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SUMMARY:Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:At Kadampa Centers worldwide\, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. Tara is a female Buddha\, whose name means “Rescuer”. She is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith\, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. Tara has the ability to protect us from all inner and outer fears – such as the dangers from wind and water.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/tara-prayers-7/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Tara Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T121500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260329T210820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T141805Z
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SUMMARY:Living Beyond Fear
DESCRIPTION:Is a life beyond fear even possible? \nAccording to Buddha\, fear arises from how we respond to our environment not from the environment itself. The fear and anxiety that we experience is therefore not inevitable. \nThrough the practice of meditation\, we can learn to work skillfully with our fear. Instead of allowing it to overwhelm us\, we learn to redirect it\, so that it moves us towards developing states of mind that naturally give rise to peace\, confidence and a strong sense of purpose. \nKelsang Dechok has studied and taught in both the US and the UK for many years. She was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, and was requested to be the Resident Teacher of KMC Georgia in 2023. Whether it be through guided retreats or classes\, her lightheartedness and sincerity allow students to see how the teachings can benefit them in their busy modern lives. \nSchedule\n\nFriday \n\nIntroduction: 7-8:30pm\n\nSaturday \n\nSession 1: 9-10:15am\nSession 2: 11:15 12:30pm\nlunch: 12:30 – 2pm\nSession 3: 2pm-3:30pm\n\nSunday \n\nSession 4: 9-10am\nSession 5: 11-12:30pm\n\n\nPricing\n\nEntire Retreat: $75\nEntire Retreat (members): $45\nAccommodations (Fri & Sat Night): $110-190\n\nPricing for individual days available.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/living-beyond-fear/
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:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260424T015806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T015806Z
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SUMMARY:Living Beyond Fear
DESCRIPTION:Is a life beyond fear even possible? \nAccording to Buddha\, fear arises from how we respond to our environment not from the environment itself. The fear and anxiety that we experience is therefore not inevitable. \nThrough the practice of meditation\, we can learn to work skillfully with our fear. Instead of allowing it to overwhelm us\, we learn to redirect it\, so that it moves us towards developing states of mind that naturally give rise to peace\, confidence and a strong sense of purpose. \nThis drop in class is part of the weekend retreat Living Beyond Fear with Kelsang Deckok. \nEveryone welcome! \nKelsang Dechok has studied and taught in both the US and the UK for many years. She was ordained in 2006 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, and was requested to be the Resident Teacher of KMC Georgia in 2023. Whether it be through guided retreats or classes\, her lightheartedness and sincerity allow students to see how the teachings can benefit them in their busy modern lives. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/living-beyond-fear-2/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260313T005233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005233Z
UID:10021670-1778421600-1778427000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide with food offering
DESCRIPTION:Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama\, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän\, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide\, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong)\, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. \nThis practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food or beverage\, packaged or prepared\, as an offering if you wish. Fruits\, vegetables\, cookies\, crackers\, dips\, and bottled beverages include some examples of  common tsog offering items.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-with-food-offering-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offering to the Spiritual Guide,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T124500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:These lunchtime meditations taught by teachers of KMC Florida are suitable for everyone. They consist of a short talk on meditation followed by a guided meditation to set you up nicely for a tranquil day. Followed by lunch in our World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251028T181555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T225236Z
UID:10019686-1778518800-1778522400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Dakini Yoga (HYT)
DESCRIPTION:Prayers and meditations that contain the essence of the self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra who is the manifestation of the wisdom of all Buddhas. It is also a six-session yoga – a simple but powerful daily practice for maintaining all Tantric commitments for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment – that has been specially arranged for those who have received the empowerment of Vajrayogini. Also included are lists of the Bodhisattva and Tantric vows and commitments\, and an explanation on how the practice of Dakini Yoga fulfils these commitments. \nThose attending should have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment or have the intention to do so in the near future.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/dakini-yoga-hyt/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dakini Yoga,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251220T104334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183030Z
UID:10020354-1778524200-1778531400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program (TTP)
DESCRIPTION:The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for students who wish to become qualified teachers of Modern Buddhism. There are twelve subjects and fourteen texts taught in TTP\, including the six texts taught in FP. Students are also required to observe certain commitments and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year. Enrollment must be approved by the Resident Teacher. Find out more information HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/teacher-training-program-ttp-6/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260316T154828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T150929Z
UID:10021794-1778587200-1778592600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The New Essence of Vajrayana (HYT)
DESCRIPTION:This session is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja\, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation. The New Essence of Vajrayana is the tantric practice of Heruka\, an enlightened being. \nWALK INS WELCOME!  \nThere is no registration for this prayer.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/the-new-essence-of-vajrayana-hyt/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,The New Essence of Vajrayana (HYT)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251220T103702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200237Z
UID:10022434-1778605200-1778608800@meditationinsarasota.org
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-15-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T201500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260425T191954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T232920Z
UID:10022474-1778612400-1778616900@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Choosing Peace: Living with Wisdom and Kindness
DESCRIPTION:This meditation series invites you to step out of cycles of reactivity\, stress\, and worry\, and discover a more peaceful way of being. Rather than feeling discouraged by the challenges of life and the world\, you’ll learn to meet them with a calm\, caring mind\, one that sees both the reality of suffering and the genuine potential for peace within ourselves and others.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/choosing-peace-living-with-wisdom-and-kindness/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T114500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260304T200452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200321Z
UID:10021401-1778670000-1778672700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:35 Confession Buddhas
DESCRIPTION:The Boddhisattvas Confessions of Moral Downfalls \nNo matter how negative our mind is we have the opportunity to purify it completely by engaging in purification\, the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations. In this practice\, we visualize the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and practice purification in their presence. Through the power of their blessings and prayers\, we can swiftly purify even the heaviest negative actions simply by faithfully reciting their names. During this practice\, we will make one prostration to each of the 35 Buddhas.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/35-confession-buddhas-5/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:35 Confession Buddhas,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T124500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251217T230502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T025546Z
UID:10019514-1778674500-1778676300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:These lunchtime meditations taught by teachers of KMC Florida are suitable for everyone. They consist of a short talk on meditation followed by a guided meditation to set you up nicely for a tranquil day. Followed by lunch in our World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-11-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260312T005013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200410Z
UID:10019063-1778691600-1778695200@meditationinsarasota.org
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-13-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251214T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183646Z
UID:10018497-1778697000-1778704200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Foundation Program (FP)
DESCRIPTION:The Foundation Program gives students the opportunity to engage in a more in-depth and structured approach to the practices of meditation and Buddhism. The structured curriculum allows us to develop a genuine experience of the Dharma while integrating it into our modern way of life. Participating in this program helps cultivate confidence in meditation\, from fundamental techniques for addressing daily challenges to advanced practices that lead to ultimate happiness and lasting inner peace. Find out more HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/foundation-program-fp-3-2-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260405T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T153040Z
UID:10022149-1778776200-1778781600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Quick Path (HYT)
DESCRIPTION:This session is open only to those who have received the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments from the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received this empowerment please join us for another puja\, such as Wishfulfilling Jewel with Lamrim Meditation. Quick Path is the tantric practice of Vajrayogini\, a female enlightened being. \nWALK INS WELCOME!  \nThere is no registration for this prayer. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/quick-path-hyt/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Quick Path
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251220T104426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183326Z
UID:10020098-1778783400-1778790600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program (TTP)
DESCRIPTION:The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for students who wish to become qualified teachers of Modern Buddhism. There are twelve subjects and fourteen texts taught in TTP\, including the six texts taught in FP. Students are also required to observe certain commitments and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year. Enrollment must be approved by the Resident Teacher. Find out more information HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/teacher-training-program-ttp-6-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T071500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260506T181955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T193941Z
UID:10021673-1778826600-1778829300@meditationinsarasota.org
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.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/mahayana-precepts-2-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mahayana Precepts,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184640Z
UID:10020413-1778842800-1778846400@meditationinsarasota.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260421T125318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T125322Z
UID:10021034-1778864400-1778868000@meditationinsarasota.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20250620T234457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T100115Z
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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. \nThe introduction for this retreat will be available for livestream for members. See members livestream area for access. \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-12:30pm\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 9: 9-10:30am\nSession 10: 11:30am-1pm\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
CATEGORIES:Advanced Practice Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260417T023659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T023659Z
UID:10022423-1778926500-1778929200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Meditation for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Beneath all the hustle\, the conceptual thinking\, and emotions lies an inner calm\, an oasis of peace. Let’s come together and make that journey from the head to the heart. The world doesn’t have to stop; we don’t need silence to meditate and feel peaceful & connected with a clear mind and open heart \nFree guided mediation at the Bay with Buddhist nun\, Gen Lhadron \nEveryone is welcome to this unique meditation experience along the beautiful public beach located at the end of Blvd of the Arts in Sarasota. Parking is available next to Van Wezel. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-peace/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260417T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T203907Z
UID:10022424-1778938200-1778945400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Center Cherishing
DESCRIPTION:All Kadampa centers are dedicated to all living beings. They belong to them\, remaining in their service for all time\, and can never be taken over by individuals or organizations and used for other purposes. \nFor this reason\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche says that these centers are very precious and that whenever we engage in an action to benefit a center we are in fact benefitting all living beings. Through such actions we accumulate vast merit\, purify negativities and receive powerful blessings. \nThis event is a special opportunity for people to come together and cherish our center and in this way benefit our local community practically. Snacks will be provided. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/center-cherishing-9/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260403T182622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T175412Z
UID:10021283-1779015600-1779021000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:How to Solve Our Human Problems
DESCRIPTION:Discover practical methods to overcome life’s everyday challenges in our meditation series\, How to Solve Our Human Problems\, based on the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  We will focus in particular on understanding and transforming anger—a destructive habit that often leads to pain\, regret\, and strained relationships. Through simple meditation techniques\, you’ll learn how to respond with clarity\, patience\, and purpose\, allowing you to become more effective and at ease in daily life. As conflict and frustration begin to dissolve\, you may find that meditation doesn’t take time away from your life\, instead it frees your energy for what truly matters. \nEveryone welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/how-to-solve-our-human-problems-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260313T003345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T125027Z
UID:10019629-1779026400-1779030000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel with food offering
DESCRIPTION:This practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa and make prayers and requests to purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. This prepares our mind for a 15-minute meditation on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. After the meditation we make prayers to our Dharma Protector\, Dorje Shugden. Through this we can overcome obstacles to our practice and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nThis practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food or beverage\, packaged or prepared\, as an offering if you wish. Fruits\, vegetables\, cookies\, crackers\, dips\, and bottled beverages include some examples of  common tsog offering items.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-with-food-offering-3-2/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Wishfulfilling Jewel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T124500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10019557-1779106500-1779108300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:These lunchtime meditations taught by teachers of KMC Florida are suitable for everyone. They consist of a short talk on meditation followed by a guided meditation to set you up nicely for a tranquil day. Followed by lunch in our World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251220T104334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T183030Z
UID:10020355-1779129000-1779136200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program (TTP)
DESCRIPTION:The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for students who wish to become qualified teachers of Modern Buddhism. There are twelve subjects and fourteen texts taught in TTP\, including the six texts taught in FP. Students are also required to observe certain commitments and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year. Enrollment must be approved by the Resident Teacher. Find out more information HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/teacher-training-program-ttp-6/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251220T103702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200237Z
UID:10022435-1779210000-1779213600@meditationinsarasota.org
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-15-2/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T201500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260425T191954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T232920Z
UID:10022475-1779217200-1779221700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Choosing Peace: Living with Wisdom and Kindness
DESCRIPTION:This meditation series invites you to step out of cycles of reactivity\, stress\, and worry\, and discover a more peaceful way of being. Rather than feeling discouraged by the challenges of life and the world\, you’ll learn to meet them with a calm\, caring mind\, one that sees both the reality of suffering and the genuine potential for peace within ourselves and others.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/choosing-peace-living-with-wisdom-and-kindness/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T114500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20260304T200452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200321Z
UID:10021402-1779274800-1779277500@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:35 Confession Buddhas
DESCRIPTION:The Boddhisattvas Confessions of Moral Downfalls \nNo matter how negative our mind is we have the opportunity to purify it completely by engaging in purification\, the root of future happiness and spiritual realizations. In this practice\, we visualize the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and practice purification in their presence. Through the power of their blessings and prayers\, we can swiftly purify even the heaviest negative actions simply by faithfully reciting their names. During this practice\, we will make one prostration to each of the 35 Buddhas.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/35-confession-buddhas-5/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:35 Confession Buddhas,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T124500
DTSTAMP:20260530T191950
CREATED:20251217T230502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T025546Z
UID:10019515-1779279300-1779281100@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:These lunchtime meditations taught by teachers of KMC Florida are suitable for everyone. They consist of a short talk on meditation followed by a guided meditation to set you up nicely for a tranquil day. Followed by lunch in our World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-11-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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