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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. All families are welcome! \n$5 Suggested Donation
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids-3/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation for Kids,Weekly Drop-In Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250620T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T135407Z
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SUMMARY:Advice for a Peaceful Mind in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is always looking for happiness and wants to be permanently free from problems and suffering.  We can fulfill these wishes by understanding and practicing the wisdom contained in Buddha’s teachings. \nJoin us and learn the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life and how anyone\, whether religious or not\, can free themselves from unhappiness.  Through meditation and Buddha’s practical advice\, we can find true peace of mind and live our lives with more joy and meaning. \nEach class includes a talk and 2 guided meditations.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/advice-for-a-peaceful-mind-in-everyday-life/2025-08-17/
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:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250625T163709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T163709Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250203T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T175212Z
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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-11/2025-08-15/
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:20250815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
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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-4-2-2/2025-08-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250625T162853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T162853Z
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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-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:20250813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250227T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133607Z
UID:10017962-1755104400-1755108000@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-2/2025-08-13/
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:20250813T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T035519Z
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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. Everyone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-11-2/2025-08-13/
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:20250812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250722T013135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T114023Z
UID:10018573-1755025200-1755029700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Meditations for Positive Change
DESCRIPTION:These classes include both meditations and teachings based on Buddha’s wisdom that can help us to stay peaceful even in challenging times. We can develop and strengthen five positive mindsets\, called the five forces\, that allow us to grow in our ability to keep our mind peaceful even in tough times. When we become adept at integrating these forces into our spiritual practice\, our realizations will grow quickly\, and we will give ourselves the gift of increased protection from suffering.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditations-for-positive-change/2025-08-12/
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:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005921Z
UID:10015987-1755018000-1755021600@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-5-2-2/2025-08-12/
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:20250811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250304T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T160427Z
UID:10018219-1754931600-1754935200@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-4/2025-08-11/
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:20250811T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10010600-1754914500-1754916300@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-7-2-2/2025-08-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250625T161103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T161103Z
UID:10018457-1754834400-1754839800@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-6/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250728T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T203514Z
UID:10018655-1754823600-1754828100@meditationinsarasota.org
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. All families are welcome! \n$5 Suggested Donation
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids-3/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation for Kids,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250620T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T135407Z
UID:10018433-1754823600-1754828100@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Advice for a Peaceful Mind in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is always looking for happiness and wants to be permanently free from problems and suffering.  We can fulfill these wishes by understanding and practicing the wisdom contained in Buddha’s teachings. \nJoin us and learn the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life and how anyone\, whether religious or not\, can free themselves from unhappiness.  Through meditation and Buddha’s practical advice\, we can find true peace of mind and live our lives with more joy and meaning. \nEach class includes a talk and 2 guided meditations.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/advice-for-a-peaceful-mind-in-everyday-life/2025-08-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250728T200441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T203514Z
UID:10018654-1754218800-1754223300@meditationinsarasota.org
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. All families are welcome! \n$5 Suggested Donation
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids-3/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation for Kids,Weekly Drop-In Class
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250620T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T135407Z
UID:10018432-1754218800-1754223300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Advice for a Peaceful Mind in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is always looking for happiness and wants to be permanently free from problems and suffering.  We can fulfill these wishes by understanding and practicing the wisdom contained in Buddha’s teachings. \nJoin us and learn the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life and how anyone\, whether religious or not\, can free themselves from unhappiness.  Through meditation and Buddha’s practical advice\, we can find true peace of mind and live our lives with more joy and meaning. \nEach class includes a talk and 2 guided meditations.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/advice-for-a-peaceful-mind-in-everyday-life/2025-08-03/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250625T160328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T100259Z
UID:10018455-1754132400-1754139600@meditationinsarasota.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10018423-1753812000-1753815600@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-9-3/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Wishfulfilling Jewel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250620T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T135407Z
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SUMMARY:Advice for a Peaceful Mind in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is always looking for happiness and wants to be permanently free from problems and suffering.  We can fulfill these wishes by understanding and practicing the wisdom contained in Buddha’s teachings. \nJoin us and learn the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life and how anyone\, whether religious or not\, can free themselves from unhappiness.  Through meditation and Buddha’s practical advice\, we can find true peace of mind and live our lives with more joy and meaning. \nEach class includes a talk and 2 guided meditations.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/advice-for-a-peaceful-mind-in-everyday-life/2025-07-27/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250409T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T170757Z
UID:10018358-1753614000-1753618500@meditationinsarasota.org
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/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250623T185802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185802Z
UID:10018441-1753466400-1753471800@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-3/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
UID:10011396-1753441200-1753444800@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-4-2-2/2025-07-25/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250227T115900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T115900Z
UID:10017324-1753401600-1754783999@meditationinsarasota.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T035519Z
UID:10012265-1753272900-1753274700@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. Everyone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-11-2/2025-07-23/
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:20250722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250622T183027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T183027Z
UID:10018440-1753210800-1753215300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:GP Class Break
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/gp-class-break/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250304T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T160427Z
UID:10018216-1753117200-1753120800@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-4/2025-07-21/
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:20250721T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10010597-1753100100-1753101900@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-7-2-2/2025-07-21/
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:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10015725-1753020000-1753023600@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-9-3/2025-07-20/
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:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T220036
CREATED:20250620T220334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T135407Z
UID:10018430-1753009200-1753013700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Advice for a Peaceful Mind in Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is always looking for happiness and wants to be permanently free from problems and suffering.  We can fulfill these wishes by understanding and practicing the wisdom contained in Buddha’s teachings. \nJoin us and learn the essential elements of the Buddhist way of life and how anyone\, whether religious or not\, can free themselves from unhappiness.  Through meditation and Buddha’s practical advice\, we can find true peace of mind and live our lives with more joy and meaning. \nEach class includes a talk and 2 guided meditations.  Everyone is welcome. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/advice-for-a-peaceful-mind-in-everyday-life/2025-07-20/
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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