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SUMMARY:Teacher Training Program (TTP)
DESCRIPTION:The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for students who wish to become qualified teachers of Modern Buddhism. There are twelve subjects and fourteen texts taught in TTP\, including the six texts taught in FP. Students are also required to observe certain commitments and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year. Enrollment must be approved by the Resident Teacher. Find out more information HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/teacher-training-program-ttp/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T180000
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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-4/2025-04-21/
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:20250421T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
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-7-2-2/2025-04-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
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-9-3/2025-04-20/
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:20250420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250220T110153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111352Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250226T141730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T132302Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
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-2/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
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SUMMARY:Meditations for a Meaningful Life
DESCRIPTION:The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment\, or “Lamrim”\, is a sophisticated\, practical presentation of Buddhist teachings\, which is designed to help us improve and grow in a deliberate and joyful way. Over 1000 years ago the Buddhist sage Atisha consolidated the 84\,000 teachings of Buddha into the Lamrim\, which  are 21 essential meditations\, revolutionizing the practice of Buddha’s teachings. Since then\, Lamrim has flourished throughout the world and it perfectly fits within our modern lifestyle. It is simple\, scientific\, and incredibly potent. \nThe Lamrim takes us step-by-step through carefully crafted meditations so we can purposefully nourish the qualities in our mind that lead to our happiness and reduce our painful thoughts and feelings. \nIn this class\, we will go one-by-one through the Lamrim\, drawing out how we can personally use these meditations and create our own meditation practice. There will be a special emphasis on the art of meditation and how to really make our meditations effective. \nJoin us afterwards for lunch in our World Peace Cafe! Lunch is available for purchase at check in and will be served after the class.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/the-power-to-change-4-2-2/2025-04-18/
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:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018073-1744914600-1744921800@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/2025-04-17/
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:20250417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T164815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155809Z
UID:10015451-1744909200-1744912800@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-7-3/2025-04-17/
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:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250305T113949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T155510Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. \nThrough these beautiful prayers we can overcome obstacles to our Dharma practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nPractice details: In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa. Then we make prayers and requests to purify any negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. A pause for personal silent meditation is included. It is a very meaningful and enjoyable practice\, especially when performed in a group setting.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/heart-jewel-with-silent-meditation/2025-04-17/
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:20250416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250227T194002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T194002Z
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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-3/
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:20250416T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250227T193509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T193509Z
UID:10018058-1744805700-1744807500@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/
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:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T234500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250227T193804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T193804Z
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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/
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:20250415T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T071500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T171243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T005721Z
UID:10005152-1744698600-1744701300@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-2/2025-04-15/
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:20250414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250226T140806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T220042Z
UID:10017320-1744619400-1744747200@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Nyungnay
DESCRIPTION:This special fasting and purification practice is performed on Buddha’s Enlightenment Day in conjunction with Eleven-faced Avalokiteshvara. It is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body\, speech and mind\, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. It is also a special method for receiving blessings and improving our experience of love\, compassion and bodhichitta. \n  \nSchedule \nApril 14th: Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice Day 1\n \nMahayana Precepts: 6:30-7:15am \nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10am-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch: 12:30pm\nSession 3: 4-5:30pm \nApril 15th: Nyungnay Purification Ritual Practice Day 2\n \nMahayana Precepts: 6:30-7:15am \nSession 1: 7:15-8:30am\nSession 2: 10am-11:15am\nPrecepts Lunch (if applicable): 12:30-1:30pm\nSession 3: 4-5:30pm \nOffering to the Spiritual Guide Puja 6:30-8pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nyungnay/
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:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
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-9-3/2025-04-13/
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:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250323T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T172431Z
UID:10017189-1744542000-1744546500@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-families-2-2/
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:20250413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T121500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250220T110115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T111322Z
UID:10011651-1744542000-1744546500@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-7/
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:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250225T222602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T101728Z
UID:10017319-1744398000-1744403400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:The Scientific Approach to the Art of Effective Prayer
DESCRIPTION:In these challenging times people are beginning to realize that the changes we long for in the external world depend entirely upon changing the internal world of our own mind. The real answers to sustainable peace and harmony do not lie outside of ourselves\, but rather in the understanding and transformation of our own intentions and views. This depends upon “the scientific approach to effective prayer”. Buddhist psychology describes the function of prayer in such a practical and scientific way. Many people are returning to prayer with a new understanding and experience of its efficacy to produce repeatable positive effects in the mind of anyone\, Buddhist or non-Buddhist\, religious or non-religious. Everyone is Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/friday-night-talk-the-scientific-approach-to-the-art-of-effective-prayer/
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:20250411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250203T202918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T175212Z
UID:10016848-1744390800-1744394400@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-11/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T021626Z
UID:10011381-1744369200-1744372800@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-4-2-2/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250228T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T185214Z
UID:10018071-1744309800-1744317000@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/2025-04-10/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Study Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250406T144144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T144144Z
UID:10017122-1744300800-1744306200@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-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Offering to the Spiritual Guide,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250304T200620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144204Z
UID:10018257-1744223400-1744230600@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/2025-04-09/
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:20250409T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T124500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T171338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T035519Z
UID:10012250-1744200900-1744202700@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-11-2/2025-04-09/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T114500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T230635Z
UID:10014349-1744196400-1744199100@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-4-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:35 Confession Buddhas,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T201500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250212T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T005210Z
UID:10017131-1744138800-1744143300@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-3/2025-04-08/
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:20250408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T194500
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250118T130423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T212942Z
UID:10014999-1744137000-1744141500@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/2025-04-08/
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:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T094928
CREATED:20250215T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T005458Z
UID:10019024-1744128000-1744131600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:At Kadampa Centers worldwide\, the eighth of the month is Tara Day. Tara is a female Buddha\, whose name means “Rescuer”. She is the embodiment of swift compassion. If we rely upon Tara sincerely and with strong faith\, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. Tara has the ability to protect us from all inner and outer fears – such as the dangers from wind and water.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/tara-prayers-4-2/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Puja,Tara Prayers
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