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SUMMARY:Amitayus Day-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This annual weekend retreat is an opportunity to focus on the meditation practice of Amitayus\, the Buddha of Immeasurable Life\, which is a special method for increasing our lifespan\, wisdom and merit. The greatest obstacles to the fulfillment of our wish to experience pure happiness are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life\, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Dharma. To overcome these obstacles\, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom\, and the principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus\, which is also a special method for increasing the positive power of our mind\, or merit. \nPrayers for this practice can be purchased in our bookstore or in a downloadable format HERE. \nSaturday Retreat Schedule\nIntroduction to the Retreat: 3-4:15pm with Christian Gauthier\nSession 1: 4:45-6pm\nSunday Retreat Schedule: \nSession 2: 9-10:15 am (guided session)\nSession 3:  11 am-12 pm Sunday Meditation Class with Christian Gauthier\nSession 4:  1:45-3 pm (guided session)\nSession 5:  3:45-5 pm (guided session) \nMember benefits apply.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/amitayus-day-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:January Series: Finding Opportunity in Adversity \nIn this series we will learn how to transform adversity into the path can help reduce anxiety and lead to inner protection through spiritual experience. By gaining familiarity with this practice\, we can eventually become fearless like bodhisattvas\, whose main concern is for the welfare of others. \nEach Sunday morning class begins with a guided breathing meditation and Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the morning’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle. \nTopics in January\nJanuary 4th Distinguishing Inner and Outer Problems\nSeptember 3\nJanuary 11th Adversity Encourages us to Purifying Negative Karma\nJanuary 18th Adversity Encourages us to Seek Liberation\nJanuary 25th Aversity Encourages us to Develop Compassion
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