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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/
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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/
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CATEGORIES:Featured,Special
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
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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/
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T203813Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
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:20260501T003629
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
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:20260501T003629
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200513T015157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T160704Z
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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
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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:20260501T003629
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:20260501T003629
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:20260501T003629
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:20260501T003629
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T195102Z
UID:10001241-1607538600-1607544000@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - No December Meeting
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/icd-book-club-2020-12-09/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20191126T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200919T162843Z
UID:10001052-1609399800-1609405200@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. \n  \n\n\n\nValues andCommunications Guidelines
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/care-group-2/2020-12-31/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
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:20210113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T231910Z
UID:10001240-1610562600-1610568000@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/icd-book-club-2020-10-14/2021-01-13/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210305T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20191126T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T235554Z
UID:10001163-1614933000-1614936600@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Lorene Jabola
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-2021-03-05/
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:20210402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210402T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20191126T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T185600Z
UID:10001164-1617355800-1617359400@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Lorene Jabola
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-2021-01-08-2021-04-02/
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:20210414T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210102T211039Z
UID:10001245-1618425000-1618430400@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.  Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nVisit the Book Club Blog to get information on the selected book and author. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list to receive the zoom link.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/books-2021-01-13/2021-04-14/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200204T160900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T003904Z
UID:10000712-1621069200-1621090800@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat:  The Three Tenets of Zen Peacemaking with Jokai Blackwell
DESCRIPTION:The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world. \n\n\nThe Three Tenets of Zen Peacemaking were originally developed and taught by Roshi Bernie Glassman\, a Dharma successor of Maezumi Roshi and pioneer of engaged Buddhism.  \nAt Yokoji Zen Mountain Center\, we focus on the Three Tenets during our monthly Day of Reflection. The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world. The Three Tenets support our ability to clearly see\, work with\, and respond to complex and deeply triggering concerns and issues. Through the practice of meditation\, we come face to face with Not-Knowing\, realizing the limitations of our fixed ideas and concepts. Out of this place of open encounter with life\, our capacity to Bear Witness to the pain of the world emerges. As we hear the cries and sorrow of a land in tumult\, we naturally Take Action to respond to the suffering we see and feel all around us. \nThis day long retreat will include ample time for meditation and periods of restful silence as well as dharma talks and discussions focused on Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action.  \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: The sliding scale registration fee for this event is $45 with sliding scale.  \n\n\n\nA 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\n\nJokai Blackwell\n\n\n\nGuiding Council \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\nSchedule\n\n\n\n9.00am – Welcome and Introductions \n\n\n\n9.10am – Opening Meditation \n\n\n\n9.30am – Dharma Talk: Not Knowing \n\n\n\n10.00am – Just Sitting Meditation \n\n\n\n10.30am – Tea Break (maintain silence) \n\n\n\n11.00am – Dharma Talk: Bearing Witness\, followed by Questions and Comments \n\n\n\n11.40pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n12.00pm – Lunch Break (maintain silence) \n\n\n\n1.00pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n1.20pm – Dharma Talk: Taking Action\, followed by Questions and Comments \n\n\n\n2.00pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n2.20pm – Reflections and Sharing on the Three Tenets \n\n\n\n3:00pm – Closing
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/three-tenets/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T003629
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T195721Z
UID:10001246-1621449000-1621454400@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.  Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nVisit the Book Club Blog to get information on the selected book and author. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list to receive the zoom link.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/books-2021-01-13-2021-05-12/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
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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.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/metta-meditation-2021-06-04-2/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210616T183000
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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.  Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nVisit the Book Club Blog to get information on the selected book and author. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list to receive the zoom link.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/books-2021-01-13-2021-06-09/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
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