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SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nWishfulfilling Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation on Lamrim. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-7/2025-04-18/
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:Prayers for World Peace
DESCRIPTION:Prayers for cultivating inner peace is the best method for establishing world peace. Thirty minutes of meaningful contemplation using prayers in English\, turning our minds towards the happiness and freedom of every living being. \nStay after for a guided meditation class.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/prayers-for-world-peace-4/2025-04-20/
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:Sunday Morning Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Each Sunday morning class begins with a guided breathing meditation and Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the morning’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/sunday-morning-meditation-class/2025-04-20/
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:20250421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T180000
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas\, meaning offering; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas\, meaning methods for receiving attainments. \nOur prayers are in English. We request the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nHeart Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-2024-05-06-2/2025-04-21/
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:20250421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250421T193000
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation Live + Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-live-zoom-2/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-7/2025-04-21/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Simply breathe. Relieve stress. Find peace.\n  \nOur Lunchtime Meditations are great for beginners and experienced meditators. Drop in any Tuesday at 12:30 for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation. \nCost per class: $5
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-guided-meditation-4/2025-04-22/
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:20250422T170000
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas\, meaning offering; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas\, meaning methods for receiving attainments. \nOur prayers are in English. We request the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nHeart Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-4/2025-04-22/
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:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T203000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:“Everyone\, whether religious or non-religious\, is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from problems and suffering permanently. We can fulfill these wishes through understanding and practicing the instructions given in this book.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-4-2/2025-04-22/
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:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T004431Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: Basic Buddhist Views\n  \nEveryone\, even non-Buddhists\, can experience benefit and improved states of mind by contemplating and meditating on basic Buddhist views – views such as the preciousness of human life and the law of cause and effect. Join us for this series of drop-in meditation classes to learn more. \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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-11-3-2-2/
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:20250425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T193000
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SUMMARY:Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \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. \n  \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/offering-to-the-spiritual-guide-prayers-3/
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:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250427T171500
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
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SUMMARY:The Blessing Empowerment of Prajnaparamita
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE \nBuddha Prajnaparamita is the manifestation of the perfection of wisdom of all Buddhas. She appears in a peaceful aspect\, displaying the Perfection of Wisdom sutra\, indicating her power to lead all living beings to Great Enlightenment. \nThe function of Prajnaparamita is to destroy maras – living beings’ obstacles to spiritual realizations. “If we are to attain temporary happiness while we remain in samsara\, and if we are to progress unimpeded towards the ultimate happiness of liberation and enlightenment\, we need a special method for averting and overcoming hindrances in general\, and the four maras in particular.” – from New Heart of Wisdom by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \nThe empowerment is a guided meditation through which we connect to Buddha Prajnaparamita’s enlightened mind. By receiving these inspiring blessings\, we can develop our own potential for a fearless heart and gain the confidence we need to progress along the spiritual path. Through the power of our continued practice and Prajnaparamita’s blessings we can cultivate the courageous compassion of a Bodhisattva\, someone who can bring enormous relief to our suffering world. \nSchedule: \n10:30 AM – 11 AM – Walk up Registration and check-in \n11 AM – 1 PM – Blessing Empowerment \n1 PM -2:30 PM – Lunch Break \n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Commentary to the Practice of The Great Mother \n4:15 PM – 5:15 PM – The Great Mother Practice (Guided) \nAbout the Teacher \nKadam Keli Vaughan is the Resident Teacher at Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center in Santa Barbara. Kadam Keli is a long-time student and disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. She presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way\, showing how to use meditation to transform our ordinary life into a meaningful life. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/blessing-empowerment-of-buddha-prajnaparamita/
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:20250427T171500
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SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If our mind is peaceful\, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort\, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful\, we will find it very difficult to be happy\, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation\, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful\, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually\, we will be able to stay happy all the time\, even in the most difficult circumstances. Learn the basics of meditation and how to start a regular meditation practice in this workshop. Everyone welcome! \nSchedule\n1:30-2:45: Session 1\n3:15-4:30: Session 3
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/learn-to-meditate-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:20250428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T180000
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas\, meaning offering; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas\, meaning methods for receiving attainments. \nOur prayers are in English. We request the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nHeart Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-2024-05-06-2/2025-04-28/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation Live + Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-live-zoom-2/2025-04-28/
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:20250428T183000
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-7/2025-04-28/
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:20250429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Simply breathe. Relieve stress. Find peace.\n  \nOur Lunchtime Meditations are great for beginners and experienced meditators. Drop in any Tuesday at 12:30 for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation. \nCost per class: $5
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-guided-meditation-4/2025-04-29/
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:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250115T123354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T123354Z
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SUMMARY:Melodious Drum Puja
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis extensive sadhana or “ritual prayers for spiritual attainments” is called Melodious Drum Victorious in All Directions\, or 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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-4-2/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250420T004819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T182720Z
UID:10003805-1746037800-1746041400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation: Basic Buddhist Views\n  \nEveryone\, even non-Buddhists\, can experience benefit and improved states of mind by contemplating and meditating on basic Buddhist views – views such as the preciousness of human life and the law of cause and effect. Join us for this series of drop-in meditation classes to learn more. \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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-14/
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:20250502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20241211T223617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T165405Z
UID:10003524-1746207000-1746210600@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:The Happiness Habit
DESCRIPTION:New series to start your weekend\n  \n“Always rely upon a happy mind alone.” – Geshe Chekhawa \nOur own habits of gratitude\, sense of purpose\, and especially cherishing others are our best friends. Spend more time with them! \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, a Dharma talk\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the evening’s topic. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. Open to everyone. \nDrop in\, or join as a monthly member for this ongoing Friday class. \nPlease arrive a few minutes early to settle.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/friday-evening-meditation-class/2025-05-02/
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:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250220T200921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T201324Z
UID:10003682-1746212400-1746216900@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as puja\, meaning offering\, or as sadhana\, which means method for receiving attainments. \nUsing prayers in English\, we receive the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nWishfulfilling Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation on Lamrim. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wishfulfilling-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-8/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T161500
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250220T193843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T193843Z
UID:10003672-1746284400-1746288900@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Great Mother Retreat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/introduction-to-great-mother-retreat/
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:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250220T193637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T181342Z
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SUMMARY:Great Mother Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe function of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita is to bestow the attainments of the Perfection of Wisdom and to destroy maras – living beings’ obstacles to spiritual realizations. “If we are to attain temporary happiness while we remain in samsara\, and if we are to progress unimpeded towards the ultimate happiness of liberation and enlightenment\, we need a special method for averting and overcoming hindrances in general\, and the four maras in particular.” – from New Heart of Wisdom by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche \nThis short guided meditation retreat is suitable for everyone. We’ll use the sadhana entitled The Great Mother. This prayer includes recitation of the Essence of Wisdom sutra\, or Heart Sutra as it is commonly known. \nEveryone is welcome to participate in this retreat – for the whole retreat\, or for individual sessions. All sessions are with our Resident Teacher\, Kadam Keli. \n  \nRETREAT SCHEDULE \nSaturday \nIntroduction to the retreat 3pm-4:15pm\nSession 1 4:45-6pm \nSunday \nSession 2 10-11am\nSession 3 11:30am-12:30pm\nSession 4 1:30-2:30pm\nSession 5 3-4pm \nCost of whole retreat – $25\nIntroduction Only – $15\nSaturday Only – $20\nSunday Only – $20 \nMember benefits apply
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/great-mother-retreat/
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:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20240622T202147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T053611Z
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SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Prayers w/ Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas\, meaning offering; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas\, meaning methods for receiving attainments. \nOur prayers are in English. We request the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nHeart Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-w-meditation-2024-05-06-2/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20240602T193535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T023816Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation Live + Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-live-zoom-2/2025-05-05/
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:20250505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20251223T193454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T193454Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Lamrim Meditation
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the most essential teachings of Mahayana Buddhism as we meditate together on most Monday evenings. Please check our web calendar to confirm class meetings. \nEach class begins with a guided breathing meditation\, preparatory prayers\, and culminates with a second meditation based upon the topic of the evening. Drop in to any or all classes in this course. Perfect for beginners or those with meditation experience. \nAbout the Class \nLamrim is a special presentation of Buddhist teachings that modern people can practice in their daily lives. Lamrim originated with the Indian Buddhist Master Atisha\, and was later clarified by Tibetan Master and scholar Je Tsongkhapa. \nOur Founder\, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche\, makes Lamrim even more accessible for modern people in his books\, which appear in many languages. These are the texts we use in the class for our Lamrim meditations. \n  \nPlease arrive five minutes early to settle\, either in person or on zoom. \n(Zoom access is available with a monthly membership.) \nMembership: Class included with Online\, GP\, FP and Benefactor Memberships. Contact us to join. \n 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/guided-lamrim-meditation-7/2025-05-05/
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:20250506T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20241207T222942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T181110Z
UID:10003298-1746534600-1746536400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Simply breathe. Relieve stress. Find peace.\n  \nOur Lunchtime Meditations are great for beginners and experienced meditators. Drop in any Tuesday at 12:30 for 30 minutes of peaceful meditation. \nCost per class: $5
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/lunchtime-guided-meditation-4/2025-05-06/
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:20250506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20241210T054930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203439Z
UID:10003404-1746550800-1746554400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Heart Jewel Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Join us In Person \nIf you enjoy meditating with others\, chanted meditations are a great opportunity to engage in group meditation. These chanted meditations are also known in Sanskrit as pujas\, meaning offering; and the prayers we recite are sadhanas\, meaning methods for receiving attainments. \nOur prayers are in English. We request the blessings\, protection and guidance of the holy beings. We can make requests for ourselves or for others who need help or protection. These spiritual practices create a strong connection with the Buddhas\, and help us purify our negativity and fill our mind with positive\, healing energy. \nHeart Jewel puja includes a period of silence for meditation. By relying upon this practice\, we can purify negativity\, accumulate merit\, and receive blessings. In this way\, we will naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path to Enlightenment and attain a very special Dharma wisdom. \nAll chanted prayers are free.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/heart-jewel-prayers-4/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chanted Prayers,Public
GEO:34.4294947;-119.7132928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20241003T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T211227Z
UID:10003609-1746556200-1746563400@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:“Everyone\, whether religious or non-religious\, is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from problems and suffering permanently. We can fulfill these wishes through understanding and practicing the instructions given in this book.” – Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-4-2/2025-05-06/
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:20250507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090851
CREATED:20250327T222602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T202958Z
UID:10003720-1746642600-1746646200@meditationinsantabarbara.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation\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.
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/wednesday-evening-meditation-class-12/2025-05-07/
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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