Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
2022-12-07 18:30 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Class Fee $10 – Living Lightly

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and brief prayers, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
2022-12-07 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-14 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-21 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-28 18:30 - 19:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Class Fee $10 – Happy in the Holidays

The holidays are an amazing time, full of joy, generosity and kindness. But in reality, they can also get very stressful. For some of us, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who donâ€™t have family nearby, or who may have lost loved ones, there is another set of challenges. We need a little help to make sure the holidays are a happy time, and that things that cause us stress and anxiety donâ€™t get the better of us.
Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ€™s topic. There is no requirement to attend the the whole series.

Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

24-Hr Tara Prayers
2022-12-08 | CA
Worldwide puja joined by many from around the world to pray for the welfare of the world.

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

Lunchtime Meditation
2022-12-08 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-15 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-22 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-29 12:30 - 13:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Thursdays
A Joyful Path

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

Thursday Evening Meditation Class
2022-12-08 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-15 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-22 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-29 18:30 - 19:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Class Fee $10 â€“ Happy in the Holidays

The holidays are an amazing time, full of joy, generosity and kindness. But in reality, they can also get very stressful. For some of us, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who donâ€™t have family nearby, or who may have lost loved ones, there is another set of challenges. We need a little help to make sure the holidays are a happy time, and that things that cause us stress and anxiety donâ€™t get the better of us.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation and brief prayers, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ€™s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone.
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle.

Guided Lamrim Meditation
2022-12-12 18:30 - 19:45, 2022-12-19 18:30 - 19:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Transform Your Life

In these meditation classes we will familiarize ourselves with the minds of Lamrim.

Lamrim is a special set of meditations presented by the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha 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.

Each class begins with a guided breathing meditation, preparatory prayers, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the eveningâ€™s topic. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience.

Please arrive five minutes early to settle.
Suggested donation is $10, and you can donate HERE.

Lunchtime Meditation
2022-12-13 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-20 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-27 12:30 - 13:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Tuesdays
Simply Breathe

Everyone is welcome to drop in at the Center for lunchtime meditations.
During 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.

Foundation Program
2022-12-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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.

Through systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddhaâ€™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.

This study program requires enrollment, with a commitment to attend scheduled classes. Classes meet on Tuesday nights. Please click here to see Winter/Spring 2022 schedule.

Please ask to speak with our Education Program Coordinator, Mindy Thomas, or Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan for information about enrollment. (805) 563-6000

Lunchtime Meditation
2022-12-14 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-21 12:30 - 13:00, 2022-12-28 12:30 - 13:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Wednesdays
Stress Relief

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

Meditation for World Peace
2022-12-18 10:30 - 11:45 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
â€œWithout inner peace, outer peace is impossible.â€ ~
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Prayer and meditation are neither small nor passive actions. Rather, they are a force for change in our shared world. Join us to bring peace to our world through the action of meditation, and dedicating our prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome â€“ you do not need to be a Buddhist to attend.
Class is $10, payable at the center or through our Donate page.

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

A White Christmas Vajrasattva Purification Retreat
2022-12-23 - 2022-12-25 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
What are we wishing for during the holidays? There is nothing greater than a peaceful heart; warm, friendly feelings towards others; joy and contentment. If our mind is pure, nothing can keep us from fulfilling our spiritual wishes.
When human beings develop a sincere wish to purify negative karma in their own mind, all the Buddhas appear as Buddha Vajrasattva. Vajrasattva’s path is the practice of taking stock of one’s own negative actions and promising to improve. Our Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan will give an introduction to Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva on Friday, December 23.
This special retreat opportunity is perfect for anyone wishing to make their Christmas holiday align with their wish to purify negative habits and tendencies.

Schedule
Friday Intro 12/23
6:30-8pm
Saturday Sessions 12/24
7:30-8:30am, 9-10am, 5-6pm, 6:30-7:45pm
Sunday Sessions 12/25
7:30-8:30am, 9-10:15am
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers 5-7pm

The retreat introduction with Kadam Keli is $15 and each stand-alone retreat session is $5.
Cost for the whole retreat is $25. No pre-registration required: pay when you come or pay HERE.
This retreat is free for monthly members.
Prayer booklets will be available for use or for purchase at our center. If you are practicing remotely, you can purchase a downloadable e-publication of the prayers HERE.

Introduction to Purification Retreat
2022-12-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
What are we wishing for during the holidays? There is nothing greater than a peaceful heart; warm, friendly feelings towards others; joy and contentment. If our mind is pure, nothing can keep us from fulfilling our spiritual wishes.
When human beings develop a sincere wish to purify negative karma in their own mind, all the Buddhas appear as Buddha Vajrasattva. Vajrasattva’s path is the practice of taking stock of one’s own negative actions and promising to improve. Our Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan will give an introduction to Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva on Friday, December 23.

This special retreat opportunity is perfect for anyone wishing to make their Christmas holiday align with their wish to purify negative habits and tendencies.

Long Protector Puja
2022-12-29 08:00 - 12:30 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
This extensive sadhana—ritual prayers for spiritual attainments—is called “Kangso” in Tibetan, which means “Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual.”
Usually performed once a month in Dharma Centers in our tradition, it is used for fulfilling our heart commitment to practice Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra, for restoring any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred, and to rely on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, regarding him as inseparable from our Spiritual Guide and Buddha.
All chanted prayers are free, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Lamrim New Year's Wisdom Retreat
2022-12-31 - 2023-01-04 | Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 1825 State Street Suite 202, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Meditating on the cycle of Lamrim meditations is the same as meditating on all of Buddha’s 84,000 teachings. Join us in this Lamrim retreat to create good momentum in the mind for the new year! All sessions will be guided by our Resident Teacher, Kadam Keli Vaughan.

Saturday – Meditation on the Preciousness of our Human Life 6:30-7:45pm (New Year’s Eve)

Sunday – Initial Scope Meditations (4)
9-10am – Meditation on Death
10:30-11:30am – Meditation on the Danger of Lower Rebirth
5-6pm – Meditation on Going for Refuge
6:30-7:30pm – Meditation on Karma

Monday – Middling Scope Meditations (4)
9-10am – Meditation on Renunciation
10:30-11:30am – Meditation on our Determination to Recognize, Reduce, and Abandon the Root of Samsaric Rebirth
5-6pm – Meditation on our Determination to Engage in the Actual Path to Liberation
6:30-7:30pm – Meditation on our Determination to Attain True Cessations

Tuesday – Great Scope Meditations (4)
9-10am – Meditation on Cherishing All Living Beings
10:30-11:30am – Meditation on Universal Compassion
5-6pm – Meditation on the Supreme Good Heart, Bodhichitta
6:30-7:30pm – Meditation on our Determination and Promise to Practice the Six Perfections

Wednesday – Great Scope Meditations (2)
5-6pm – Training in Meditation on Emptiness
6:30-7:45pm – Meditation on Relying on our Spiritual Guide

The retreat introduction with Kadam Keli on New Year’s Eve is by donation and each stand-alone retreat session is $5.

Registering for the whole retreat is $35.
This retreat is free for monthly members.
