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SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits-2/2025-05-27/
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:20250526T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T124500
DTSTAMP:20261007T140459Z
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140459Z
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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. \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. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2025-05-26/
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:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T121500
DTSTAMP:20250727T170757Z
CREATED:20250409T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T170757Z
UID:10018349-1748170800-1748175300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Meditation for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a meaningful family-friendly morning at Kadampa Meditation Center in the heart of Sarasota. This event is an opportunity for families to get to know our temple and world peace garden\, relax and enjoy a fun morning in serene surroundings. The activities\, which include a simple guided meditation\, story\, art and outdoor games\, are designed to help children and families cultivate inner peace and positive states of mind. We will conclude the morning with a free lunch! All families are welcome.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/meditation-for-kids/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T121500
DTSTAMP:20250508T211030Z
CREATED:20250220T110448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T211030Z
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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-17/
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:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20250507T132357Z
CREATED:20250501T124916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T132357Z
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SUMMARY:KMC Florida Spring Festival Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, May 24th at 11AM to view the Spring Festival Empowerment with the KMC Florida community. Please bring your favorite dish to share after the Empowerment. \n*** Registration for the NKT International Spring Festival is required to attend the Watch Party *** \nRegister Here
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/international-spring-festival-watch-party/
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:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTSTAMP:20250501T125138Z
CREATED:20250501T124633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T125138Z
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SUMMARY:Center Cherishing
DESCRIPTION:All Kadampa centers are dedicated to all living beings. They belong to them\, remaining in their service for all time\, and can never be taken over by individuals or organizations and used for other purposes. \nFor this reason\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche says that these centers are very precious and that whenever we engage in an action to benefit a center we are in fact benefitting all living beings. Through such actions we accumulate vast merit\, purify negativities and receive powerful blessings. \nThis event is a special opportunity for people to come together and cherish our center and in this way benefit our local community practically. Snacks will be provided. Everyone welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/volunteer-day-5-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T180000
DTSTAMP:20250408T144033Z
CREATED:20250408T144033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T144033Z
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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-3-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Medicine Buddha,Puja
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T004230Z
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T004230Z
UID:10011387-1747998000-1748001600@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-4-2-2/2025-05-23/
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20250227T114952Z
CREATED:20250227T114952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T114952Z
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SUMMARY:NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness\n\n\n\n\n\nBuddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas’ realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice.\nThrough engaging in the festival programme of teachings\, meditations and retreat\, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others\, and truly heal our suffering world. \n“When we love all living beings\, we have no enemies.” \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGen-la Kelsang Jampa\, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre\, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism\, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District\, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/nkt-ikbu-international-spring-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Manjushri KMC\, A5087 Coast Road\, Ulverston\, Cumbria\, LA12 9QQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T180000
DTSTAMP:20250625T133607Z
CREATED:20250227T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133607Z
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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-2/2025-05-21/
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:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T201500
DTSTAMP:20250627T134333Z
CREATED:20250508T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T134333Z
UID:10018333-1747767600-1747772100@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T124500
DTSTAMP:20261007T140459Z
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140459Z
UID:10010588-1747656900-1747658700@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. \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. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2025-05-19/
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:20250518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T190000
DTSTAMP:20250227T144516Z
CREATED:20250227T144516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T144516Z
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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-9-3-2/
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:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T121500
DTSTAMP:20250514T134314Z
CREATED:20250409T172608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T134314Z
UID:10017190-1747566000-1747570500@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-2/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T121500
DTSTAMP:20250508T192241Z
CREATED:20250220T110409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192241Z
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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-16/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sunday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T173000
DTSTAMP:20250513T003525Z
CREATED:20250305T113120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T003525Z
UID:10018266-1747422000-1747589400@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Refuge Retreat: Shelter From the Storm
DESCRIPTION:During this retreat\, we have the perfect opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge through strengthening our reliance on the Three Precious Jewels: Buddha\, Dharma (Buddha’s teachings) and Sangha (the spiritual community) in each session. The more sessions you can attend\, the better you will feel. This new or “renewed”  confidence in the power of refuge can positively affect every moment of your life. \nEach session is self-contained. You may drop-in to sessions as you are able\, treat yourself to a weekend\, or join us for the day\, in a very blessed and quiet space. \nEveryone is welcome to this retreat regardless of level of experience. It is especially suitable for beginners who are interested in gaining experience of the Buddhist way of life. \n  \nSchedule: \nFri\, May 16th \nRefuge Retreat Intro: 7-8:30pm \nSat\, May 17th \nSession 1: 9-10:30am\nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm\nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm\nSession 3: 2:30-4pm \nSun\, May 18th \nSession 4: 1:30-3pm\nSession 5: 4-5:30pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/refuge-retreat-shelter-from-the-storm/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T004230Z
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T004230Z
UID:10011386-1747393200-1747396800@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-4-2-2/2025-05-16/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20250625T133607Z
CREATED:20250227T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133607Z
UID:10017949-1747242000-1747245600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. \nThrough these beautiful prayers we can overcome obstacles to our Dharma practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nPractice details: In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa. Then we make prayers and requests to purify any negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. A pause for personal silent meditation is included. It is a very meaningful and enjoyable practice\, especially when performed in a group setting.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/heart-jewel-with-silent-meditation-2/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T201500
DTSTAMP:20250627T134333Z
CREATED:20250508T190600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T134333Z
UID:10018332-1747162800-1747167300@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits-2/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Meditation Class,Weekly Drop-In Class
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T124500
DTSTAMP:20261007T140459Z
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140459Z
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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. \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. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2025-05-12/
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:20250511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T121500
DTSTAMP:20250508T192115Z
CREATED:20250220T110332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T192115Z
UID:10011655-1746961200-1746965700@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-15/
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:20250509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T180000
DTSTAMP:20250501T171645Z
CREATED:20250501T171645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T171645Z
UID:10016851-1746810000-1746813600@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-11-2/
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:20250509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T004230Z
CREATED:20250215T171047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T004230Z
UID:10011385-1746788400-1746792000@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-4-2-2/2025-05-09/
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:20250507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTSTAMP:20250625T133607Z
CREATED:20250227T145413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133607Z
UID:10017948-1746637200-1746640800@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Heart Jewel with Silent Meditation
DESCRIPTION:The Heart Jewel prayer and meditation practice is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism. It is used by many Kadampas as their main daily practice. \nThrough these beautiful prayers we can overcome obstacles to our Dharma practice and create favorable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our pure Dharma realizations. \nPractice details: In the first part we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa. Then we make prayers and requests to purify any negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. A pause for personal silent meditation is included. It is a very meaningful and enjoyable practice\, especially when performed in a group setting.
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/heart-jewel-with-silent-meditation-2/2025-05-07/
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:20250506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T201500
DTSTAMP:20250404T164858Z
CREATED:20250403T151942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T164858Z
UID:10018331-1746558000-1746562500@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:11 Happiness Habits
DESCRIPTION:In general we all want to be authentically happy\, to be of benefit to others\, and to find a way to feel fearless throughout our life and when our life is over. These three wishes can be fulfilled only through inner development or training our mind. This basically means reducing painful ways of thinking and replacing them with positive mental attitudes. It is so important to learn how to nourish our good heart and develop the power to be positive and confident all the time regardless of life’s difficulties.   \nIn this series we will explore 11 mental habits that give us positive energy\, harmony in our relationships and protection from fear throughout our life!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/11-happiness-habits/
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:20250505T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T124500
DTSTAMP:20261007T140459Z
CREATED:20250215T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T140459Z
UID:10010586-1746447300-1746449100@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. \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. \nEveryone Welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-7-2-2/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime Meditation,Weekly Drop-In Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T200000
DTSTAMP:20250408T143559Z
CREATED:20250402T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T143559Z
UID:10015714-1746298800-1746302400@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-9-3-3/
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:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20250428T105815Z
CREATED:20250321T130455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T105815Z
UID:10018318-1746212400-1746363600@meditationinsarasota.org
SUMMARY:Developing Concentration in an Age of Distraction
DESCRIPTION:Special Weekend Retreat with Gen Samten Kelsang\, the Resident Teacher of KMC New York. \nThe main focus will be on how to develop concentration\, meditative stabilization\, and eventually tranquil abiding on immeasurable love. It will cover what loving kindness is\, how to generate and maintain it in analytical and placement meditation\, and meditation tools to deepen our experience of this practice. We will also look at how to integrate our meditative experiences with our daily life when we are off the cushion. \nSince the main obstacle to concentration is distraction\, and since a main source of distraction in modern day society is our relationship with technology\, another subject we will be looking at on Sunday is how to develop healthy relationships with our technology in a way that allows for a flourishing meditation practice. \n  \nSchedule \nFriday\, May 2nd \nThe Healing Power of Love: 7-8:15pm \n  \nSaturday\, May 3rd:  \nHow to Cultivate Meditative Stabilization on Loving-kindness \nSession 1:  9-10:30am \nSession 2: 11:30am-1pm \nLunch: 1:15-2:15pm \nSession 3: 2:30-4pm \nWFJ with tsog offering: 7-8pm \n  \nSunday\, May 4th \nEngaging in Mindful Technology \nSunday GP Class: 11am-12:30pm \nLunch: 12:30-1:30pm \nSession 2: 2-3:15pm \nQ & A in Café: 3:15-3:45pm
URL:https://meditationinsarasota.org/event/distraction/
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:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTSTAMP:20250625T133155Z
CREATED:20250225T195732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133155Z
UID:10017318-1746205200-1746208800@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/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powa,Puja
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T180000
DTSTAMP:20250430T134534Z
CREATED:20250430T134534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T134534Z
UID:10018403-1746032400-1746036000@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-8/
LOCATION:Kadampa Meditation Center Florida\, 730 N Washington Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heart Jewel,Puja
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