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SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits-2/2025-06-24/
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:20250624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
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-5-2-2/2025-06-24/
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:20250624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T165251Z
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-3-2/2025-06-24/
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:20250623T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250304T140601Z
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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-4/2025-06-23/
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:20250623T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T124500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
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-7-2-2/2025-06-23/
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:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
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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-9-3/2025-06-22/
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:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250409T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T170757Z
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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. We will conclude the morning with a free lunch! All families are welcome.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids/2025-06-22/
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:20250622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250220T110735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T211205Z
UID:10011661-1750590000-1750594500@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Anchored in a Wise Heart
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-21/
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:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250511T012641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T170423Z
UID:10018417-1750500000-1750516200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Unshakable Confidence From Within
DESCRIPTION:In our uncertain times it is difficult to develop reliable confidence that never waivers regardless of external challenges. Through learning more about our own mind we can develop and maintain pure confidence in ourselves and our positive actions. We will also explore ordinary pride vs. non-deluded pride. This is resilience coming from wisdom.  Wisdom is like an inner spiritual guide that always takes us in the direction of real happiness and authentic mental peace. Everyone is welcome.  \nCourse will be based on the text: \nHow To Understand The Mind\,  by Geshe Kelsang Gysato \nSchedule: \nSession 1: 10-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 2: 1-2:30 \nLivestream is available for Members \nRegister Online and Save
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/unshakable-confidence-from-within/
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:20250620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250408T143523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T143852Z
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SUMMARY:Prayers for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Through contemplating\, practicing and meditating on Buddha’s teachings we cultivate a mind of cherishing and loving ALL living beings so we can be the change for ourselves and our world. In Buddhism\, “prayer” or “monlam” means wish path. We understand that we are all wishing for a more positive and peaceful world. Please join us for these beautiful prayers during this great time of need to create the world we want for ourselves and others.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/prayers-for-world-peace-2/2025-06-20/
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:20250620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
UID:10011391-1750417200-1750420800@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-4-2-2/2025-06-20/
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:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155809Z
UID:10015460-1750352400-1750356000@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-7-3/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dakini Yoga,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250305T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155510Z
UID:10018279-1750334400-1750338000@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/2025-06-19/
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:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250227T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133607Z
UID:10017954-1750266000-1750269600@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-2/2025-06-18/
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:20250618T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T124500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T035519Z
UID:10012260-1750248900-1750250700@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-11-2/2025-06-18/
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:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T114500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230635Z
UID:10014357-1750244400-1750247100@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-4-2/2025-06-18/
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:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T201500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250508T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T134333Z
UID:10018337-1750186800-1750191300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits-2/2025-06-17/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005921Z
UID:10015979-1750179600-1750183200@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-5-2-2/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005821Z
UID:10015190-1750161600-1750167000@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-3-2/2025-06-17/
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:20250616T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250304T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T160427Z
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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-4/2025-06-16/
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:20250616T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T124500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
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-7-2-2/2025-06-16/
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:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10015720-1749996000-1749999600@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-9-3/2025-06-15/
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:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250409T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T170757Z
UID:10018352-1749985200-1749989700@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/2025-06-15/
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:20250615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T121500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250220T110658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T211146Z
UID:10011660-1749985200-1749989700@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Anchored in a Wise Heart
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-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T235900
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T135921Z
UID:10018446-1749978000-1750031940@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Sojong (Ordained Only)
DESCRIPTION:The Sojong practice is exclusively for ordained monks and nuns. It provides Sangha with an opportunity to purify and restore their vows\, and to receive special advice and encouragement from their Teacher.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/sojong-2/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Sojong
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T071500
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005721Z
UID:10005154-1749969000-1749971700@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. \nTo join via Livestream Click Here
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/mahayana-precepts-2/2025-06-15/
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:20250613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250203T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T175212Z
UID:10016856-1749834000-1749837600@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-11/2025-06-13/
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:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
UID:10011390-1749812400-1749816000@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-4-2-2/2025-06-13/
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:20250612T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250215T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155809Z
UID:10015459-1749747600-1749751200@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-7-3/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dakini Yoga,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T225907
CREATED:20250305T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155510Z
UID:10018278-1749729600-1749733200@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/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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