BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Community of the Desert - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://desertinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Community of the Desert REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T122151Z UID:10000649-1571473800-1571504400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:On Race and Racism: Going to the Core DESCRIPTION:On Race and Racism: Going to the Core continues the work begun by the Waking Up White course. It is conducted in 3 sessions:\nFriday\, October 18 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nSaturday\, October 19 at 8:30 am – 5 pm\nSaturday\, October 26 at 8:30 am – 5 pm\nLauren N. Nile\, the African-American facilitator\, has requested that the course be open only to people who identify as white. She believes that affinity groups provide the safe\, non-judgmental environment necessary to dialogue honestly about the issues of race and racism.  The goal of White affinity and People of Color affinity groups is to increase awareness of personal unconscious bias\, and thus build greater sensitivity to racial issues.\n\nLauren will offer and facilitate an affinity group for People of Color in the coming months.\n\nThe course addresses thirteen issues. Each issue is presented in the form of a question. Each question is examined through presentations\, deep dialogue\, journal writing\, personal sharing\, or meditation. Although the course focuses on racism experienced by Africans and African Americans\, other forms of oppression are respectfully acknowledged. Racism is not placed on a “hierarchy of oppression”.\nRegister Now \nCost: The registration fee for this event is $75-95. This fee does not fully cover the teachings. A dana (voluntary donations) may be made at the event\, and we encourage you to offer as much support of generosity as you are able. Please know that our policy is that no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. You may contact the event coordinator if you need a full scholarship.\n\n \n \nLauren N. Nile co-facilitated the final session of the Waking Up White course.  The focus of the session was on Non-Violent Communication with an emphasis on communication between people of different races. Lauren is an author\, trainer\, keynote speaker and retired attorney.  Since 1990\, she has conducted workshops for nonprofit organizations\, educational institutions\, governmental agencies and Fortune 500 corporations.   Her workshops focused on creating environments in which understanding and kindness are valued regardless of demographic differences.\n\nLauren focuses her community-based trainings on one topic – the oneness of humanity. The goal of her work is to help the human species mature beyond bigotry and violence through the understanding of our profound human oneness. She believes that wisdom and compassion result from that understanding.  Lauren is deeply committed to help all people see the Divine in themselves and themselves in each other.\n\n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/going-to-the-core/2019-10-19/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/core-image_enlarged.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191027T214032Z UID:10000643-1572775200-1572782400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Pride Parade DESCRIPTION:Yay! Our first time marching as a community\, supporting our LGBTQ+ community. Letting Palm Springs know that we are here as a refuge for all people\, especially those marginalized by dominant culture. And! We get to march with our friends from UUCOD and Desert Outreach Synagogue.  We will be walking behind our new banner (pictured above)\, wearing our new ICD t-shirts. \n\nIf you would like to march with us\, please attend our organizing meeting on Sunday\, October 27 @ 6 pm (just after the Dharma talk).  We’ll tell you when and where you need to meet on parade day\, share the safety details and distribute t-shirts. We have ordered shirts for those on our sign-up list\, but don’t worry if you are not on the list.  We ordered extra shirts.  Please be prepared to reimburse us $20 for each shirt. \nWe’re very excited to march as a community: LGBTQ+ and straight allies we can all celebrate together. \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/pride-parade-11-3-19/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/IMG_7026-e1571680463609.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T001229Z UID:10000641-1573898400-1573920000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:A Day Dedicated to the Practice of Finding Love with Arinna Weisman DESCRIPTION:It is said by the great Dzogchen teachers there is unconditional love that lives inside each of us. We don’t always experience this love all the time because of the obstructions or the hindrances that cover the heart. The love we may feel on different occasions is a thin sliver escaping from this great capacity and indicates its presence. On this day we will explore how to build access to this shining heart of love as well as explore the clouds that cover it. \nArinna Weisman has been studying meditation practice since 1979 and has been teaching since 1989. Her dharma practice and teaching have been infused with her political and environmental activism. She was the first out queer teacher with Eric Kolvig to lead insight meditation retreats for the Gay\, Lesbian\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Gender Queer community. She also leads ‘Uncovering the Heart Retreats’ integrating the practice of awareness of the social dynamics of inequity with the dharma practice of liberation. \nArinna is the Guiding Teacher at Dhamma Dena Meditation Center. Visit her website at https://www.dhammadena.org/ for more information. \nRegister Now URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/weisman-daylong-11-16-19/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/heart-700141_1920-e1570035370663.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T224307Z UID:10000650-1575730800-1575741600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: A Contemplative Life of Meditation with Alan Arkin and Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Alan Arkin for an intimate afternoon to discuss his 50+ years of meditation practice and dedication to a spiritual way of life. Mr. Arkin affirms that his spiritual life is the center of his life. He has arranged his life to be near spiritual communities and he has lived in spiritual communities. He is super clear” “It is all about the inner life anyway” He has visited Insight Community of the Desert (ICD) in the past and would like to extend his support to our Sangha by appearing for this ICD Fundraiser. \nMany of you will recognize Mr. Arkin’s name from his appearance in over 100 film and television roles. He is also an acclaimed director\, producer\, author\, singer-composer. He has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards\, a Golden Globe\, and was awarded the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2006) for his performance in the film “Little Miss Sunshine”. \nCost: This is a fund-raising event and is being offered to the entire Coachella Valley. We are offering donation levels of $125 – 1000. As this is a unique opportunity to practice generosity in support of our community\, we ask and encourage everyone to donate at the highest level that they are able. \nThere will be a limited number of seats available for this event. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. \nRegistration Closed \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/alan-arkin-and-friends/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Fundraiser,Social,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/alan_arkin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051022Z UID:10001231-1577637000-1577642400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-29/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051112Z UID:10001233-1577730600-1577736000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-30/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051141Z UID:10001234-1577817000-1577822400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-31/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051221Z UID:10001235-1577903400-1577908800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-1/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051257Z UID:10001236-1577989800-1577995200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-2/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051433Z UID:10000706-1578076200-1578081600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-3/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T233000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051507Z UID:10001232-1578133800-1578180600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-4/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191222T043641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051600Z UID:10000705-1578241800-1578247200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-5/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200204T160900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T155056Z UID:10000707-1582968600-1582992000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Facing Your Demons with Mary Stancavage DESCRIPTION:The Buddha had to face the armies of Mara on the night of his awakening. Milarepa\, the Tibetan wise man\, came home one day to find his cave filled with demons. Most of us deal with difficulties\, so-called demons\, regularly but often they’re hard to recognize or we choose not to look. Fear\, judgement\, shame\, anger\, distractions and other hindrances can all show up in many ways. Often we try to find a way around them or ignore them altogether but the Buddha invites us to turn towards our difficulties and sit with them. Only through facing and naming our demons do we find freedom. Easier said than done. \nIn this daylong you will have the opportunity to identify what is most uncomfortable and turn towards the discomfort to develop a different relationship with the experience. Come spend a day facing your demons and yourself with kindness and compassion\, Maybe invite them in for tea. There will be dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation and conversation. Suitable for everyone. \n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: The registration fee for this event is $45. A portion of this fee is shared with the teacher\, however this does not mean the costs of the event or teachings are fully covered.  Dana (voluntary donations) may be offered on the day of the event\, and we encourage you to offer as much support of generosity as you are able. Please know that our policy is that no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. When people are able to extend as much generosity as possible\, financial accessibility to our events comes with greater ease for the whole community. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Teacher:  Mary Stancavage has practiced meditation\, yoga\, and cultivated a spiritual practice for over 30 years and in 2009 was empowered to teach Buddhadharma. Mary is based in the Los Angeles area and teaches classes\, retreats and does individual mentoring. She has taught at mindfulness at recovery centers\, has co-facilitated Year-to-Live groups since 2008\, and has had a weekly dharma class for over a decade. She also was a director at Against the Stream for ten years. Mary completed the Buddhist Chaplaincy Program at the Sati Center and served as volunteer chaplain at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. She also served as Executive Director of the Mind Body Awareness Project from 2016 to 2018. In taking the practice off the cushion\, Mary is honored to serve on the board of CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice. Along with teaching she continues to investigate what it means to live with an undefended heart. Fun fact: Mary has a Masters Degree from UCLA and worked as an archaeologist in the Middle East. More info can be found at her website\, marystancavage.org URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/facing-your-demons/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/person-walking-between-trees.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191125T232651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T004930Z UID:10000989-1584036000-1584045000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Beth Mulligan & Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Experience the original 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program! Expertly designed\, and research-backed\, the MBSR course will teach you how to understand and work with the mind-body connection in order to reduce stress and improve self-regulation. The program\, which will be taught in Palm Springs\, provides fun and effective training in a variety of mindfulness techniques\, including mindfulness meditation instruction\, relaxing body awareness practices\, and gentle yoga-type exercises. \nIn this 8 week series you will learn through discussion and exploration to develop a personal awareness and understanding of stress physiology and the mind-body connection. You will learn to apply effective mindfulness techniques which you can practice whenever you need to reduce stress and increase self-regulation.  \nEach class builds upon the previous session. In addition to training and experiencing mindfulness skills\, there will be lively discussions on stress management\, coming off auto-pilot\, the mind-body connection\, how mindfulness changes our relationship to thoughts\, feelings\, emotions\, and pain\, as well as other health-related subjects.\n \nWhat are the benefits of MBSR?\n\nCultivates the ability to pay attention in an open\, non-judgmental way to our surroundings and what is contained in the present moment.\nProvides clearer appraisal of the reality of situations.\nReduces reactivity and stress\, and stress related illnesses.\nBuilds resilience around health\, thoughts\, feelings\, and emotions.\nEnhances mindful communication and problem solving.\nAdds richness to our daily lives by increasing awareness of everyday activities\, such as: walking\, driving\, eating (tasting food without distractions)\, etc.\n\nClass dates: Eight consecutive Thursday evenings 6:00pm to 8:30pm\, beginning January 23 and ending on March 12. Plus daylong retreat\, Saturday\, February 22\, 10:00am to 4:00pm. \nNOTE: This class is now full. If you try and can not register\, please contact Ian@desertinsight.org We may have cancellations or otherwise be able to accommodate you.\nRegister Now \nThe cost for all 8 class modules\, the daylong\, class materials and teacher support is $295. Some work-study and scholarships are available\, please contact an organizer for details. \n  \nThis course is taught by highly experienced teachers Beth Mulligan and Ian Challis\, who have trained with the Centers for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts\, and UC San Diego. The MBSR-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program is the most widely researched and highly acclaimed mindfulness program in the world. \nBeth Mulligan\, PA-C is a certified MBSR teacher\, teacher trainer\, and adjunct faculty through the UMASS Center for Mindfulness. She has been teaching MBSR for over a decade to diverse populations; from the critically ill\, to non-profit organizations\, the underserved\, educators\, and corporate leaders. She currently teaches at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UCI and Insight LA. Beth teaches the 10-week and nine-day practicum for teachers in training nationally and internationally. Beth is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and teacher trainer and does international training for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Beth has a background in primary care medicine as a Board Certified Physician Assistant having graduated Magna cum Laude from Duke University and has practiced medicine for over thirty years. She is a long time student of Charles Tenshin Fletcher\, Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center where she has lived in residence. Beth is a past Guiding Teacher at Insight Community of the Desert and is a certified yoga instructor. \nIan Challis is a teacher of MBSR and mindfulness techniques based in Palm Springs. Inspired by Beth Mulligan’s teaching\, it is always a special joy for him to teach alongside her. Ian has maintained a dedicated meditation practice for fifteen years. He has spent hundreds of days in silent retreat with remarkable teachers. In 2017 he completed a multi-year training and became certified to teach Insight Meditation by Spirit Rock Meditation Center. After a career in art and product design\, he became a founding board member of Insight Community of the Desert\, which has grown into a thriving meditation center. He currently serves as the center’s Guiding Teacher offering weekly teachings\, workshops\, and residential retreats. Supporting the creation of inclusive and aware communities is a core practice for Ian\, along with his own personal development of cultural humility and sensitivity. Identifying as gay/queer\, Ian has a passion for supporting anyone who feels marginalized in practice communities. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-with-beth-mulligan-ian-challis/2020-03-12/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBSR-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Mulligan":MAILTO:beth@mindful-way.com GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200316T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200316T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200314T130617Z UID:10000651-1584361800-1584361800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED Awakening into the Heart of Love: Retreat with Arinna Weisman and Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Come\, relax and practice with your spiritual community of friends at Dhamma Dena. We are happy to again offer this special opportunity for Insight Community of the Desert sangha members to come together for a weekend of deepening practice. \n More Information URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/retreat-3-13-16-20/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Retreats,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/jtree.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T211556Z UID:10000645-1584649800-1584649800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Town Hall Meeting DESCRIPTION:With appreciation for your valuable responses to ICD’s 2019 year-end sangha survey\, the ICD board is hosting a Town Hall Meeting.  Please join us as we: \n\nShare the survey results and receive your further input for establishing priorities for 2020;\nRelate the main issues the Board is currently addressing including programs\, volunteer opportunities\, finances\, and ICD’s lease agreement;\nCelebrate together the expansion of our community programs both within the sangha and the larger community.\n\nSo that we may determine the room seating arrangement\, please kindly RSVP. \n  \n\n\nR S V P URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/town-hall/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/twn_hll_mtg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200328T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T223251Z UID:10000654-1585384200-1585413000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Series Cancelled....On Race and Racism: Going to the Core DESCRIPTION:A Workshop for People of Color \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been frustrated by the current divisiveness and polarization around racial issues in the United States? Do you want to understand what is at the core of racist rhetoric and behavior? Are you interested in the issue of homophobia in communities of color? \n\n\n\nWe’d like to invite you to a three-part series in which those and other related issues will be discussed. The facilitator\, Lauren N. Nile\, who is African American\, has requested that the course be open to only those who identify as a person of color. She believes that affinity groups of those who identify as people of color provide the safe\, non-judgmental environment necessary to dialog about issues of race and racism in American society-at-large\, and homophobia in communities of color. \n\n\n\nThe goal of the series is twofold: \n\n\n\nTo offer information on the very core of race and racism; and\,To provide a safe environment in which people of color of all sexual orientations\, gender identities\, and gender expressions may dialogue in a safe\, non-judgmental environment about racism and homophobia in communities of color. It is hoped that in the process\, participants may increase awareness of whatever personal unconscious biases they may hold about both their own and other marginalized groups.\n\n\n\nThe race and racism issues presented in the session focus on the experience of several groups in the United States\, Native Americans\, Latinx Americans\, Asian Americans\, African Americans\, and Muslim Americans. They are examined through presentations\, group dialogue\, journal writing\, personal sharing\, and meditation. \n\n\n\nLauren facilitated an “On Race and Racism: Going to the Core” session in October\, 2019\, for European Americans. The hope is that the group of People of Color\, and the group of European Americans that have completed the session will come together sometime in the Spring of 2020 to dialogue about their respective experiences in the course and its impact on them. \n\n\n\nPlease click on the link below to find out more and to register for this important session. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: The registration fee for this event is $75. This fee does not fully cover the cost of the three sessions. A dana (voluntary donations) may be made at the event\, and we encourage you to offer as much support of generosity as you are able. Please know that our policy is that no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. You may contact the event coordinator if you need a full scholarship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren N. Nile is an author\, trainer\, keynote speaker and retired attorney. She is the author of RACE: My Story & Humanity’s Bottom Line. Since 1990\, Lauren has conducted workshops for nonprofit organizations\, educational institutions\, governmental agencies and Fortune 500 corporations that focus on creating environments in which understanding and kindness are valued regardless of demographic differences. \n\n\n\nLauren focuses her community-based trainings on one topic – The oneness of humanity. The goal of her work is to help the human species mature beyond bigotry and violence through the understanding of our profound human oneness. She believes that wisdom and compassion result from that understanding. Lauren is deeply committed to help all people see the Divine in themselves and themselves in each other. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/going-to-the-core-poc/2020-03-28/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/core-image_enlarged.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200420T063000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T165513Z UID:10000685-1587358800-1587364200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate Online – A Practice for Troubled Times with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:The course will meet via Zoom video conference on Mondays\, April 6 – 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30pm PDT.  Subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \nInsight Community of the Desert is offering a 4-week online introduction to mindfulness class that can be enjoyed right from home. Use it as a refresher or spread the word to your friends. Each class will offer teacher-led instruction and practice of simple but transformative mindfulness skills for calming anxiety\, reducing stress and finding resilience and balance\, even through the most challenging times. \nSessions will include live instruction and guided meditation for the first hour\, and interactive Q&A for the last 30 minutes. Each week will build on previous skills so we encourage attending all four sessions\, but drop-ins are also welcome. \nThe class is being offered as pay-what-you-can\, with no one turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Class teacher Cheryl Slean has practiced Insight meditation intensively for 25 years and led classes and retreats since 2007. She teaches at meditation centers worldwide\, as well as in many health & wellness\, addiction recovery and business settings\, including 4 years online teaching with Mindful Schools. She has a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA and is active in the climate justice movement. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditate-online/2020-04-20/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/VMR-gallery30rev.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T063000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T172514Z UID:10000681-1588568400-1588573800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Learn to Meditate Online – A Practice for Troubled Times with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:Due to technical difficulties we were unable to hold session 4 of this series.  Please join us for this last session of this introduction to mindfulness class. Drop-ins are still welcome. \nThis class will offer teacher-led instruction and practice of simple but transformative mindfulness skills for calming anxiety\, reducing stress and finding resilience and balance\, even through the most challenging times. It will include live instruction and guided meditation for the first hour\, and interactive Q&A for the last 30 minutes. \nThe class is being offered as pay-what-you-can\, with no one turned away for lack of funds. \nSubscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Class teacher Cheryl Slean has practiced Insight meditation intensively for 25 years and led classes and retreats since 2007. She teaches at meditation centers worldwide\, as well as in many health & wellness\, addiction recovery and business settings\, including 4 years online teaching with Mindful Schools. She has a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA and is active in the climate justice movement. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditate-online-2020-05-04/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/VMR-gallery30rev.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200523T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200513T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T203813Z UID:10001248-1590224400-1590242400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:The Three Jewels: An Online Daylong Retreat with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Buddha (awakened one)\, Dharma (teachings)\, and the Sangha (community)\, together form the refuge of living Buddhism. \n\n\n\nHow do we bring these ancient teachings to life with ever more meaningful expression? Our practice of meditation cultivates the realization of awakening. In the midst of everyday activity\, supported by our connections\, we can take refuge in the three jewels of a shining practice\, refining our ability to face the challenges of this precious life. \n\n\n\nThis day long retreat will include ample time for meditation and periods of restful silence as well as a dharma talk and discussion focused on awakening\, teachings and community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJokai Blackwell Sensei\n\n\n\nJokai relocated to Southern California from the UK in 2000 to study with Charles Tenshin Fletcher Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center. After completing formal study\, encompassing over a decade of residential training and service\, he received Dharma Transmission (full authorization to teach) in the White Plum Lineage of Zen Buddhism. Jokai emphasizes the direct experience of awakening using contemporary language and time-honored methods. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: Suggested Registration $35 with sliding scale. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis is a zoom online retreat. You will receive instruction for joining the retreat after completing registration. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/three-jewels/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7817597050_6188b987d4_o-768x1024-1-e1589332916124.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T160232Z UID:10000703-1591813800-1591819200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month. \nThe selection for this month is Becoming by Michelle Obama \nVisit the Book Club website to get information this selected book and author. \nEveryone is welcome! \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/icd-book-club-2020-02-12-2020-06-10/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/guest-c0fb431a-d22f-4e47-a4f8-f822999df7b8_orig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T160337Z UID:10001026-1593073800-1593079200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:C. A. R. E. : Caring Appreciation Relationship Empathy DESCRIPTION:The CARE group is a peer-led online group which provides support to our community during this time of social anxiety of COVID-19 and its impacts. You are invited to attend if you would like to support and be supported by others. It is a drop-in group with no obligation to attend. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \nPlease review the Values of the group and the Communication Invitations and Guidelines before attending the group. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \n\n\n\nValues andCommunications Guidelines URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/care-group/2020-06-25/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/support-groups-hero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200708T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T221427Z UID:10000710-1594233000-1594238400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month. \nVisit the Book Club website to get information on the selected book and author. \nEveryone is welcome! \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/book-club/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/guest-c0fb431a-d22f-4e47-a4f8-f822999df7b8_orig.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T232416Z UID:10000711-1597257000-1597262400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month. \nThe selection for August is “Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire\, Encourage\, and Transform”  by Elise Ballard. \nVisit the Book Club website to get information on the selected book and author. \nEveryone is welcome! \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/icd-book-club-2020-08-12/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/51k3ebqsaol-sx322-bo1-204-203-200_orig-e1594341474971.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T234614Z UID:10001237-1599676200-1599681600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month. \nThe selection for September is “The Displace:  Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives”  by Viet Thanh Nguyen. \nVisit the Book Club website to get information on the selected book and author. \nEveryone is welcome! \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/icd-book-club/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/thumbnail_The-Displaced_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200513T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T160704Z UID:10001255-1601317800-1601323200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Karma Cafe DESCRIPTION:6 sessions on Mondays\, June 29\, 2020 to September 28\, 2020 @ 6:30 – 8 pm.\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nJune 29: AgingJuly 13: AgingJuly 27: SicknessAugust 10: SicknessSeptember 7: DeathSeptember 28: Death\n\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join Louise Lambert at the Karma Café. The program’s intention is to provide an opportunity for individuals to share experiences and views on the challenges of aging\, sickness\, and death. According to legend\, upon first having witnessed these inescapable human experiences\, the young Prince Siddhartha—the future Buddha—found an impetus to begin his search for awakening\, for a way out of suffering. \n\n\n\nToday\, those of us beyond our youth are also faced with these same challenges. And that is what led ICD to create Karma Café as a means of coming together in a supportive\, compassionate\, and caring environment to discuss these vital subjects. In a spirit of clarity\, please note that the program is not intended to be a grief support or counseling group. \n\n\n\nPlease register in advance for each session of the Karma Café: \n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save the email. The link you receive is unique to you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: While this new program is free of charge\, dana is welcomed to support the Center. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/karma-cafe/2020-09-28/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Series CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/asmaa-m-NALyXeb8il4-unsplash-scaled-e1591391345346.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T012931Z UID:10001053-1601631000-1601634600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Reuel Young DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he taught them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. 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.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful practice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online.  These 45 minute meetings will be practice- focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. If you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing.  After practice there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/metta-meditation-2020-10-02/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T171500 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T013047Z UID:10001022-1603470600-1603473300@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he taught them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. 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.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful practice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online.  These 45 minute meetings will be practice- focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. If you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing.  After practice there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \n\n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/metta-meditation/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T173030Z UID:10000123-1604840400-1604845800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Stories of Pride DESCRIPTION:We’re going through a lot right now\, and getting by together. Understanding that the this event may not be best celebrated this weekend\, the Diversity Committee has decided to postpone it to Spring 2021. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our newsletter to receive log on information URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/stories/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T232803 CREATED:20200806T013200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T180229Z UID:10001258-1605369600-1605373200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Deepen Your Practice: Group Interview Sessions with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:Take your meditation and dharma understanding to the next level with monthly online group interviews with Cheryl. The meetings will be similar to group interviews at a retreat\, where several people meet together with the teacher to get feedback on their practice questions and reports. This is an opportunity for serious meditators with a regular practice to receive individual guidance from an experienced meditation teacher\, as well as learning from others’ interactions with the teacher. \n\n\n\nAll experience levels are welcome\, as long as participants have a daily meditation practice and a commitment to attend silent retreats when conditions allow. \n\n\n\nCost: This program is being offered on a dana (generosity donation) basis. More than ever\, we see how deeply interrelated we are. Supporting our sangha and our teachers through the practice of dana is an act of wisdom\, compassion\, and love. Thank you. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for each class. A one hour class will allow Q&A with 6-8 people\, chosen first come\, first served from the registration list. To allow for no-shows\, we will slightly over-book the class. Any registrants who are not heard due to time will be offered the option to go to the top of the list for the next meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save the email. The link you receive is unique to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\n\n Cheryl Slean has practiced Insight meditation intensively since 1995\, including hundreds of days of silent retreat. She was authorized to teach in 2007 and leads classes and residential retreats worldwide. In the secular mindfulness world\, Cheryl has a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA and has taught at many health & wellness\, addiction recovery and business settings as well as online with Mindful Schools. Cheryl is also a writer\, filmmaker and educator in the arts and sustainability\, and is currently working on social impact climate communication with the Natural Resources Defense Council. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/deepen-practice/2020-11-14/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Untitled-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR