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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 Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;s Enlightenment day\, which we celebrate on April 15. \nThousand-Armed (eleven-faced) Avalokiteshvara â&#128;&#147; â&#128;&#156;Mahakarunaâ&#128;&#157; â&#128;&#147; is the nature of our Guruâ&#128;&#153;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 â&#128;&#156;Drop of Essential Nectarâ&#128;&#157; 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\, Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;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 â&#128;&#147; Free for Monthly Members \nTo practice this retreat one must engage in Mahayana Precepts at the start of each day\, 6:30am. If you havenâ&#128;&#153;t taken precepts before\, please click here to learn about the commitments of precepts.Â  \n  \nFriday\, April 14 \n6:30 â&#128;&#147; 7:00AM Mahayana Precepts \n7:00 â&#128;&#147; 8:30AM Session 1 \n9:00 â&#128;&#147; 10:30AM Session 2 \n12:30 â&#128;&#147; 2:00PM Lunchtime \n3:30 â&#128;&#147; 5:00PM SessionÂ  3 \n  \nSaturday\, April 15 \n6:30 â&#128;&#147; 7:00AM Mahayana Precepts \n7:00 â&#128;&#147; 8:30AM Session 1 \n9:00 â&#128;&#147; 10:30AM Session 2 \n11:00AM â&#128;&#147; 12:30PM SessionÂ  3 \n6:00 â&#128;&#147; 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
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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:  \nâ&#128;&#156;Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.â&#128;&#157; ~ \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 â&#128;&#147; 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230417T194500
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CREATED:20221219T231538Z
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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 eveningâ&#128;&#153;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
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DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
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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DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T225614Z
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 Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;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  \nÂ 
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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CREATED:20210821T004620Z
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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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CREATED:20221021T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T035001Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; \n\n\nWhat if the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; 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 â&#128;&#147; 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\nÂ  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ&#128;&#153;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
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CREATED:20210821T004914Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230422T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20230403T191149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T231217Z
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SUMMARY:Kids for World Peace Buddhist Meditation Workshop has been postponed
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease check the website later for updates! \nThis class offers a beautiful place to gather. We will explore our inner-peace and happiness\, and investigate the loving kindness of Buddhism through guided meditation\, stories and crafts. \nApproximate ages are from 5-12\, but all are welcome! An adult must be present. \nPlease reserve your spot by emailing info@meditationinsantabarbara.org.\nPlease include:\nYour name\nContact number\nName and age of the children who will be attending. \nSpace is limited – RSVP to pre-register.\nNo drop-in classes are available at this time. \nIf you have questions please send a message to info@meditationinsantabarbara.org\nand we will promptly respond.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/kids-for-world-peace-buddhist-meditation-workshop/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230423T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T231156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T183651Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \nâ&#128;&#156;Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.â&#128;&#157; ~ \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 â&#128;&#147; 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-11/2023-04-23/
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:20230425T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20210821T004133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232621Z
UID:10001558-1682425800-1682427600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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-33/2023-04-25/
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:20230425T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T225614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201926Z
UID:10000971-1682447400-1682454600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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 Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;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  \nÂ 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-04-25/
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:20230426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20210821T004620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232824Z
UID:10001672-1682512200-1682514000@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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-34-2023-02-15/2023-04-26/
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:20230426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221021T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T035001Z
UID:10002103-1682533800-1682538300@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; \n\n\nWhat if the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; 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 â&#128;&#147; 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\nÂ  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ&#128;&#153;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-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05/2023-04-26/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
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-35-2023-02-16/2023-04-27/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T203000
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CREATED:20230410T025957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T025957Z
UID:10002324-1682787600-1682800200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Long Protector Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis extensive sadhanaâ&#128;&#148;ritual prayers for spiritual attainmentsâ&#128;&#148;is called â&#128;&#156;Kangsoâ&#128;&#157; in Tibetan\, which means â&#128;&#156;Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual.â&#128;&#157; \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/long-protector-puja-3/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230430T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T231156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T183651Z
UID:10001001-1682850600-1682855100@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \nâ&#128;&#156;Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.â&#128;&#157; ~ \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 â&#128;&#147; 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-11/2023-04-30/
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:20230501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230501T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
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 eveningâ&#128;&#153;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-5/2023-05-01/
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:20230502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20210821T004133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232621Z
UID:10001559-1683030600-1683032400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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-33/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T225614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201926Z
UID:10000972-1683052200-1683059400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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 Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;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  \nÂ 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
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-34-2023-02-15/2023-05-03/
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:20230503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221021T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T035001Z
UID:10002104-1683138600-1683143100@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Fee $10 – The Emptiness of the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; \n\n\nWhat if the â&#128;&#156;Iâ&#128;&#157; 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 â&#128;&#147; 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\nÂ  \n\nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ&#128;&#153;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-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05/2023-05-03/
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:20230503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230503T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221021T182054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T033158Z
UID:10002105-1683138600-1683143100@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Disarming Our Own Hatred: Meditations on Compassion \n  \nOther living beings are not our problem; our own dislike of them is our real problem. \nBecause the “I” we cherish and spend so much time and energy protecting is nothing more than an idea\, we can begin to understand that “others” are also an idea. \nIn this series of meditation classes we will learn Buddhist meditations for developing our own mind of compassion for others. \nFar from being a mere intellectual exercise\, the practice of these meditations creates an experience of freedom from anxiety and worry – the effects of our own hatred and distrust of others. And ultimately\, these meditations lead to the realization of the true nature of things: that everything\, including I and other\, exists as mere name. \n  \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-6-2022-12-07-2022-12-28-2023-03-01-2023-04-05-2023-05-03/2023-05-03/
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:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
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-35-2023-02-16/2023-05-04/
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:20230507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T231156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T183651Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:  \nâ&#128;&#156;Without inner peace\, outer peace is impossible.â&#128;&#157; ~ \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 â&#128;&#147; 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-11/2023-05-07/
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:20230508T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230508T161500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20230415T005409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T034546Z
UID:10002326-1683558900-1683562500@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:After School Kids Classes: Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist meditation\, stories\, and crafts.\nMondays from 3:15-4:15 May 8th – June 5th\n\n\n\n\nEach week will include a guided meditation\, a discussion\, and an art project.\n\nIn this series we will look at the life and deeds of Buddha\, we will create our own books on the subject\, and conclude with a party and a play. Approximate age range is 5-12. \n  \n\n\nAn adult must be present throughout the classes.\n$120 per family\n  \n\nPlease reserve your spot by emailing info@meditationinsantabarbara.org with your name\, a contact number\, and the name and age of the children who will be attending. Space is limited.\nNo drop-in classes are available at this time. \n\n  \nIf you have questions please send a message to info@meditationinsantabarbara.org  or call us at (805) 563-6000 and we will promptly reply.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/after-school-kids-classes/2023-05-08/
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:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230508T194500
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T231538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T231843Z
UID:10002274-1683570600-1683575100@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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 eveningâ&#128;&#153;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-5/2023-05-08/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20210821T004133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T232621Z
UID:10001560-1683635400-1683637200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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-33/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunchtime,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T113315
CREATED:20221219T225614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T201926Z
UID:10000973-1683657000-1683664200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
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 Buddhaâ&#128;&#153;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  \nÂ 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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