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SUMMARY:Meditation for Families & Kids
DESCRIPTION:Through stories\, songs\, meditation\, and crafts\, children can learn simple Buddhist principles such as kindness\, respect for others\, and keeping a happy heart. A parent needs to accompany each child for this class. \nAdults will find these introductory teachings valuable as well\, and will be able to use what is learned in class throughout the week. Practicing meditation together can support a family life filled with loving-kindness\, peace and harmony. \nCost per family: $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/meditation-for-families-kids/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-10-03/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-10-02/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-10-01/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-09-30/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-09-29/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190928
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-09-28/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
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SUMMARY:International Kadampa Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:For information and registration\, click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/international-kadampa-fall-festival/2019-09-27/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190927
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SUMMARY:Fall Festival Countdown - Temple Opening
DESCRIPTION:For information\, please click HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/fall-festival-countdown-temple-opening/
LOCATION:International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon\, 6701 Mountain Ranch Resort Dr\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
ORGANIZER;CN="Kadampa Festivals":MAILTO:fallinfo@kadampafestivals.org
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SUMMARY:Free Meditation Classes at the Lompoc Family YMCA
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Lompoc Family YMCA for two meditation classes\nMonday\, September 16 \nMorning Class – 10:30-11:30am\nEvening Class – 5:30-6:30pm   \nAbout the classes: \nA daily practice of meditation offers us fresh perspectives on our life. These classes provide an opportunity to pause and relax. Using guided breathing meditation\, we’ll create peace in our own mind. No special attire required. You can bring your own cushion or sit in a chair. \nAbout the teacher: \nKadam Keli Vaughan is the Resident Teacher of Mahakankala Buddhist Center in Santa Barbara\, CA – a member of the New Kadampa Tradition\, International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Kadam Keli has been studying and practicing meditation in this tradition of Buddhism since 1995. She also teaches at Mahakankala Buddhist Center North in Lompoc\, CA.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/free-meditation-classes-at-the-lompoc-family-ymca/
LOCATION:Lompoc Family YMCA\, 201 W. College Ave.\, Lompoc\, CA\, 93436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Retreat sessions will be on Sunday\, September 1 and Monday\, September 2. The first session of the retreat on Sunday will be an introduction to the practices of Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering by our Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli Vaughan. The retreat is open to everyone. Each retreat session is 90 minutes long including prayers. \nThe practice of Mandala Offering creates vast good fortune and is a method to attain the Pure Land of a Buddha. \nGiving with a mind of compassion unmixed with attachment is the first of the Six Perfections. Buddha taught giving as the first of the Six Perfections so that living beings can generate good fortune\, or merit\, to sustain all necessary conditions for our spiritual practice. While meditation plants the seeds of realizations within our mind\, if our mind is devoid of merit\, or good karma\, we will be planting seeds in barren ground. Accumulating merit creates a rich and fertile mental environment within which our meditations will swiftly ripen and transform into realizations. \nThe blessings arising from the practice of Guru Yoga are rain that nurtures and sustains the seeds of our meditation. Guru Yoga is a special and powerful method that enables us to receive the blessings of all Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas\, and holy beings. Receiving this inspiration into our mind bestows inner peace and gives rise to realizations of renunciation\, universal compassion\, and wisdom realizing emptiness. \nSession 1 9:00-10:30am  (Introduction to the practice on Sunday / Regular session on Monday)\nSession 2 11:00am-12:30pm\nSession 3 2:00-3:30pm\nSession 4 4:00-5:30pm \nEach session is $5 or $20 for whole day. \nFree for Foundation Program students.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guru-yoga-mandala-offering-retreat-2-2019-09-02/2019-09-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Guru Yoga Mandala Offering Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Retreat sessions will be on Sunday\, September 1 and Monday\, September 2. The first session of the retreat on Sunday will be an introduction to the practices of Guru Yoga and Mandala Offering by our Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli Vaughan. The retreat is open to everyone. Each retreat session is 90 minutes long including prayers. \nThe practice of Mandala Offering creates vast good fortune and is a method to attain the Pure Land of a Buddha. \nGiving with a mind of compassion unmixed with attachment is the first of the Six Perfections. Buddha taught giving as the first of the Six Perfections so that living beings can generate good fortune\, or merit\, to sustain all necessary conditions for our spiritual practice. While meditation plants the seeds of realizations within our mind\, if our mind is devoid of merit\, or good karma\, we will be planting seeds in barren ground. Accumulating merit creates a rich and fertile mental environment within which our meditations will swiftly ripen and transform into realizations. \nThe blessings arising from the practice of Guru Yoga are rain that nurtures and sustains the seeds of our meditation. Guru Yoga is a special and powerful method that enables us to receive the blessings of all Buddhas\, Bodhisattvas\, and holy beings. Receiving this inspiration into our mind bestows inner peace and gives rise to realizations of renunciation\, universal compassion\, and wisdom realizing emptiness. \nSession 1 9:00-10:30am  (Introduction to the practice on Sunday / Regular session on Monday)\nSession 2 11:00am-12:30pm\nSession 3 2:00-3:30pm\nSession 4 4:00-5:30pm \nEach session is $5 or $20 for whole day. \nFree for Foundation Program students.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guru-yoga-mandala-offering-retreat-2-2019-09-02/2019-09-01/
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:20190724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T193000
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SUMMARY:Training In Mindfulness (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso \nPrayer 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. \nEach class consists of a guided breathing meditation\, a short teaching on Buddhist meditation techniques\, and a guided meditation to practice as a group. The preparatory prayers are in English. Prayer booklets are available for use. \nIf you pre-register for the whole 4-week guided meditation series\, you will receive a copy of The NEW Meditation Handbook\, authored by renowned Buddhist scholar and Meditation Master\, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Pre-register HERE.\nSuggested Donation per single class – $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/training-in-mindfulness-lompoc/2019-07-24/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Training In Mindfulness (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso \nPrayer 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. \nEach class consists of a guided breathing meditation\, a short teaching on Buddhist meditation techniques\, and a guided meditation to practice as a group. The preparatory prayers are in English. Prayer booklets are available for use. \nIf you pre-register for the whole 4-week guided meditation series\, you will receive a copy of The NEW Meditation Handbook\, authored by renowned Buddhist scholar and Meditation Master\, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Pre-register HERE.\nSuggested Donation per single class – $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/training-in-mindfulness-lompoc/2019-07-17/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190710T193000
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SUMMARY:Training In Mindfulness (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso \nPrayer 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. \nEach class consists of a guided breathing meditation\, a short teaching on Buddhist meditation techniques\, and a guided meditation to practice as a group. The preparatory prayers are in English. Prayer booklets are available for use. \nIf you pre-register for the whole 4-week guided meditation series\, you will receive a copy of The NEW Meditation Handbook\, authored by renowned Buddhist scholar and Meditation Master\, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Pre-register HERE.\nSuggested Donation per single class – $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/training-in-mindfulness-lompoc/2019-07-10/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190703T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190703T193000
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SUMMARY:Training In Mindfulness (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso \nPrayer 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. \nEach class consists of a guided breathing meditation\, a short teaching on Buddhist meditation techniques\, and a guided meditation to practice as a group. The preparatory prayers are in English. Prayer booklets are available for use. \nIf you pre-register for the whole 4-week guided meditation series\, you will receive a copy of The NEW Meditation Handbook\, authored by renowned Buddhist scholar and Meditation Master\, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Pre-register HERE.\nSuggested Donation per single class – $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/training-in-mindfulness-lompoc/2019-07-03/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T173000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20190412T224405Z
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SUMMARY:Puja & Potluck (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin us for Heart Jewel prayers at 5:30\, then a casual community dinner before our teachers leave for the summer. \nWe have prayer booklets in English for use during this practice. \nAt 6:30 we’ll eat together and share ideas about how we can help Mahakankala Buddhist Center North continue to flourish. \nBring a vegetarian dish to share — we’ll have plates\, cutlery and water. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/puja-potluck-lompoc/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20190423T180153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T180153Z
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SUMMARY:Special Prayers to Celebrate Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:We dedicate this heart practice of Offering to the Spiritual Guide to the continued good health and long life of our kind Spiritual Guide\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, for his birthday. Everyone is welcome and invited 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. \nMay all living beings have the good fortune to meet you\, Venerable Geshe-la. Happy Birthday!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/special-prayers-to-celebrate-geshe-kelsang-gyatsos-birthday/
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:20190601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190601T143000
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SUMMARY:Mala Making Workshop (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the traditional Buddhist technique for making or repairing a mala. \nA mala is a ritual object that Buddhists use to count prayers or mantras. For Buddhist practitioners their mala is a very precious and meaningful object. Making a mala is a very meditative practice in itself. This three-hour workshop includes a brief talk on the beautiful minds of prayer\, mantra recitation\, and concentration\, followed by instruction and hands on mala-making. \nJoin us for this special event! Cost of workshop is $20 for those donating the mala they make to our center for sale in the bookstore — or leave with your very own handmade mala for an extra $10 materials fee.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/mala-making-workshop-lompoc/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daycourse,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T005437Z
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SUMMARY:Buddha's Enlightenment Day
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers to celebrate Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. \nThis beautiful prayer practice 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. \nOur prayer booklets are in English\, and we have plenty available for use during this special offering. Please join us!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/buddhas-enlightenment-day-5/
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:20190407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T153000
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SUMMARY:Meditations on the Four Great Seals
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to enjoy this rare opportunity to meditate on the Four Great Seals of Sutra Mahamudra. These meditations create powerful causes to experience a deeply peaceful\, blissful mind and permanent mental freedom. With the intention to share this experience with all living beings\, we make the whole day of retreat an offering to the world. \nBy practicing this sequence of meditations in our life\, our mind will become progressively more tranquil and positive\, and increasingly more pure and powerful; with practice\, we will gradually enjoy an experience of lasting peace and contentment from within our own mind. \nAll sessions will be guided by our Resident Teacher\, Keli Vaughan\, as a follow-up to the Saturday Blessing Empowerment of White Tara. \nSchedule: \nSession 1 9:00am-10:00am — All Functioning Things Are Impermanent \nSession 2 10:30-11:30am — All Contaminated Things Are the Nature of Suffering \nSession 3 1:00pm-2:00pm — Only Nirvana is Peace \nSession 4 2:30-3:30pm — All Phenomena Are Selfless \n$30 for Whole Retreat/ $10 per Session/ Free for Members of Foundation Program of MBC
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/meditations-on-the-four-great-seals/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daycourse,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190406T173000
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CREATED:20190124T010352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T222808Z
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SUMMARY:The Blessing Empowerment of White Tara
DESCRIPTION:During this very special event\, the Resident Teacher of Mahakankala Buddhist Center\, Keli Vaughan\, will grant the Blessing Empowerment of White Tara. \nWhite Tara is a female enlightened being whose function is to bestow long life\, wisdom\, and good fortune. Because Tara is also the manifestation of the wind element of all Buddhas we can receive her blessings quickly\, and by relying on her with faith we quickly receive her protection from contagious diseases\, the dangers of fire\, and other disasters. \nThis empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a deep connection with Mother Tara and receive her healing\, joyful\, and protective blessings. \nThe empowerment commentary will focus on the Tantric meditation practice known as self-generation. Practicing this meditation helps us to develop White Tara’s special qualities. Everyone is welcome. \nPRE-REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE ON MARCH 8. \nSchedule: \n10:30 AM – 11 AM Registration \n11 AM – 1 PM – White Tara Empowerment \n1 PM -2:30 PM Lunch Break \n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Empowerment Commentary \n4:15 PM – 5:30 PM – White Tara Practice \nA guided 4-session retreat on the Four Great Seals will follow on Sunday\, April 7. More info HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/blessing-empowerment-of-white-tara/
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:20190323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20190201T010448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T231600Z
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SUMMARY:Compassion for Animals: Deepening Our Love for Others
DESCRIPTION:Animals experience many special sufferings. They often live in constant fear\, greatly lacking mental and physical freedom. Humans exploit them by the millions without their consent. In this short meditation workshop we will explore methods by which we can deepen our compassion for animals\, and use this experience to further our spiritual awareness and development of love for other beings. \nThis short 1/2 day course will include teachings and meditation in two sessions with a break for refreshments or walking. Meditators of all levels of experience are welcome. \nIf you would like to Pre-Register to save your place at the workshop\, you can do so HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/compassion-for-animals-deepening-our-love-for-others/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daycourse,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20181012T203808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190216T082124Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Away from Depression: A Buddhist Perspective (Lompoc)
DESCRIPTION:This event is in Lompoc\, CA. \nThis Morning’s Workshop:\n \nAccording to Buddhism\, the experience of depression comes about due to uncontrolled and painful states of mind known as delusions. In this special Saturday workshop\, our visiting guest Teacher\, Gen Kelsang Rigpa\, will focus on Buddha’s illuminating teachings regarding these painful minds and how to overcome them. By practicing the methods Gen Rigpa will share with us\, we will learn to experience a deep and satisfying emotional freedom. As our delusions diminish we draw closer to the person we wish to be: joyful\, confident and loving. \nAbout the Teacher \nGen Kelsang Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk\, the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at KMC-Hollywood. He is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso\, having received lineage blessings and oral transmissions directly from him. \nGen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor\, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life\, and is an inspiring example of Buddhism in practice. Through his clear presentation\, he is able to help student discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world\, making everyday life joyful and meaningful. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/shifting-away-from-depression/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daycourse,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20181101T191429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T151023Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Perfectionism\, Self-Criticism and Discouragement with Gen Kelsang Rigpa
DESCRIPTION:We sometimes set up an all or nothing approach to success\, feeling that if we are not able do something perfectly then we are a failure. This is a dangerous mind-set\, because it can lead to excessive self-criticism and discouragement\, which blocks our capacity for learning and authentic spiritual growth. \nThrough Buddhist psychology we can gain insight into this process and learn practical methods that will help us accept who and where we are at present\, and make progress towards becoming the person we wish to be. \n\n\nAbout the Teacher \nGen Kelsang Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk\, the Western US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at KMC-Hollywood. He is a close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso\, having received lineage blessings and oral transmissions directly from him. \nGen Rigpa’s heartfelt and practical teachings are presented with warmth and humor\, making them accessible to everyone. He shows the joy of living a spiritual life\, and is an inspiring example of Buddhism in practice. Through his clear presentation\, he is able to help student discover for themselves how to integrate these timeless teachings into our modern world\, making everyday life joyful and meaningful.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/overcoming-perfectionism-self-criticism-and-discouragement-with-gen-kelsang-rigpa/
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:20190113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20181129T212316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T212316Z
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SUMMARY:Center Cherishing
DESCRIPTION:Our Buddhist Center is our spiritual home. It is a place where we can let go of the worries and stresses of daily life and engage in meaningful activities. We are very fortunate to have such a space that bestows much peace and happiness on many. \nPlease join us at our Downtown Santa Barbara location and help us clean and spruce up the center! It’s a wonderful way to create some positive karma and help us provide a comfortable and clean place for everyone to enjoy.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/center-cherishing-19/
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:20190106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190106T181500
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20181117T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T201044Z
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SUMMARY:Lamrim Wisdom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Lamrim meditations train our mind in the stages of the path to enlightenment. With concentration we become more familiar with each stage – from the recognition of the preciousness of this human life\, to understanding the true nature of reality\, and all stages in between. Each session will include preparatory prayers and will include a 30-minute Lamrim meditation guided by our Resident Teacher. \nEnjoy hot tea and read from the Kadampa library between sessions. \nSession 1 — 10:30-11:45am\nSession 2 — 1:45-3:00pm\nSession 3 — 3:30-4:45pm\nSession 4 — 5:15-6:15 Heart Jewel Prayers \n$5 per session\nFree for Foundation Program and Monthly Members of MBC
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lamrim-wisdom-retreat-3/2019-01-06/
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:20190105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T181500
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20181117T225959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T201044Z
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SUMMARY:Lamrim Wisdom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Lamrim meditations train our mind in the stages of the path to enlightenment. With concentration we become more familiar with each stage – from the recognition of the preciousness of this human life\, to understanding the true nature of reality\, and all stages in between. Each session will include preparatory prayers and will include a 30-minute Lamrim meditation guided by our Resident Teacher. \nEnjoy hot tea and read from the Kadampa library between sessions. \nSession 1 — 10:30-11:45am\nSession 2 — 1:45-3:00pm\nSession 3 — 3:30-4:45pm\nSession 4 — 5:15-6:15 Heart Jewel Prayers \n$5 per session\nFree for Foundation Program and Monthly Members of MBC
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lamrim-wisdom-retreat-3/2019-01-05/
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:20190101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190101T181500
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
CREATED:20180619T025020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181215T202621Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Day Meditation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Begin a new year with four sessions of meditation and prayer.\nWe’ll be using the sadhana of The Great Mother\, Prajnaparamita. This practice is to remove obstacles we have in our life\, with a particular emphasis on developing profound wisdom. \nPrayer booklets will be available for your use. Everyone is welcome to one or all sessions! \nGuided by our Resident Teacher\, Keli Vaughan. \nSession 1 10:30-11:45am\nSession 2 1:45-3:00pm\nSession 3 3:30-4:45pm\nSession 4 5:15-6:15pm Heart Jewel with Meditation \n$5 per session.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/new-years-day-meditation-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:20181231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181231T194500
DTSTAMP:20260503T210112
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T040535Z
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SUMMARY:NYE Meditation
DESCRIPTION:“Only by creating peace within our own mind and helping others to do the same can we hope to achieve peace in this world.” \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso \nPlease consider joining us during the early part of your New Year’s Eve. Together we can create a healthy world with a shift in the way we think and perceive. We make that shift through contemplation\, prayer\, and meditation. \nBring a friend! Celebrate our collective wish to remove suffering from our world. The evening’s program will include a guided meditation and prayers to Avalokiteshvara\, Buddha of Compassion. \nThis event is free of charge\, but donations are always welcome.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/nye-meditation/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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