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SUMMARY:Happy Interdependence Day!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/happy-interdependence-day-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200702T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200702T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom-2/2020-07-02/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200701T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163238Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Waking Up to the Clarity of the Mind\n\nOur world seems more chaotic than ever\, and our own body\, speech\, and mind are constantly in motion. In our Wednesday classes we will acknowledge the difficult and sometimes crazy appearances all around us\, then practice settling our mind and observing its clear\, pure nature. Simply observing the contrast between the tumultuous world and the lucid\, quiet mind that perceives it answers the question\, “Why meditate?” And dedicating our meditation for everyone’s happiness and freedom creates positive results.\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive an invitation to attend our online Zoom meditation classes \n\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom/2020-07-01/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200526T033209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T033209Z
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SUMMARY:Long Protector Puja
DESCRIPTION:This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called “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. \nAll chanted prayers are free\, and everyone is welcome to attend. Prayer booklets in English are provided for use during the puja.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/long-protector-puja-53/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T164207Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom-2/2020-06-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T060909Z
UID:10000035-1593023400-1593027000@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Waking Up to the Clarity of the Mind\n\nOur world seems more chaotic than ever\, and our own body\, speech\, and mind are constantly in motion. In our Wednesday classes we will acknowledge the difficult and sometimes crazy appearances all around us\, then practice settling our mind and observing its clear\, pure nature. Simply observing the contrast between the tumultuous world and the lucid\, quiet mind that perceives it answers the question\, “Why meditate?” And dedicating our meditation for everyone’s happiness and freedom creates positive results.\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive an invitation to attend our online Zoom meditation classes \n\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom/2020-06-24/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T164207Z
UID:10000044-1592505000-1592508600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom-2/2020-06-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T060909Z
UID:10000034-1592418600-1592422200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Waking Up to the Clarity of the Mind\n\nOur world seems more chaotic than ever\, and our own body\, speech\, and mind are constantly in motion. In our Wednesday classes we will acknowledge the difficult and sometimes crazy appearances all around us\, then practice settling our mind and observing its clear\, pure nature. Simply observing the contrast between the tumultuous world and the lucid\, quiet mind that perceives it answers the question\, “Why meditate?” And dedicating our meditation for everyone’s happiness and freedom creates positive results.\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive an invitation to attend our online Zoom meditation classes \n\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom/2020-06-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200526T032550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T170215Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nClass schedule for Winter/Spring 2020 can be found below.\n \nEnrolling in FP means you become a ‘Supporting Member’ of MBC — all other regular classes and retreats are included with your monthly $75 membership. \nThe Foundation Program is a unique\, structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop a regular meditation practice. It is ideal for those who have a general understanding of Buddhism but who wish to learn more. \nWe are studying  Joyful Path of Good Fortune\, living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s extraordinary explanation of Lamrim meditation. Lamrim is a special presentation of all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they can be practiced easily in our busy lives. Taken as personal advice\, we can contemplate each Lamrim instruction\, allowing the meaning to guide us to very precise meditation objects which improve our ability to maintain a stable experience of peace in our own mind. \nThrough the systematic study and meditation that the Foundation Program offers we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings\, gain confidence in our meditation practice\, and transform our lives by reducing and eventually eliminating our personal experiences of difficulty\, problems\, and suffering. Consequently\, we can offer support to those around us and have a positive and meaningful impact on their lives as well. \nTo maintain the integrity and quality of the class discussions there is an attendance\, memorization\, and study requirement for this program. Anyone who is interested in trying out the foundation program is asked to attend two consecutive classes before deciding whether or not to join the class. \nPlease call us at (805) 563-6000 or email us at info@MeditationInSantaBarbara.org if you would like more details about enrollment in this book study program.  \nSchedule for Winter/Spring 2020 section: \nFebruary\nTuesdays: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\nFriday: 28 \nMarch\nTuesdays: 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\nFriday: 27 \nApril\nTuesdays: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nFriday: 24 \nMay \nTuesdays: 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nFriday: 1 \nJune\nTuesdays: 2\, 16\, 23\, 30\nFriday: 12 \n\n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-via-zoom/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T164207Z
UID:10000043-1591900200-1591903800@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom-2/2020-06-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T060909Z
UID:10000033-1591813800-1591817400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Waking Up to the Clarity of the Mind\n\nOur world seems more chaotic than ever\, and our own body\, speech\, and mind are constantly in motion. In our Wednesday classes we will acknowledge the difficult and sometimes crazy appearances all around us\, then practice settling our mind and observing its clear\, pure nature. Simply observing the contrast between the tumultuous world and the lucid\, quiet mind that perceives it answers the question\, “Why meditate?” And dedicating our meditation for everyone’s happiness and freedom creates positive results.\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive an invitation to attend our online Zoom meditation classes \n\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom/2020-06-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200608T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200526T040012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T040012Z
UID:10000031-1591610400-1591615800@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:24-Hr Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:https://kadampa.org/liberation-from-sorrow
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/24-hr-tara-prayers-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200526T035827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T040211Z
UID:10000255-1591552800-1591558200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:24-Hr Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:https://kadampa.org/liberation-from-sorrow
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/24-hr-tara-prayers/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200125T070135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T004149Z
UID:10000163-1591293600-1591300800@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja: Celebrating the Birth of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome and invited to join us for a beautiful prayer practice to celebrate the birth and the excellent deeds of our kind Spiritual Guide\, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. \nWe have prayer booklets in English\, and it is traditional to bring a small food offering for the shrine. \nAbout these special prayers: \nThe words of Offering to the Spiritual Guide explain the entire path to Enlightenment. This 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-puja-celebrating-the-birth-of-geshe-kelsang-gyatso-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200601T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200602T060909Z
UID:10000032-1591209000-1591212600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Waking Up to the Clarity of the Mind\n\nOur world seems more chaotic than ever\, and our own body\, speech\, and mind are constantly in motion. In our Wednesday classes we will acknowledge the difficult and sometimes crazy appearances all around us\, then practice settling our mind and observing its clear\, pure nature. Simply observing the contrast between the tumultuous world and the lucid\, quiet mind that perceives it answers the question\, “Why meditate?” And dedicating our meditation for everyone’s happiness and freedom creates positive results.\n\n\n\n\nSign up here to receive an invitation to attend our online Zoom meditation classes \n\n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \n\n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-via-zoom/2020-06-03/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200312T055647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T052054Z
UID:10000172-1590690600-1590694200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2-2020-05-07/2020-05-28/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200116T001442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T051904Z
UID:10000155-1590604200-1590607800@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \nWhen the otherwise incessant flow of our distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath\, our mind becomes unusually lucid and clear. We can practice remaining with this state of mental calm for a while in meditation. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience.\n \nClass Fee $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2020-03-11-2020-05-06/2020-05-27/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200312T055647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T052054Z
UID:10000171-1590085800-1590089400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2-2020-05-07/2020-05-21/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200116T001442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T051904Z
UID:10000154-1589999400-1590003000@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \nWhen the otherwise incessant flow of our distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath\, our mind becomes unusually lucid and clear. We can practice remaining with this state of mental calm for a while in meditation. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience.\n \nClass Fee $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2020-03-11-2020-05-06/2020-05-20/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200312T055647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T052054Z
UID:10000170-1589481000-1589484600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2-2020-05-07/2020-05-14/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200116T001442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T051904Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \nWhen the otherwise incessant flow of our distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath\, our mind becomes unusually lucid and clear. We can practice remaining with this state of mental calm for a while in meditation. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience.\n \nClass Fee $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2020-03-11-2020-05-06/2020-05-13/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20200312T055647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200503T052054Z
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \n  \nThis meditation class series explores ways of thinking about other people that will uplift our mind. By carrying these ideas into our daily life\, we can maintain a light\, joyful attitude towards others\, whatever life throws our way. \nGuided by Buddha’s Lojong teachings\, we will learn how to identify obstacles in our mind that lead us away from peace — and how to oppose these inner obstacles by improving our capacity to love others. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2-2020-05-07/2020-05-07/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please send us your email through our Contact form if you would like to receive and invitation to join this class online. \nWhen the otherwise incessant flow of our distracting thoughts is calmed through concentrating on the breath\, our mind becomes unusually lucid and clear. We can practice remaining with this state of mental calm for a while in meditation. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience.\n \nClass Fee $10
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/intro-class-sb-2020-03-11-2020-05-06/2020-05-06/
LOCATION:1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20191217T203810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200426T021657Z
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SUMMARY:Long Protector Puja
DESCRIPTION:This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called “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. \nAll chanted prayers are free\, and everyone is welcome to attend. Prayer booklets in English are provided for use during the puja. \n\n+ Google Calendar+ iCal Exp
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-59-2020-04-27/
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:20200125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20191203T232910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T233105Z
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SUMMARY:Detox the Mind w/ Gen Rigpa (Thousand Oaks)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nTHE THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA\n2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.\nThousand Oaks\, CA 91362 \nTime:\nSaturday\, January 25th\n6:30pm – 8:30pm \nCost:\nStarting at $30 \nWho is Gen Kelsang Rigpa?\nGen Kelsang Rigpa is an American Buddhist monk\, the Western US National Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition\, and resident teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center in Hollywood\, CA. Gen Rigpa has been studying and practicing Buddhism for almost two decades. He teaches classes\, workshops\, and leads retreats all over the country. \n  \nPlease click HERE for info and registration!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/detox-the-mind-w-gen-rigpa-thousand-oaks/
LOCATION:Fred Kavli Theatre – B of A Performing Arts Center\, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.\, Thousand Oaks\,\, CA\, 91362\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20191217T203326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T214929Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation Retreat (SB)
DESCRIPTION:The Four Noble Truths \nIn Buddha’s first Dharma teaching he said\,\n“You should know sufferings.\nYou should abandon origins.\nYou should practice paths.\nYou should attain cessations.” \nSpend a day contemplating and meditating on Dharma. The schedule is built to provide walking breaks\, tea breaks\, and a lunch break. \n$30 for day/ $10 per Session/ Free for Members of MBC \nSession 1 9:00am-10:00am  —  What We Should Know\nSession 2 10:30-11:30am  —     What We Should Abandon\nSession 3 1:00pm-2:00pm  —   What We Should Practice\nSession 4 2:30-3:30pm    —       What We Should Attain \nAll sessions will be guided by Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli Vaughan.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-meditation-retreat-2/
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:20200107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200107T191500
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20191223T051447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T051447Z
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Powa
DESCRIPTION:A Brief Teaching on Transference of Consciousness with Prayers\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. \nThe 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. \nOur Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli Vaughan will give a brief introduction to the meaning of this practice before we engage in Powa as a group. Prayers are in English and we have copies for use and for purchase for your personal practice. \nDonations for teachings accepted.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/the-practice-of-powa-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:20200105T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T164500
DTSTAMP:20260503T023829
CREATED:20191101T192303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T030304Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Concentration Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The center will be open for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed within the center during retreat. \nEach session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers\, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings. \nThe remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end. \nSCHEDULE \nSaturday:\nSession 1  10:30 am – 11:45 am\nSession 2  1:45 pm – 3:00 pm\nSession 3  3:30 pm – 4:45 pm\nSession 4  5:15 pm – 6:30 pm \nSunday:\nSession 5   1:45-3:00pm\nSession 6   3:30-4:45pm \nGUIDELINES \n\nPlease come prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity\, Death and Impermanence\, Renunciation\, Compassion\, Taking\, Giving\, Emptiness of the Body\nPlease arrive early so you can start prayers on time. Coming late will disrupt others’ session.\nOnce the session starts\, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice as well as prevent disturbing each other’s practice.\n\nCost to attend whole retreat (including Friday introduction) $40\, or $5 per session. \nThank you for supporting Meditation in Santa Barbara!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/silent-concentration-retreat-6/
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:20200104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T183000
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CREATED:20191101T192118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191101T192118Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Concentration Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The center will be open for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed within the center during retreat. \nEach session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers\, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings. \nThe remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end. \nSCHEDULE \nSaturday:\nSession 1  10:30 am – 11:45 am\nSession 2  1:45 pm – 3:00 pm\nSession 3  3:30 pm – 4:45 pm\nSession 4  5:15 pm – 6:30 pm \nSunday:\nSession 5   1:45-3:00pm\nSession 6   3:30-4:45pm \nGUIDELINES \n\nPlease come prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity\, Death and Impermanence\, Renunciation\, Compassion\, Taking\, Giving\, Emptiness of the Body\nPlease arrive early so you can start prayers on time. Coming late will disrupt others’ session.\nOnce the session starts\, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice as well as prevent disturbing each other’s practice.\n\nCost to attend whole retreat (including Friday introduction) $40\, or $5 per session. \nThank you for supporting Meditation in Santa Barbara!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/silent-concentration-retreat-5/
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:20200103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T203000
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SUMMARY:Concentration Retreat Intro
DESCRIPTION:In this introduction to the practice of retreat we will review setting retreat boundaries and the levels of concentration we can accomplish through continual familiarity with one meditation object. \nDuring the silent retreat that follows\, the center will be open for meditators who wish to deepen their practice of concentration in four sessions. Silence will be observed within the center during retreat. \nEach session will begin with the preparatory practices of prayers\, up to visualizing receiving blessings from Buddha Shakyamuni and all the Enlightened Beings. \nThe remainder of the session will be in silence with no concluding prayers. Timed chimes will alert participants to each session’s end. \nGUIDELINES FOR THIS 2-DAY RETREAT\n \n\nPlease come prepared with your meditation object. When training in developing concentration we practice meditating on the same object in all sessions. Examples of meditation objects: Equanimity\, Death and Impermanence\, Renunciation\, Compassion\, Taking\, Giving\, Emptiness of the Body\nPlease arrive early so you can start prayers on time. Coming late will disrupt others’ session.\nOnce the session starts\, please be prepared not to leave your cushion or chair. This determination will support your practice as well as prevent disturbing each other’s practice.\n\nCost to attend whole retreat including introductory talk – $40.\nIntroductory talk on Friday – $10.\nEach stand-alone session – $5. \nThank you for supporting Meditation in Santa Barbara!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/concentration-retreat-intro-3/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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