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SUMMARY:Florida Peaceful Getaway Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Love: The Great Protector \nFlorida Peaceful Getaway Retreat \nJoin us in beautiful Sarasota for a special Labor Day weekend retreat based on The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Throughout 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 Love is truly the Great Protector. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nEvent Details and Registration
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/florida-peaceful-getaway-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Clarity of Mind
DESCRIPTION:Step away from distraction and immerse yourself in the stillness of silence. Through silence\, reflection\, and gentle guidance\, you will discover how to let go of mental busyness and tap into a deeper\, more spacious awareness. \nIn this profound meditation retreat\, we will meditate on the clarity of the very subtle mind according to Buddha’s Mahamudra teachings. Through training in this clear and joyful meditation on our root mind we gain the ability to easily pacify our mental disturbances and distractions\, and we create powerful causes to experience deep and stable inner peace and concentration. \nSuitable for all levels\, this retreat provides a rare opportunity to improve our concentration and cultivate lasting inner peace – the real source of happiness. \nSchedule \n\n\n\nSession 1: 9:00-10:00am\nSession 2: 10:30-11:30am\nSession3: 12:00-1:00pm\nLunch: 1:00-2:00pm\n\nSilence from 9:00am-1:30pm\n\n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/clarity-of-mind/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of meditation\, including how to set up your meditation space and settle into a comfortable and effective posture. This class will explore simple preliminary practices to help settle the mind\, establish a consistent practice\, and make meditation a more meaningful part of your daily life.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/learn-to-meditate-4/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Journey to Keajra
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to tantric practice or have been practicing for many years\, this special weekend course will help you bring new life\, depth\, and joy to your daily meditation practice. \nWe will explore the sadhana New Essence of Vajrayana\, a beautifully worded sequence of visualizations and guided meditations that leads us on an extraordinary inner journey. Through this practice\, we gradually become familiar with a profound inner path—one that leads us all the way to enlightenment. \nThis course is suitable for those who have Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerment or the intention to receive this empowerment. \nSchedule \nFriday\, October 2 \n– Introduction : 7:30 – 8:45pm \nSaturday\, October 3 \n– Session 1 : 9:00 – 10:30am \n– Session 2 : 11:30am – 1:00pm \n– Lunch :  1:00 – 3:00pm \n– Session 3 : 3:00 – 4:15pm \n– Session 4 : 5:00 – 6:30pm \nSunday\, October 4 \n– Session 4 : 9:00 – 10:00am \n– Session 5 / sun class : 11:00am – 12:30pm \n– Session 6 / Wishfulfilling Jewel chanted prayer with food offering : 2:00 – 3:00pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/journey-to-keajra-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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SUMMARY:January Retreats 2027
DESCRIPTION:Join us in January at the beautiful Kadampa Temple in Sarasota for meditation retreat with experienced Kadampa teachers. Each week offers a unique topic to inspire beginners and experienced meditators alike\, with peaceful mornings\, inspiring afternoons\, and time to enjoy our Peace Garden and nearby beaches. On-site accommodations available. \n\nWeek 1 (January 1 – 6): Lojong with Gen Kelsang Dorje\nWeek 2 (January 8 – 13): Lamrim with Gen Kelsang Lhadron\nWeek 3 (January 15 – 20): Emptiness with Kadam Kyle\nWeek 4 (January 22 – 27): Tantra with Gen Kelsang Chokyi\n\n  \n\nRegistration Opens September 10 at 8:00am EST \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/january-retreats-2027/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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