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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-11-2/2025-04-30/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T114500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
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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-4-2/2025-04-30/
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:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250212T151106Z
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-3/2025-04-29/
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:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T194500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250118T130423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212942Z
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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/2025-04-29/
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:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
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-5-2-2/2025-04-29/
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:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20241210T142826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T224132Z
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SUMMARY:Melodious Drum
DESCRIPTION:Kangso | Melodious Drum \nPrayer \nThis monthly practice consists principally of prayers to our Dharma Protector\, Dorje Shugden. A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from attaining spiritual realizations\, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. Dorje Shugden always helps\, guides\, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings\, increasing their wisdom\, and fulfilling their wishes. \n\nWALK INS WELCOME!  \nThere is no registration for this prayer.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/melodious-drum-4/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Melodious Drum,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018076-1745865000-1745872200@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/2025-04-28/
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:20250428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
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-4/2025-04-28/
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:20250428T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10010585-1745842500-1745844300@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-7-2-2/2025-04-28/
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:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10015713-1745762400-1745766000@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-9-3/2025-04-27/
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:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250220T110227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111426Z
UID:10011653-1745751600-1745756100@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-9/
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:20250426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250216T111824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T225118Z
UID:10017187-1745690400-1745701200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Garden Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the beautiful garden at KMC FL for an unforgettable evening of delicious food and festivities. Enjoy a fabulous vegan gourmet buffet; with scrumptious vegan appetizers\, mocktails\, a dessert buffet and live entertainment. There will also be a fundraising raffle and other surprises. Everyone welcome! \nRegister HERE \nDonate HERE
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/garden-party-fundraiser/
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:20250425T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250126T210253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144736Z
UID:10017123-1745600400-1745605800@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide with food offering
DESCRIPTION:Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama\, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän\, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide\, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong)\, as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra. \nThis practice includes a tsog offering so you can bring a vegetarian food or beverage\, packaged or prepared\, as an offering if you wish. Fruits\, vegetables\, cookies\, crackers\, dips\, and bottled beverages include some examples of  common tsog offering items.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-with-food-offering-4-2/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offering to the Spiritual Guide,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
UID:10011383-1745578800-1745582400@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-4-2-2/2025-04-25/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018075-1745519400-1745526600@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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155809Z
UID:10015452-1745514000-1745517600@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-7-3/2025-04-24/
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:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250305T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155510Z
UID:10018272-1745496000-1745499600@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/2025-04-24/
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:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250304T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144204Z
UID:10018258-1745433000-1745440200@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/2025-04-23/
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:20250423T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T035519Z
UID:10012252-1745410500-1745412300@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-11-2/2025-04-23/
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:20250423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T114500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230635Z
UID:10014350-1745406000-1745408700@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-4-2/2025-04-23/
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:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250212T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T005210Z
UID:10017133-1745348400-1745352900@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-3/2025-04-22/
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:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T194500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250118T130423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212942Z
UID:10015001-1745346600-1745351100@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/2025-04-22/
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:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T165210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005921Z
UID:10015971-1745341200-1745344800@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-5-2-2/2025-04-22/
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:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T165251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005821Z
UID:10015182-1745323200-1745328600@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-3-2/2025-04-22/
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:20250421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018074-1745260200-1745267400@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/2025-04-21/
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:20250421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250304T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T160427Z
UID:10018203-1745254800-1745258400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. \nThrough these beautiful prayers we can overcome obstacles to our Dharma practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nPractice details: In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa. Then we make prayers and requests to purify any negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. A pause for personal silent meditation is included. It is a very meaningful and enjoyable practice\, especially when performed in a group setting.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/heart-jewel-with-silent-meditation-4/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T032127Z
UID:10010584-1745237700-1745239500@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-7-2-2/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250215T165334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T184540Z
UID:10015712-1745157600-1745161200@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-9-3/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Wishfulfilling Jewel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250220T110153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111352Z
UID:10011652-1745146800-1745151300@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-8/
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:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T061246
CREATED:20250226T141730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T132302Z
UID:10017321-1745056800-1745073000@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Pain With Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In this special half-day course we will explore the nature of our pain and learn how to reduce and eliminate it. We will be using Buddha’s profound teachings on Emptiness or Ultimate Truth where he proved with logical\, valid reasons and scientific methods that the “function of delusion is to cause us to experience mental and physical pain.”  \nThis course will be based on teachings from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso given in 2006 at the opening of the 2nd Kadampa World Peace Temple in New York and are suitable for anyone wishing to understand how to heal at the deepest level.  \nPlease come join us for a day of healing through wisdom.  \n  \nSchedule \nSession 1: 10-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 2: 1-2:30pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/transforming-pain-with-wisdom/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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