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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-9/2025-01-23/
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:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T200000
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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-8/2025-01-22/
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:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241221T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180909Z
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SUMMARY:Change You Can Trust
DESCRIPTION:In this series we will explore practical and uplifting ways to transform our daily lives—including even the most demanding and difficult situations—into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development which is the only change we can really trust. We will learn ancient meditation techniques that have been successfully practiced for centuries and integrate them into our own everyday experiences. Through these simple but profound instructions and meditations\, we can reduce and eventually eliminate our anxiety and discouragement and remain positive and peaceful in all circumstances.   \nPlease join us and start the new year by learning how to develop your own good qualities to their full capacity which is contributing to the world peace we all hope for in the most meaningful way. \nBook: Universal Compassion: by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/change-you-can-trust/2025-01-21/
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:20250119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T121500
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SUMMARY:Mahamudra: the five completion stage practices
DESCRIPTION:In this very special Sunday class Gen Kelsang Namdrol leading the January retreat for the week will teach the Sunday class on a special topic related to that retreat. \nEveryone can receive benefit from this timeless advice. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/modern-buddhism-for-busy-people-12/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
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SUMMARY:January Retreats Week 3 Completing the Path: Mahamudra Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In this week of retreat we will meditate on the five completion stage practices of Mahamudra explained in the book Oral Instructions Of Mahamudra. A brief explanation of generation stage practice will be included in the beginning of the retreat. Highest Yoga Tantra is Buddha’s main intention for us to attain Enlightenment quickly. Mahamudra means the union of Great Bliss and Emptiness and is the ultimate goal of Kadampa Buddhist practice. \nThe five completion stages are: \n-Having identified our own mind\, meditating on tranquil abiding  \n-Having realized emptiness\, meditating on superior seeing \n-Meditating on the central channel\, the yoga of the central channel  \n-Meditating on the indestructible drop\, the yoga of the drop \n-Meditating on the indestructible wind\, the yoga of the wind \n  \nThe meditations will be based on the text: Oral Instructions Of Mahamudra by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. with the practice: Hundreds Of Deities Of The Joyful Land. \n*Success in this retreat depends upon having received the Empowerments of Highest Yoga Tantra\, or the Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa with the transmission of the mantra of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka\, from a teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. If you have not received either of these empowerments\, but you have a sincere wish to receive them in the future\, then you are welcome to attend. Please ask the EPC of KMCFL if you have questions or need more information (epc@meditationinsarasota.org). \nGen Namdrol is a modern Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Samudrabadra Kadampa Buddhist Center in Ft. Myers\, Florida. She has been studying\, practicing\, and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for many years under Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. Gen Namdrol’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth\, clarity\nand humor making them accessible to everyone. \nJoin us for the week\, the weekend\, or individual sessions. \nRegister for onsite accommodations HERE. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/january-retreats-week-3-completing-the-path-mahamudra-retreat/
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:20250116T170000
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CREATED:20241210T133943Z
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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-9/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T160000
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CREATED:20250103T180622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T180623Z
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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-8-3/
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:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T201500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241221T182625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180909Z
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SUMMARY:Change You Can Trust
DESCRIPTION:In this series we will explore practical and uplifting ways to transform our daily lives—including even the most demanding and difficult situations—into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development which is the only change we can really trust. We will learn ancient meditation techniques that have been successfully practiced for centuries and integrate them into our own everyday experiences. Through these simple but profound instructions and meditations\, we can reduce and eventually eliminate our anxiety and discouragement and remain positive and peaceful in all circumstances.   \nPlease join us and start the new year by learning how to develop your own good qualities to their full capacity which is contributing to the world peace we all hope for in the most meaningful way. \nBook: Universal Compassion: by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/change-you-can-trust/2025-01-14/
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:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241210T141430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T004047Z
UID:10014323-1736794800-1736800200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Venice 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. \nThis 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! \nBook: How To Transform You Life: part 2 by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/venice-branch-class-2/
LOCATION:Woodmere Park\, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd\, Venice\, FL\, 34293
CATEGORIES:Branch Class,Venice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241210T234131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T161305Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Immeasurables: learn to enjoy everything
DESCRIPTION:In this very special Sunday class Gen Kelsang Demo will teach the Sunday class on a special topic related to the retreat taking place this week. \nEveryone can receive benefit from this timeless advice. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/modern-buddhism-for-busy-people-11/
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:20250110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241210T134653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T134653Z
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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-4/2025-01-10/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20240908T114227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T220546Z
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SUMMARY:January Retreats Week 2 Mental Balance: Four Immeasurables Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In this retreat we will be practicing the immensely joyful and powerful meditations called “The Four Immeasurables” which quickly and easily develop your pure love\, empathy and happiness. We will also focus on techniques to overcome distractions and enhance\, focus and concentrate\, in and out of meditation. Gaining an authentic experience of these meditations in retreat will make your mind balanced\, happy\, and strong\, and enrich the overall quality of your daily life. Ultimately these meditations lead to the unsurpassed happiness of liberation and enlightenment. \nThis retreat is suitable for all levels–from complete beginners to advanced students. Everyone is invited to this very special\, meaningful retreat event. \nGen Kelsang Demo\, is the US Midwest National Spiritual Director and Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center D.C in Washington D.C. With over 25 years experience\, her guidance in retreat is always very clear\, supportive. Gen Demo has a close connection to the KMC Florida community because she was the first teacher at the temple when it appeared in 2010 and everyone loves when she takes time out of her busy schedule to participate in our retreat month! \nJoin us for the week\, the weekend\, or individual sessions. \nRegister for onsite accommodations HERE. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/january-retreats-week-2-mental-balance-four-immeasurables-retreat/
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:20250109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20241210T133943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133943Z
UID:10013105-1736442000-1736445600@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-9/2025-01-09/
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:20250108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143531
CREATED:20250103T180535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T180536Z
UID:10014319-1736348400-1736352000@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-8-2/
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:20250105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T121500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241210T234015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T161111Z
UID:10011637-1736074800-1736079300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Lamrim: the stages of the path to enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:In this very special Sunday class Gen Gomlam will teach the Sunday class on a special topic related to the retreat happening this week. \nEveryone can receive benefit from this timeless advice. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/modern-buddhism-for-busy-people-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:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240818T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T232701Z
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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-3/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241120T175458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T161754Z
UID:10012518-1735923600-1735927200@meditationinsarasota.org
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-5/2025-01-03/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powa,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240908T104923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T124134Z
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SUMMARY:January Retreats Week 1 Fourteen New Wishes: Lamrim Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In this retreat we will explore fourteen new wishes that come from wisdom and create the mental pathway for us to experience a life that is permanently free from problems and suffering. This pathway is called Lamrim and is the heart of Kadampa Buddhism. Everyone can benefit from developing these new ways of thinking and because they arise from wisdom\, they always lead to happiness! \nThe meditations will be from the meditation section of the text: How To Understand The Mind by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. \nGen Kelsang Gomlam is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Center Florida. She has been studying\, practicing and teaching Kadam Dharma for over 20 years. Her heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor\, making them accessible to everyone. \nRegister for onsite accommodations HERE. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/january-retreats-week-1-fourteen-new-wishes-lamrim-retreat/
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:20250102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241210T133943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133943Z
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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-9/2025-01-02/
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:20241230T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240910T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T132822Z
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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-7-2/2024-12-30/
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:20241227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241210T080212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T145750Z
UID:10013078-1735318800-1735322400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Medicine Buddha
DESCRIPTION:By practicing the Medicine Buddha Sadhana sincerely\, we receive a special power of body\, speech and mind\, which we can then use to help others through healing actions\, as presented in this Medicine Buddha Prayer. When the world is pervaded entirely by problems and dangers due to uncontrolled minds and inappropriate actions\, one of the most important practices is that of Medicine Buddha. Medicine Buddha is a Buddha Doctor whose function is to release living beings from outer and inner sickness by bestowing blessings upon them. By relying on Medicine Buddha sincerely\, we can be cured of heavy physical and mental disease\, find release from the internal pain of the three poisons – attachment\, anger and ignorance – and receive protection from many other dangers and obstacles. \nWALK INS WELCOME!  \nThere is no registration for this prayer.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/medicine-buddha-3/2024-12-27/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Medicine Buddha,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241105T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133702Z
UID:10011366-1735297200-1735300800@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Power to Change
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-4-2/2024-12-27/
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:20241223T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240910T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T132822Z
UID:10010567-1734956100-1734957900@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-7-2/2024-12-23/
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:20241220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241105T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133702Z
UID:10011365-1734692400-1734696000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Power to Change
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-4-2/2024-12-20/
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:20241218T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241005T110850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133039Z
UID:10012234-1734524100-1734525900@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-11/2024-12-18/
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:20241216T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240910T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T132822Z
UID:10010566-1734351300-1734353100@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-7-2/2024-12-16/
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:20241211T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241005T110850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133039Z
UID:10012233-1733919300-1733921100@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-11/2024-12-11/
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:20241209T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T124500
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240910T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T132822Z
UID:10010565-1733746500-1733748300@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-7-2/2024-12-09/
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:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20240818T195846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T232701Z
UID:10009976-1733569200-1733572800@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-3/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143532
CREATED:20241105T190419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T133702Z
UID:10011363-1733482800-1733486400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Power to Change
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-4-2/2024-12-06/
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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