Offering Mindfulness Meditation
in the context of the Buddha’s teachings
in a welcoming community
Sunday Dharma Talks: New Hours & In-Person!
Every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs.
Join us Sunday, April 19th in person or by Zoom at the link above!
Apr. 25: Caring for Ourselves, Caring for our World: A half-day retreat with Ian Challis
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
9:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon (doors open at 9 a.m.)
Mizell Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
One of the most powerful ways that we can care for others is by caring for ourselves: Going within and strengthening our own roots of practice so that we can be of benefit to others.
This morning retreat will invite us to tune into what is truly important through sitting and walking practice, dharma reflections, and a chance to connect with friends along the path.
All are welcome.
Apr. 19: Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
10:30 am – 12:00 noon (doors open at 10:15)
Mizell Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Please join us as we practice together in community and experience the gift of quiet practice. With our busy lives and the stress of each day, we sometimes let our practice slip away, yet it is so important to maintain, especially right now. Our morning will be an opportunity to let go and get back to cultivating present time awareness, and rest in being. There will be sitting and walking meditation, dharma, and conversation. Suitable for everyone.
There will be an opportunity to offer dana to the teacher.
Apr. 26: Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
10:30 am – 12:00 noon (doors open at 10:15)
Mizell Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Please join us as we practice together in community and experience the gift of quiet practice. With our busy lives and the stress of each day, we sometimes let our practice slip away, yet it is so important to maintain, especially right now. Our morning will be an opportunity to let go and get back to cultivating present time awareness, and rest in being. There will be sitting and walking meditation, dharma, and conversation. Suitable for everyone.
There will be an opportunity to offer dana to the teacher.
Join us online for these regular events…
Meditation as Refuge
6:30 – 8 pm
Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care, compassion and mutual respect.
Just Sit
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Join friends and sangha for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Everyone is welcome!
Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis & Friends
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
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Volunteering is a Beautiful Act of Generosity
Dear Sangha,
As we prepare to come back to in-person gatherings, there is also the opportunity to build in-person community again. Part of creating the space to share the dharma is the need for volunteers to support it.
Volunteering is a beautiful act of generosity and can be considered a form of dana. Your time helps to support the sangha and teachers which enables us to offer the dharma today, tomorrow, and beyond. Being of service in this way also lets us connect with others outside of the Zoom mosaic, gently moving into re-entry.
You can volunteer in any number of ways. Can you help set up a few chairs or tables? Can you help with checking people in at a daylong? Can you help greet at the Sunday group? Can you help with online support? There are several ways to help us move into this next iteration of ICD, and we really do need you.
For more information or to sign up, please contact us at volunteer@desertinsight.org
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Featured April 14, 2026 -Featured Online Meditation as Refuge with Ian Challis
Online Meditation as Refuge with Ian Challis
Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development.
Please subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Just Sit – Online
Just Sit – Online
Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Cost: Donation. Please subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends
Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends
Metta is a form of practice that helps us touch deeply into our own hearts, uncover the energies of kindness and compassion, and share these energies for the benefit of all beings. Please subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
No events on this day.
