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SUMMARY:Where Happiness Begins
DESCRIPTION:As long as our well-being depends mainly on external conditions\, happiness remains fragile and fleeting. Relationships become pressured by expectation\, everyday challenges feel overwhelming\, and we often find ourselves caught in cycles of dissatisfaction\, restlessness\, or stress. \nMeditation offers another direction. This isn’t about withdrawing from life or rejecting enjoyment\, it’s about developing an inner stability that allows us to experience life more fully and enjoy the good conditions we already have. \nIn this half-day retreat\, we will explore practical teachings and guided meditations that help us reconnect with the inner causes of happiness and peace. Through experience\, not just theory\, we begin resolving the conflict between what we know intellectually and how we actually live. \nLivestream available for members \n  \nSchedule\n\nSession 1: 10:00am – 11:15am\nSession 2: 11:45am – 1:00pm\nLunch: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/where-happiness-begins/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Abiding Retreat
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we train in the same meditation object every day\, even for a short time? \nJoin Gen Lhadron for an introduction to Tranquil Abiding\, in which she will explain some specific techniques to train in concentration. In this way we can assess our level of concentration and progress along the stages of Tranquil Abiding. After the introductory class\, participants will choose a meditation object and commit to practicing with it daily for two weeks\, gradually deepening their familiarity and focus. \nThe challenge begins with a Wednesday evening introduction and concludes with a one-day retreat on June 27. Everyone is welcome to attend the introduction and\, afterward\, decide whether they would like to take part in the full challenge. \n\n\n\n  \nSchedule \nWednesday\, June 10 \n\n\nIntroduction: 6:30-8pm\n\n\nSaturday\, June 27\n\n\nSession 1: 9:30 – 10:30am\nSession 2: 11:15am – 12:15pm\nLunch: 12:15 – 1:15pm\nSession 3: 1:15 – 2:15pm\nSession 4: 3:00 – 4:00pm\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/tranquil-abiding-retreat-introduction/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Emptiness of Feelings
DESCRIPTION:Through guided meditations and teachings\, we will investigate emotions such as fear\, frustration\, and craving\, discovering that they are impermanent\, dependent\, and ultimately unfindable when examined closely. Like passing weather in the sky\, feelings arise and dissolve without defining us. \n\n\n\n\nAs we learn not to cling to feelings as solid or “ours\,” we allow them to dissolve. This retreat will help you develop the confidence to experience feelings without fear\, to understand their illusory nature\, and to transform your relationship with them.\n\nImmerse yourself in a weekend of meaningful inner exploration with on-site accommodations for a full retreat experience\, as well as the option for locals to attend daily sessions.\n\n\n\n\n  \nStay over night! Single and shared rooms available. \nLivestream available for members.  \nSchedule\nFriday \n\nIntroduction: 7-8:30pm\n\nSaturday \n\nsession 1: 9:00-10:30am\nsession 2: 11:15am-12:30pm \nlunch: 12:30-2:00pm\nsession 3: 2:30-3:45pm \nsession 4 (with Q&A): 4:30-6:00pm\ndinner: 6:00-7:00pm\n\nSunday \n\nsession 5: 9:00-10:15am\nsession 6/ Sunday meditation class: 11:00am-12:30pm\n\n  \nPricing\n\nEntire Retreat: $75\nEntire Retreat (members): $45\nAccommodations (two nights): $110 – $190\n\nRegistration for individual days available.  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/emptiness-of-feelings/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming and make it difficult to find balance and peace of mind. This class\, Learn to Meditate\, offers practical meditation techniques to help you relax\, manage stress\, and respond to life’s challenges with greater calm and clarity.\n\nDiscover how meditation can help you better understand your thoughts and emotions\, creating space from fear\, worry\, and negativity. Through guided practice\, you’ll develop tools to cultivate inner peace\, emotional balance\, and a calmer\, more focused mind.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/learn-to-meditate/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Tranquil Abiding
DESCRIPTION:Join Gen Lhadron for a special retreat dedicated to deepening concentration through the practice of Tranquil Abiding. With only brief introductory guidance at the beginning of each session\, participants will have the opportunity to engage in extended meditation periods of up to 45 minutes\, working with a meditation object of their own choosing. \nThis retreat is open to everyone\, regardless of whether you participated in the Tranquil Abiding Challenge. While the retreat is especially suitable for those wishing to strengthen their concentration practice\, meditators of all levels are welcome to attend and use the day to develop greater focus\, clarity\, and inner peace. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule \nSaturday\, June 27\n\n\nSession 1: 9:30 – 10:30am\nSession 2: 11:15am – 12:15pm\nLunch: 12:15 – 1:15pm\nSession 3: 1:15 – 2:15pm\nSession 4 + Q&A : 3:00 – 4:15pm\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/tranquil-abiding-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Stress Through Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming stress means more than coping. It means discovering the root causes of feeling overwhelmed and making an inner shift to wiser more confident attitudes. Meditation is the practice of this inner shift to a more peaceful and constructive way of dealing with everyday life. Through training in meditation we develop the confidence that even if things don’t go well out there\, I will be ok inside. We will find in our own experience that in any situation the most important thing to control is our mind. Ultimately\, it is our mind that determines whether we are happy or miserable.\n \nNo previous meditation experience is needed. Everyone is welcome! \n\nSchedule\n\nSession 1: 10:00 – 11:15am\nSession 2: 11:45 – 1:00pm\nlunch: 1:00 – 2:00pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/overcoming-stress-through-meditation/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming and make it difficult to find balance and peace of mind. This class\, Learn to Meditate\, offers practical meditation techniques to help you relax\, manage stress\, and respond to life’s challenges with greater calm and clarity.\n\nDiscover how meditation can help you better understand your thoughts and emotions\, creating space from fear\, worry\, and negativity. Through guided practice\, you’ll develop tools to cultivate inner peace\, emotional balance\, and a calmer\, more focused mind.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/learn-to-meditate-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming and make it difficult to find balance and peace of mind. This class\, Learn to Meditate\, offers practical meditation techniques to help you relax\, manage stress\, and respond to life’s challenges with greater calm and clarity.\n\nDiscover how meditation can help you better understand your thoughts and emotions\, creating space from fear\, worry\, and negativity. Through guided practice\, you’ll develop tools to cultivate inner peace\, emotional balance\, and a calmer\, more focused mind.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/learn-to-meditate-3/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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