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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nSimply Breathe \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nDuring these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries\, distractions\, and obsessive ways of thinking fall away and we experience inner peace. Our mind is refreshed and relaxed and we’ll find it easier to deal with day to day stress. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-33/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind\, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. \n  \nThrough systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings\, gain confidence in our meditation practice\, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty\, problems\, and suffering\, we will be better able to support to those around us\, and impact their lives in a more positive\, meaningful way. \n  \nThis study program requires enrollment\, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on Tuesday nights. Please click here to learn more. \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-03-28/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Long Protector Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-95-2023-03-29/
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:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nStress Relief \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nLet 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-34-2023-02-15/2023-03-29/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – Overcoming Anxiety\n \n  \nEveryone from time to time experiences anxiety. It’s a feeling in the mind – no more\, no less – but sometimes it’s so strong it can affect our physical well being. Instead of letting anxiety call the shots\, what if we reverse-engineer it by simply stopping the thoughts that give rise to it? What if we think in new ways? Learning to focus on something that makes our mind peaceful is what it means to practice meditation. \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series. \n\nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01/2023-03-29/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nA Joyful Path \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nJoy 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-35-2023-02-16/2023-03-30/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230402T114500
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SUMMARY:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n  \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. \nClass is $10\, payable at the center or through our Donate page. \n  \nEach 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 are available for use at the center. Prayer booklets and downloaded e-prayer booklets can be purchased HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/meditation-for-world-peace-11/2023-04-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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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-60/
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:20230403T183000
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nTransform Your Life\n  \nIn these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. \n  \nLamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, 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. \n  \n\nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle. \nSuggested donation is $10.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-5/2023-04-03/
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:20230404T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nSimply Breathe \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nDuring these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries\, distractions\, and obsessive ways of thinking fall away and we experience inner peace. Our mind is refreshed and relaxed and we’ll find it easier to deal with day to day stress. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-33/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201926Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind\, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. \n  \nThrough systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings\, gain confidence in our meditation practice\, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty\, problems\, and suffering\, we will be better able to support to those around us\, and impact their lives in a more positive\, meaningful way. \n  \nThis study program requires enrollment\, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on Tuesday nights. Please click here to learn more. \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-04-04/
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:20230405T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nStress Relief \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nLet 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-34-2023-02-15/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T194500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T034313Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – Overcoming Anxiety\n \n  \nEveryone from time to time experiences anxiety. It’s a feeling in the mind – no more\, no less – but sometimes it’s so strong it can affect our physical well being. Instead of letting anxiety call the shots\, what if we reverse-engineer it by simply stopping the thoughts that give rise to it? What if we think in new ways? Learning to focus on something that makes our mind peaceful is what it means to practice meditation. \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series. \n\nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the “I” \n\n\nWhat if the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. \nFar from being a mere intellectual exercise\, the practice of this meditation creates an experience of freedom from anxiety and worry – and ultimately leads to the realization of the true nature of things: everything\, including our I\, or self\, exists as mere name. \n  \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \n\n  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series. \n\nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05/2023-04-05/
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:20230406T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144606
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nA Joyful Path \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nJoy 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-35-2023-02-16/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230409T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230409T114500
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SUMMARY:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n  \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. \nClass is $10\, payable at the center or through our Donate page. \n  \nEach 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 are available for use at the center. Prayer booklets and downloaded e-prayer booklets can be purchased HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/meditation-for-world-peace-11/2023-04-09/
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:20230411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nSimply Breathe \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nDuring these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries\, distractions\, and obsessive ways of thinking fall away and we experience inner peace. Our mind is refreshed and relaxed and we’ll find it easier to deal with day to day stress. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-33/2023-04-11/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T183000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind\, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. \n  \nThrough systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings\, gain confidence in our meditation practice\, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty\, problems\, and suffering\, we will be better able to support to those around us\, and impact their lives in a more positive\, meaningful way. \n  \nThis study program requires enrollment\, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on Tuesday nights. Please click here to learn more. \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-04-11/
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:20230412T123000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nStress Relief \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nLet 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-34-2023-02-15/2023-04-12/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T194500
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the “I” \n\n\nWhat if the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. \nFar from being a mere intellectual exercise\, the practice of this meditation creates an experience of freedom from anxiety and worry – and ultimately leads to the realization of the true nature of things: everything\, including our I\, or self\, exists as mere name. \n  \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \n\n  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series. \n\nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05/2023-04-12/
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:20230413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nA Joyful Path \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nJoy 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-35-2023-02-16/2023-04-13/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
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SUMMARY:Nyungne Fasting & Compassion Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis special fasting and purification practice is traditionally done by Kadampa Centers worldwide\, beginning on April 14 and concluding on Buddha’s Enlightenment day\, which we celebrate on April 15. \nThousand-Armed (eleven-faced) Avalokiteshvara – “Mahakaruna” – is the nature of our Guru’s great compassion. Making exquisite offerings\, praises\, and prostrations to Avalokiteshvara\, we accumulate huge merit\, purify vast negativity for ourselves and others\, and receive powerful blessing to propel ourself swiftly along our path to enlightenment. \nBeginning each day we promise to engage in the practice of Mahayana Precepts\, with fasting and three sessions of prostrations using the sadhana “Drop of Essential Nectar” over two days. Nyungne is held over two days\, but participants can chose to attend only one day. \nUsually\, the second day is accompanied by a full fast; although strongly recommended\, this is not compulsory. The practice culminates in a tsog puja\, Offering to the Spiritual Guide\, at 6pm on the 15th\, Buddha’s Enlightenment Day. Everyone is welcome to join us for this special retreat! ** Please read details about the retreat below. ** \n  \nFASTING: On the first day it is customary to abstain from all meals except lunch. The second day is a complete fast\, abstaining from all food and drink until 6:30am on the following day. Those who are unable to engage in fasting can participate to the extent they are able. \nPRACTICE: On both days\, participants take Mahayana Precepts at 6:30am and do three sessions of chanted meditation and prostrations (physically or mentally) with the practice of Drop of Essential Nectar. \n  \nCost: $15 for Each Day of Retreat – Free for Monthly Members \nTo practice this retreat one must engage in Mahayana Precepts at the start of each day\, 6:30am. If you haven’t taken precepts before\, please click here to learn about the commitments of precepts.  \n  \nFriday\, April 14 \n6:30 – 7:00AM Mahayana Precepts \n7:00 – 8:30AM Session 1 \n9:00 – 10:30AM Session 2 \n12:30 – 2:00PM Lunchtime \n3:30 – 5:00PM Session  3 \n  \nSaturday\, April 15 \n6:30 – 7:00AM Mahayana Precepts \n7:00 – 8:30AM Session 1 \n9:00 – 10:30AM Session 2 \n11:00AM – 12:30PM Session  3 \n6:00 – 8:00PM Special Offering to Spiritual Guide Prayers \n  \n\n\n\n\nPRAYER BOOKLETS FOR THE RETREAT\n\n\n\n\nPrecepts\n\n\nDrop of Essential Nectar
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/nyungne-fasting-compassion-retreat/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers Celebrating Buddha's Enlightenment Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-prayers-celebrating-buddhas-enlightenment/
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:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.” ~ \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \n  \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. \nClass is $10\, payable at the center or through our Donate page. \n  \nEach 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 are available for use at the center. Prayer booklets and downloaded e-prayer booklets can be purchased HERE.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/meditation-for-world-peace-11/2023-04-16/
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:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230417T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T144606
CREATED:20221219T231538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T231843Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nTransform Your Life\n  \nIn these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim. \n  \nLamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha and clarified by the great Tibetan Buddhist Master Je Tsongkhapa. Lamrim condenses all the essential teachings of Buddha into a practice that modern people can use in their daily life. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, 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. \n  \n\nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle. \nSuggested donation is $10.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-5/2023-04-17/
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:20230418T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144606
CREATED:20210821T004133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232621Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\nSimply Breathe \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nDuring these half hour sessions we are guided through a simple guided breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries\, distractions\, and obsessive ways of thinking fall away and we experience inner peace. Our mind is refreshed and relaxed and we’ll find it easier to deal with day to day stress. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-33/2023-04-18/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201926Z
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by living Buddhist Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This book offers us deep insight into our mind\, and shows us how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives. \n  \nThrough systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings\, gain confidence in our meditation practice\, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty\, problems\, and suffering\, we will be better able to support to those around us\, and impact their lives in a more positive\, meaningful way. \n  \nThis study program requires enrollment\, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on Tuesday nights. Please click here to learn more. \n  \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-04-18/
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:20230419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144606
CREATED:20210821T004620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232824Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\nStress Relief \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nLet 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-34-2023-02-15/2023-04-19/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230419T194500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T035001Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the “I” \n\n\nWhat if the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea? In this series of meditation classes we will learn a traditional Buddhist meditation on the emptiness of the I. \nFar from being a mere intellectual exercise\, the practice of this meditation creates an experience of freedom from anxiety and worry – and ultimately leads to the realization of the true nature of things: everything\, including our I\, or self\, exists as mere name. \n  \nDrop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \n\n  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series. \n\nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05/2023-04-19/
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:20230420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T144606
CREATED:20210821T004914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232451Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\nA Joyful Path \n  \nEveryone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations. \nJoy 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-35-2023-02-16/2023-04-20/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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