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SUMMARY:Practice Class: Introduction to Tantra
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 visualization\, 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-11-2023-10-22/2023-12-03/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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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-68/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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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-6/2023-12-04/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by 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 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-2/2023-12-05/
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:  \nEnjoy Karma: It’s Easier than You’d Think\n  \nKarma is a special instance of cause and effect\, where our actions are causes and our experiences are effects. The mental action of meditation is a cause of peace and happiness. \nPlease join us for this drop-in series of classes to learn successful methods for creating peace and happiness with meditation. In this class we’ll also be looking at Buddha’s teachings on cause and effect – what actions to practice in order to experience happiness\, and what actions to abandon in order to reduce our problems and suffering. \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-3-2023-10-04-2023-11-01/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:  \nHappy No Matter What: Meditate\n  \nThe holidays are an amazing time\, full of joy\, generosity and kindness. But they can also get very stressful. \nFor some of us\, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who don’t have family nearby\, or who may have lost loved ones\, there is another set of challenges. \nWe need a little help to make sure our holidays are a happy time. We need to sit\, and contemplate\, and meditate\, changing our perspective on things that usually cause us stress and anxiety. We need to refresh our joy\, our peace\, and our acceptance with meditation practice. \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-3-2023-10-04-2023-11-01-2023-12-06/2023-12-06/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tara Prayers
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis practice is offered on the 8th of every month. See calendar for day and time. \nThe Tara Puja Liberation from Sorrow includes a special prayer composed by Buddha\, “Praises to the Twenty-one Taras”. Tara is a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all Buddhas. Each of the twenty-one distinct Taras is a manifestation of the principal Green Tara\, also known as “Mother of the Conquerors.” \nMother\nAs children we turn to our mother for help and guidance. She protects us from immediate dangers\, provides us with all our temporal needs\, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way\, during our spiritual growth\, we need to turn to our Holy Mother\, Tara\, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers\, provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training\, and guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path. \nRescuer\n“Tara” means “Rescuer.” She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears of lions\, elephants\, fire\, snakes\, thieves\, water\, bondage and evil spirits; and from the eight corresponding inner fears of pride\, ignorance\, anger\, jealousy\, wrong views\, attachment\, miserliness and deluded doubts. Temporarily\, Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms and ultimately saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace. \nProtector\nIf we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith\, she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfill all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha\, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element\, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra\, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can. \nAll chanted prayer practices are free of charge\, but donations are always welcome!
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/tara-prayers-35/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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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-6/2023-12-11/
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:20231212T183000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by 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 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-2/2023-12-12/
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:  \nHappy No Matter What: Meditate\n  \nThe holidays are an amazing time\, full of joy\, generosity and kindness. But they can also get very stressful. \nFor some of us\, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who don’t have family nearby\, or who may have lost loved ones\, there is another set of challenges. \nWe need a little help to make sure our holidays are a happy time. We need to sit\, and contemplate\, and meditate\, changing our perspective on things that usually cause us stress and anxiety. We need to refresh our joy\, our peace\, and our acceptance with meditation practice. \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-3-2023-10-04-2023-11-01-2023-12-06/2023-12-13/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:Practice Class: Introduction to Tantra
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 visualization\, 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-11-2023-10-22/2023-12-17/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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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-6/2023-12-18/
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:20231219T183000
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SUMMARY:Foundation Program
DESCRIPTION:We are studying How to Understand the Mind by 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 
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/foundation-program-2/2023-12-19/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:  \nHappy No Matter What: Meditate\n  \nThe holidays are an amazing time\, full of joy\, generosity and kindness. But they can also get very stressful. \nFor some of us\, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who don’t have family nearby\, or who may have lost loved ones\, there is another set of challenges. \nWe need a little help to make sure our holidays are a happy time. We need to sit\, and contemplate\, and meditate\, changing our perspective on things that usually cause us stress and anxiety. We need to refresh our joy\, our peace\, and our acceptance with meditation practice. \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-3-2023-10-04-2023-11-01-2023-12-06/2023-12-20/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Practice Class: Introduction to Tantra
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 visualization\, 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-11-2023-10-22/2023-12-24/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Meditation Class
DESCRIPTION:  \nHappy No Matter What: Meditate\n  \nThe holidays are an amazing time\, full of joy\, generosity and kindness. But they can also get very stressful. \nFor some of us\, time with family members can bring challenges. And for people who don’t have family nearby\, or who may have lost loved ones\, there is another set of challenges. \nWe need a little help to make sure our holidays are a happy time. We need to sit\, and contemplate\, and meditate\, changing our perspective on things that usually cause us stress and anxiety. We need to refresh our joy\, our peace\, and our acceptance with meditation practice. \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-3-2023-10-04-2023-11-01-2023-12-06/2023-12-27/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:The Blessing Empowerment of Vajrasattva
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n**PRE-REGISTER HERE. SPACE IS LIMITED.** \nAn empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we make a direct connection with a Buddha and receive powerful blessings. \nGuru Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification\, from whom we can receive special power to purify the potentials of all our negative actions. When spiritual seekers develop a wish to purify the negative karma within their minds\, all the Buddhas appear as Vajrasattva.  \nVenerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says\, “Instead of blaming others whenever we experience problems\, we should use our problems to improve our understanding of karma\, or actions and their effects.” Improving our understanding of karma leads us to the conclusion – I must purify my negative karma BEFORE it ripens as suffering.\n \nThe empowerment is a blissful guided meditation through which we connect to Buddha Vajrasattva’s enlightened mind. By receiving these inspiring blessings\, we can develop our own practice of purification and gain the confidence we need to progress along the spiritual path. Through the power of our continued practice and Vajrasattva’s blessings we can cultivate the pure compassion of a Bodhisattva\, someone who can bring enormous relief to our suffering world. \nEveryone is welcome! \nPRE-REGISTER HERE \n$60 for Empowerment Day +New Year’s Day Vajrasattva Purification Retreat \n$50 for Empowerment Day only \n  \nEmpowerment Day Schedule: \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 – Empowerment Commentary \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Meditation and Recitation of Solitary Vajrasattva (Practice) \n  \nNew Year’s Day Vajrasattva Retreat Sessions\n10:30-11:30am \n12:00-1:00pm \n5:00-6:00pm \n6:30-7:45pm
URL:https://meditationinsantabarbara.org/event/save-the-date-the-blessing-empowerment-of-vajrasattva/
LOCATION:Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Center\, 1825 State Street Suite 202\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public
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