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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-4-2/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:35 Confession Buddhas,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T005210Z
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SUMMARY:Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully
DESCRIPTION:This is the simplest\, most obvious truth of our existence\, yet very few have really come to terms with this fact. In this series\, we will learn how to make the most of our human life (living meaningfully)\, to prepare for death (dying joyfully)\, and how to help others who are dying. In this way\, instead of something to be feared or denied\, death can become a positive and life-enhancing experience. \nThe series is based on the book Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully\, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  \nThe teacher\, Gen Kelsang Gomlam\, worked as a nurse in Intensive Care and Hospice before she met the New Kadampa Tradition. Her previous practical experiences together with the powerful teachings of Buddha create a light-hearted environment to explore the most important knowledge we can develop — what happens when we die. Each class includes a teaching\, guided meditation\, and a Q & A session after class in the World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully-3/2025-03-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T194500
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CREATED:20250118T130423Z
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SUMMARY:Lakewood Ranch Branch Class
DESCRIPTION:In this new series we will essentially learn how to “level up” our capacity to love others and navigate the paradoxical effect that has on our own experience of happiness. This advice helps everyone\, Buddhist or non-Buddhist\, because it is practical and based on Buddha’s science of the mind and how it functions to produce all of our feelings and daily experiences. This is such a positive way to begin the new year because if we understand where happiness really comes from we can be confident that we will be happier this year than last year. How amazing! \nTeachings will be from the book How To Transform You Life: part 2 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lakewood-ranch-branch-class/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Town Hall\, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34202
CATEGORIES:Branch Class,Lakewood Ranch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005921Z
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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-5-2-2/2025-03-11/
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:20250311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005821Z
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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. \nIf you would like to attend this prayer live stream open the following link at the scheduled time  \nPuja Zoom Link
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/quick-path-hyt-3-2/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Quick Path
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
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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/2025-03-10/
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:20250310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250126T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144736Z
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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-4-2/2025-03-10/
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:20250310T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T124500
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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-7-2-2/2025-03-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250204T135807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135807Z
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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-9-2/
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:20250308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T154500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250204T010657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T221306Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Karma Code
DESCRIPTION:Understanding karma is a profound catalyst for transforming our lives and our futures\, especially when we see how it ties in with the dream-like nature of our reality. In this weekend course\, through inspiring talks and guided meditations\, we’ll have a chance to explore the inner law of cause and effect that shapes all of our experiences. Through this we can learn how to align our thoughts\, words\, and actions with our deepest aspirations for happiness and freedom. \nWe will also explore how it is that we create our world with our intentions or karma\, and how our reality does not exist from its own side but is mere karmic appearance of mind. Whether you’re new to these timeless Buddhist principles\, or seeking to learn more\, please join us. \nSchedule \nSaturday\, Mar 8th \nSession 1: 10-11:15am\nSession 2: 11:45am-1pm\nLunch: 1-2pm\nSession 3: 2:30-4pm \nSunday\, Mar 9th \nKarma and the Power of Intentional Thinking GP: 11-12:30pm\nLunch: 12:45-1:45pm\nHow to Harness the Endlessly Creative Power of our Mind: 2-3:15pm\nQ&A: 3:15-3:45pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/breaking-the-karma-code/
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:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250204T004140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T005402Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Public Talk: Anchored in Peace
DESCRIPTION:A public talk on meditation with Kadam Lucy James \nSo many of us these days suffer from anxiety\, fear\, and even hopelessness. In the face of so much bad daily news\, and all our own personal uncertainties\, is it actually possible to let go of these painful emotions and cultivate inner calm instead? \nAccording to Buddha\, yes\, it is! \nIn this highly anticipated meditation event\, through a talk and guided meditation\, Kadam Lucy will help us to establish a peaceful place in our mind\, a place of inner refuge. Through this we will start not only to release our painful or disturbed thoughts and emotions\, but also to respond confidently and creatively to situations that normally make us anxious. We will see how we can live fearlessly and with joy\, and also be of real benefit to others\, especially when surrounded by challenging situations. \nThis talk is standalone but will also serve as a perfect foundation for the weekend talks and meditations.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/friday-night-public-talk-anchored-in-peace/
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:20250307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250203T202424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202424Z
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SUMMARY:Powa
DESCRIPTION:Powa\, or transference of consciousness\, is a profound method for transferring the consciousness of the deceased to the Pure Land of Buddha. After a person dies and before they take their next rebirth\, there is an opportunity for those who have some connection with them to guide their consciousness’ away from the painful rebirths of samsara and into the pure lands\, worlds created by minds experiencing things in a pure way.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/powa-6/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powa,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
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-4-2-2/2025-03-07/
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:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018062-1741285800-1741293000@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/2025-03-06/
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:20250306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155809Z
UID:10015445-1741280400-1741284000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Dakini Yoga
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-7-3/2025-03-06/
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:20250306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250305T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155510Z
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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/2025-03-06/
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:20250305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250304T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144204Z
UID:10018252-1741199400-1741206600@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/2025-03-05/
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:20250305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250203T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202005Z
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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-10-2-2-2-2/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
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-11-2/2025-03-05/
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:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T114500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230635Z
UID:10014344-1741172400-1741175100@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-4-2/2025-03-05/
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:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T201500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250212T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T005210Z
UID:10017126-1741114800-1741119300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully
DESCRIPTION:This is the simplest\, most obvious truth of our existence\, yet very few have really come to terms with this fact. In this series\, we will learn how to make the most of our human life (living meaningfully)\, to prepare for death (dying joyfully)\, and how to help others who are dying. In this way\, instead of something to be feared or denied\, death can become a positive and life-enhancing experience. \nThe series is based on the book Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully\, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.  \nThe teacher\, Gen Kelsang Gomlam\, worked as a nurse in Intensive Care and Hospice before she met the New Kadampa Tradition. Her previous practical experiences together with the powerful teachings of Buddha create a light-hearted environment to explore the most important knowledge we can develop — what happens when we die. Each class includes a teaching\, guided meditation\, and a Q & A session after class in the World Peace Cafe. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/living-meaningfully-dying-joyfully-3/2025-03-04/
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:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250118T130423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212942Z
UID:10014994-1741113000-1741117500@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lakewood Ranch Branch Class
DESCRIPTION:In this new series we will essentially learn how to “level up” our capacity to love others and navigate the paradoxical effect that has on our own experience of happiness. This advice helps everyone\, Buddhist or non-Buddhist\, because it is practical and based on Buddha’s science of the mind and how it functions to produce all of our feelings and daily experiences. This is such a positive way to begin the new year because if we understand where happiness really comes from we can be confident that we will be happier this year than last year. How amazing! \nTeachings will be from the book How To Transform You Life: part 2 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lakewood-ranch-branch-class/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Lakewood Ranch Town Hall\, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34202
CATEGORIES:Branch Class,Lakewood Ranch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005921Z
UID:10015964-1741107600-1741111200@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-5-2-2/2025-03-04/
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:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005821Z
UID:10015176-1741089600-1741095000@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. \nIf you would like to attend this prayer live stream open the following link at the scheduled time  \nPuja Zoom Link
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/quick-path-hyt-3-2/2025-03-04/
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:20250303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018061-1741026600-1741033800@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/2025-03-03/
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:20250303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250203T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T202005Z
UID:10016690-1741021200-1741024800@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-10-2-2-2-2/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10010577-1741004100-1741005900@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-7-2-2/2025-03-03/
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:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10015705-1740924000-1740927600@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-9-3/2025-03-02/
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:20250302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20250217T110844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T110844Z
UID:10011645-1740913200-1740917700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Modern Buddhism for Busy People
DESCRIPTION:In this very special Sunday series we will learn how to develop and maintain compassion and wisdom in our daily lives\, improve our relationships with others and look behind appearances to see the way things actually exist. In this way we can solve all our daily problems and accomplish the real meaning of our human life. \n“With compassion and wisdom\, like the two wings of a bird\, we can quickly read the enlightened world of a Buddha.” \nEveryone can receive benefit from this timeless advice. Everyone is welcome.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/modern-buddhism-for-busy-people-3/
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:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T063706
CREATED:20241216T214757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T202720Z
UID:10014923-1740826800-1740830400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Meditation at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:This free special pop-up meditation will begin with a short talk followed by a 20 minute guided meditation. Everyone 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. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/pop-up-meditation-at-the-beach-3-3/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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