Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom + In Person
2021-07-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Taking Suffering, Giving Happiness

This ancient meditative practice is the best way to transform all types of difficulties — such as pain, illness, and anxiety — into spiritual growth. Once we learn this practice, every breath we take can be meaningful.
These meditations heal both our body and mind, increase our ability to take on challenges, and enhance our love, compassion, and wisdom.

Each 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.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84060006948
Meeting ID: 840 6000 6948

24-Hr Tara Prayers
2021-07-08, 2021-08-08 | CA
Worldwide puja joined by many from around the world to pray for the welfare of the world.

This puja is currently streamed online at: https://kadampa.org/liberation-from-sorrow

Meditation for World Peace via Zoom
2021-07-11 10:30 - 11:45, 2021-07-18 10:30 - 11:45, 2021-07-25 10:30 - 11:45 | CA
“Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible.” ~
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome – you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend.
Class is $10, payable through our Donate page.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98408612855

Meeting ID: 984 0861 2855

Each class consists of a guided breathing meditation, a short teaching on the practice of wisdom and compassion, and prayers (in English) to the Buddha of Compassion. Prayer booklets and downloaded e-prayer booklets can be purchased HERE.

Guided Lamrim Meditation via Zoom
2021-07-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
21 Meditations to Transform Your Life

In these ZOOM meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim.
Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life.
Please arrive five minutes early to settle.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832404786
Meeting ID: 868 3240 4786

Suggested donation is $10, and you can donate HERE.

Powa Prayers
2021-07-18 14:30 - 15:15, 2021-08-22 14:30 - 15:15 | CA
Through 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.
All chanted prayers are free.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127951454
Meeting ID: 881 2795 1454

Long Protector Puja
2021-07-29 08:00 - 11:30, 2021-08-29 13:00 - 16:30 | CA
This extensive sadhanaâ€”ritual prayers for spiritual attainmentsâ€”is called â€œKangsoâ€ in Tibetan, which means â€œFulfilling and Restoring Ritual.â€
Usually 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.
All chanted prayers are free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/871476190
Meeting ID: 871 476 190

Int'l Summer Festival 2021 ONLINE
2021-07-30 08:00 - 2021-08-14 17:00 | CA
Our center will be CLOSED for the festival. JOIN US ONLINE
Registration info can be found HERE.

Quick Path to Great Bliss
2021-08-17 07:30 - 09:00, 2021-08-24 07:30 - 09:00, 2021-08-31 07:30 - 09:00 | CA
*Highest Yoga Tantra practitioners only, please.

Meditation for World Peace
2021-08-22 10:30 - 11:45, 2021-08-29 10:30 - 11:45 | CA

Guided Lamrim Meditation
2021-08-23 18:30 - 19:45, 2021-08-30 18:30 - 19:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Meditations to Transform Your Life

In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim.
Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha that condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life.
Please arrive five minutes early to settle, whether in person or on zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86832404786
Meeting ID: 868 3240 4786

Suggested donation is $10, and you can donate HERE.

Special HYT Class
2021-08-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Practice topic to be announced after Summer Festival empowerments and teachings!

Lunchtime Meditation
2021-09-01 12:30 - 13:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Wednesdays
Stress Relief

Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations.
Let go of your stress and concerns, unwind, and enjoy a place of peace in the middle of your work week. In our busy lives, we need to nourish our mind as well as our bodies. Come enjoy a relaxing lunchtime break with a guided breathing meditation.

Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
2021-09-01 18:30 - 19:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Buddhist Meditations for Everyone:
The Year of the Bodhisattva

What can I do about the problems of the world? How can I respond to the pain and suffering in my heart, and that I see all around me?
At a time where the uncertainty and chaos of life can feel overwhelming, the world needs people who are dedicated to spiritual development for the benefit of others, motivated by a wish to reach their highest spiritual potential. In Buddhism, these people are called Bodhisattvas.
These meditation classes will connect us with our own good heart by offering practical Buddhist advice that aligns us with our best possible version of our self – a Bodhisattva, friend of all.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and brief prayers, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle, whether in person or online.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84060006948
Meeting ID: 840 6000 6948

Lunchtime Meditation
2021-09-02 12:30 - 13:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Thursdays
A Joyful Path

Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations.
Joy is a state of mind. In these lunchtime meditations we will hear about different Buddhist views that cultivate joyful minds. These Introductory meditations are based on Lamrim, the backbone of Kadampa Buddhism.
