. \nThis public talk will be at Fogartyville \n525 Kumquat Ct \nSarasota Fl. 34236
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/keeping-cool-when-things-get-hot-a-public-talk/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTSTAMP:20250922T132725Z
CREATED:20250910T205447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T132725Z
UID:10018959-1761991200-1762002000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Walk for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun and fundraising for world peace! \nWe will meet and check-in at KMC Florida at 10AM. Then we will carpool/shuttle to the Whitaker Gateway Park. We will then engage in a short guided meditation\, walk together through The Bay Park and then return to the park for a picnic!\n\n \nOur goal for this fundraiser is to raise $25\,000\n\n\nAll funds raised will support KMC Florida’s efforts to help the people of Florida develop peaceful minds. By increasing our own inner peace\, we can bring about world peace.As our founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (Geshe-la) says\,“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” \n\n \nA donation of any size contributes to KMC Florida’s dedication to World Peace. This fundraising walk will help us develop our parking lot\, including lighting\, fence and grading the lot for cars.    \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/walk-for-world-peace/
LOCATION:Whitaker Gateway Park\, 1455 N Tamiami Trl\, Sarasota\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T104500
DTSTAMP:20251119T155554Z
CREATED:20250729T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T155554Z
UID:10018964-1762596000-1762598700@meditationinsarasota.org
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/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20251028T140614Z
CREATED:20250930T004348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T140614Z
UID:10018977-1763200800-1763215200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Rewrite the Past
DESCRIPTION:We all have a limitless amount of loving energy within our hearts\, but often the mental residue of our past harm prevents us from connecting with this loving energy and we stay stuck and feel victimized by the past. Using the wisdom of Buddhist psychology we can learn to transform our reaction to any past harm into powerful inner growth and deep healing that will finally give us the freedom and confidence to love again!  \nEveryone can benefit from this reliable and practical advice!  \nThe class will be based on the book:  \nHow To Solve Our Human Problems\, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. \nSchedule\n\nTeaching: 10am – 11:15am\nLunch: 11:15am – 12:45pm\nTeaching: 12:45 – 2pm\n\n  \nPricing\n\n$35 (includes lunch)\nMember pricing available at registration
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/rewrite-the-past/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T163000
DTSTAMP:20251110T152156Z
CREATED:20251101T221820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T152156Z
UID:10019168-1763307000-1763310600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude in Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:For most of us\, it is easy to be grateful when things are going well. But what about when life is difficult and every day brings new challenges that take a lot of our energy. In this short talk and meditation we will use Buddha’s teachings about the mind to learn how we can transform every day encounters in a positive way\, simply by changing our own perception.   \nEveryone is welcome to this Sunday afternoon get-together where we; \n-will listen to some wisdom advice from Modern Buddhism  \n-enjoy a brief guided meditation  \n-have the opportunity to ask questions \n  \n\nBring a Friend!  \n  \n\nThis talk will be held at Hashtag Cafe\n2781 Bee Ridge Rd\, Sarasota\, FL 34239 \nAdditional parking available behind the Cafe.  \n\n  \nPricing\n\n$10\nFree for members
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/gratitude-in-difficult-times/
LOCATION:hashtag cafe\, 2781 Bee Ridge Rd\, Sarasota\, 34239\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T183000
DTSTAMP:20251122T003031Z
CREATED:20250930T003719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T003031Z
UID:10018976-1763805600-1763922600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Streams of Purifying Nectar
DESCRIPTION:Through the power of recitation and visualization\, and through receiving Vajrasattva’s blessings\, we will gradually purify our mind and our actions. In this way we can improve our qualities as a human being\, and eventually become a special holy being. ~ Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, teachings on Vajrasattva\, 1993 \nThis retreat is a powerful method for purifying our negative karma. By deepening our reliance on Buddha Vajrasattva in this retreat\, we will cleanse our mind of delusions\, negativities\, and obstacles that both cause us suffering and hold us back from reaching our full inner potential. \nThis retreat is done in conjunction with Offering to the Spiritual Guide. Each session consists of time to study\, meditate\, and do some prayers. Study materials are provided for the unguided sessions\, and advice is always on hand. \nEvent Schedule\nSaturday\, November 22 \nSession 1: 10-11:30am\nLunch: 12-1pm\nSession 2: 1:30-300pm\nSession 3: 4:30-6:00pm \nSunday\, November 23 \nSession 4: 1-2:30pm\nSession 5: 3:30-5:00pm\nWFJ with food offering: 5:30-6:30pm \n  \nPricing\n\n$50\nMember pricing available in registration\n\nAccommodations available by request to admin@meditationinsarasota.org.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/vajrasattva-purification-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T104500
DTSTAMP:20251119T155554Z
CREATED:20250729T232211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T155554Z
UID:10018965-1765015200-1765017900@meditationinsarasota.org
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/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20251209T192913Z
CREATED:20250930T003242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T192913Z
UID:10018975-1765497600-1765756799@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Buddha Shakyamuni Blessing Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:More than 2\,500 years ago\, Buddha Shakyamuni opened the door to enlightenment. What he revealed in that moment—the sublime state of boundless happiness\, freedom and the compassionate ability to be of limitless benefit to others—is still available to all of us right now.  \nAn Empowerment empowers us with a vision and sense of what is possible for us to accomplish. The transformation that is possible for each and everyone of us. Not only do we become personally empowered to be the best we can be and to progress to enlightenment; we also become empowered to see our world in a different\, more authentic way. We recognize that if we purify our mind\, we purify our world. We all have this extraordinary potential within us and the function of an Empowerment is to awaken and nourish that potential. \nResident Teacher\, Gen Kelsang Lhadron\, will guide the Empowerment and give teachings. On Sunday\, she will give commentary to the Liberating Prayer\, which is a special prayer recited at every Kadampa Buddhist Center around the world. It has many levels of meaning and great power to transform our mind. \nPlease bring an offering for the Empowerment and Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer. Offerings will also be available for purchase at registration. \nEvent Schedule\nFriday\, December 12 \n\n6:00 – 7:00pm | Registration and Check-In\n7:00 – 8:30pm | Introductory Talk with Gen Lhadron\n\nSaturday\, December 13 \n\n8:30 – 9:45am | Registration and Check-In\n10:00 – 12pm | Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni\n12:15 – 1:15pm | Lunch\n1:30 – 3:00pm | Commentary\n5:00 – 6:00 pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel with food offering\n\nSunday\, December 14 \n\n11:00 – 12:30 | Commentary to The Liberating Prayer\n\n  \nEvent Pricing\n\nEntire Weekend – $85\nSaturday Only – $60\nMember pricing available at registration.\n\nAccommodations available through registration.  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/buddha-shakyamuni-blessing-empowerment/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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