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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation Live + Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-live-zoom-3/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: “The Great Vehicle”\n  \nThe Mahayana teachings of Buddha are called the Great Vehicle. Developing these minds of compassion and wisdom through contemplation and meditation is an offering to all living beings\, and a vehicle which carries us to Great Enlightenment. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-11-3-2/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T183000
DTSTAMP:20250430T165405Z
CREATED:20241211T223617Z
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SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T201500
DTSTAMP:20250327T233732Z
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nBy relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-70/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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SUMMARY:Melodious Drum Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n \n  \nThis extensive sadhana or “ritual prayers for spiritual attainments” is called Melodious Drum Victorious in All Directions\, or Kangso in Tibetan\, which means “Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual”. \nUsually performed once a month in Dharma Centers in our tradition\, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim\, Lojong\, and Mahamudra\, for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred\, and to rely on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden\, regarding him as inseparable from our Spiritual Guide and Buddha.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/melodious-drum-puja-2-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: “The Great Vehicle”\n  \nThe Mahayana teachings of Buddha are called the Great Vehicle. Developing these minds of compassion and wisdom through contemplation and meditation is an offering to all living beings\, and a vehicle which carries us to Great Enlightenment. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-11-3-2/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T183000
DTSTAMP:20250430T165405Z
CREATED:20241211T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T165405Z
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SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T201500
DTSTAMP:20250114T051323Z
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Offerings
DESCRIPTION:By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, meaning method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, help us purify our negativity\, and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nIn this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-offerings-7/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T131500
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SUMMARY:Powa Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrough practicing transference of consciousness\, known as powa\, with faith\, compassion\, and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those recently deceased to a higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha. The Powa Ceremony can be done either by a group of practitioners or individually on behalf of one or more deceased persons\, or countless deceased beings. By engaging in this practice we also create a great collection of virtue\, which will also lead us into the pathway to a Buddha’s Pure Land. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/powa-prayers-6/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T164500
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SUMMARY:Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Tara Puja Liberation from Sorrow includes a special prayer composed by Buddha\, Praises to the Twenty-one Taras. Tara is a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all Buddhas. Each of the twenty-one distinct Taras is a manifestation of the principal Green Tara\, also known as Mother of the Conquerors. \nMother\nAs children we turn to our mother for help and guidance. She protects us from immediate dangers\, provides us with all our temporal needs\, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way\, during our spiritual growth\, we need to turn to our Holy Mother\, Tara\, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers\, provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training\, and guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path. \nRescuer\nTara means Rescuer. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears of lions\, elephants\, fire\, snakes\, thieves\, water\, bondage and evil spirits; and from the eight corresponding inner fears of pride\, ignorance\, anger\, jealousy\, wrong views\, attachment\, miserliness and deluded doubts. Temporarily\, Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms and ultimately saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace. \nProtector\nIf we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith\, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha\, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element\, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra\, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can. \nAll chanted prayer practices are free of charge\, but donations are always welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/tara-prayers-6/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250409T193000
DTSTAMP:20250323T221527Z
CREATED:20250131T010510Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: “The Great Vehicle”\n  \nThe Mahayana teachings of Buddha are called the Great Vehicle. Developing these minds of compassion and wisdom through contemplation and meditation is an offering to all living beings\, and a vehicle which carries us to Great Enlightenment. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-11-3-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T193000
DTSTAMP:20250220T203757Z
CREATED:20250220T203757Z
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nEveryone is welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. \nOffering 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 puja (prayer practice) normally takes place on or near the 10th & 25th of the month. \n  \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-prayers/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T183000
DTSTAMP:20250430T165405Z
CREATED:20241211T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T165405Z
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SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T201500
DTSTAMP:20250220T204242Z
CREATED:20250220T200816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T204242Z
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nWishfulfilling Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation on Lamrim. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-7/2025-04-11/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
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SUMMARY:Buddha's Enlightenment Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/buddhas-enlightenment-day/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20250220T203324Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203324Z
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nEveryone is welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer practice to celebrate Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. \nOffering 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 puja (prayer practice) normally takes place on or near the 10th & 25th of the month. \n  \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: Basic Buddhist Views\n  \nEveryone\, even non-Buddhists\, can experience benefit and improved states of mind by contemplating and meditating on basic Buddhist views – views such as the preciousness of human life and the law of cause and effect. Join us for this series of drop-in meditation classes to learn more. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-13/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T183000
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SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T201500
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nWishfulfilling Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation on Lamrim. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-7/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: Basic Buddhist Views\n  \nEveryone\, even non-Buddhists\, can experience benefit and improved states of mind by contemplating and meditating on basic Buddhist views – views such as the preciousness of human life and the law of cause and effect. Join us for this series of drop-in meditation classes to learn more. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-11-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T193000
DTSTAMP:20250220T200450Z
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nEveryone is welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer practice. \nOffering 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 puja (prayer practice) normally takes place on or near the 10th & 25th of the month. \n  \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-prayers-3/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T171500
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SUMMARY:The Blessing Empowerment of Prajnaparamita
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE \nBuddha Prajnaparamita is the manifestation of the perfection of wisdom of all Buddhas. She appears in a peaceful aspect\, displaying the Perfection of Wisdom sutra\, indicating her power to lead all living beings to Great Enlightenment. \nThe function of Prajnaparamita is to destroy maras – living beings’ obstacles to spiritual realizations. “If we are to attain temporary happiness while we remain in samsara\, and if we are to progress unimpeded towards the ultimate happiness of liberation and enlightenment\, we need a special method for averting and overcoming hindrances in general\, and the four maras in particular.” – from New Heart of Wisdom by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \nThe empowerment is a guided meditation through which we connect to Buddha Prajnaparamita’s enlightened mind. By receiving these inspiring blessings\, we can develop our own potential for a fearless heart and gain the confidence we need to progress along the spiritual path. Through the power of our continued practice and Prajnaparamita’s blessings we can cultivate the courageous compassion of a Bodhisattva\, someone who can bring enormous relief to our suffering world. \nSchedule: \n10:30 AM – 11 AM – Walk up Registration and check-in \n11 AM – 1 PM – Blessing Empowerment \n1 PM -2:30 PM – Lunch Break \n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Commentary to the Practice of The Great Mother \n4:15 PM – 5:15 PM – The Great Mother Practice (Guided) \nAbout the Teacher \nKadam Keli Vaughan is the Resident Teacher at Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center in Santa Barbara. Kadam Keli is a long-time student and disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way\, showing how to use meditation to transform our ordinary life into a meaningful life. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/blessing-empowerment-of-buddha-prajnaparamita/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If our mind is peaceful\, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort\, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful\, we will find it very difficult to be happy\, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation\, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful\, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually\, we will be able to stay happy all the time\, even in the most difficult circumstances. Learn the basics of meditation and how to start a regular meditation practice in this workshop. Everyone welcome! \nSchedule\n1:30-2:45: Session 1\n3:15-4:30: Session 3
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/learn-to-meditate-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T203000
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SUMMARY:Melodious Drum Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis extensive sadhana or “ritual prayers for spiritual attainments” is called Melodious Drum Victorious in All Directions\, or Kangso in Tibetan\, which means “Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual”. \nUsually performed once a month in Dharma Centers in our tradition\, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim\, Lojong\, and Mahamudra\, for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred\, and to rely on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden\, regarding him as inseparable from our Spiritual Guide and Buddha.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-4-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: Basic Buddhist Views\n  \nEveryone\, even non-Buddhists\, can experience benefit and improved states of mind by contemplating and meditating on basic Buddhist views – views such as the preciousness of human life and the law of cause and effect. Join us for this series of drop-in meditation classes to learn more. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-14/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T183000
DTSTAMP:20250430T165405Z
CREATED:20241211T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T165405Z
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SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T201500
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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nWishfulfilling Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation on Lamrim. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-8/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T161500
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Great Mother Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/introduction-to-great-mother-retreat/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T163000
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SUMMARY:Great Mother Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe function of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita is to bestow the attainments of the Perfection of Wisdom and to destroy maras – living beings’ obstacles to spiritual realizations. “If we are to attain temporary happiness while we remain in samsara\, and if we are to progress unimpeded towards the ultimate happiness of liberation and enlightenment\, we need a special method for averting and overcoming hindrances in general\, and the four maras in particular.” – from New Heart of Wisdom by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \nThis short guided meditation retreat is suitable for everyone. We’ll use the sadhana entitled The Great Mother. This prayer includes recitation of the Essence of Wisdom sutra\, or Heart Sutra as it is commonly known. \nEveryone is welcome to participate in this retreat – for the whole retreat\, or for individual sessions. All sessions are with our Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE \nSaturday \nIntroduction to the retreat 3pm-4:15pm\nSession 1 4:45-6pm \nSunday \nSession 2 10-11am\nSession 3 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 4 1:30-2:30pm\nSession 5 3-4pm \nCost of whole retreat – $25\nIntroduction Only – $15\nSaturday Only – $20\nSunday Only – $20 \nMember benefits apply
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/great-mother-retreat/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T193000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-12/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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