BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Community of the Desert - ECPv6.16.3//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20231015T184252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T192611Z UID:10001658-1698940800-1698944400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:¡Presente! Mindfulness for Stress Management en Español con Rosamaría Segura y el SSPC DESCRIPTION:Rosamaría Segura en colaboración con la clínica de UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) ofrecen Meditación para el Manejo del Estrés.\nLa meditación “Mindfulness” aporta muchos beneficios de salud\, por ejemplo\, reduce el estrés\, la depresión y ansiedad\, y mejora nuestra capacidad de concentración.\nTodos necesitamos espacios para nutrir el corazón y cuidar de nuestro bienestar. La meditación sirve para cuidar nuestro cuerpo y mente\, puede crear estados de relajamiento en el cuerpo y calmar los pensamiento que surgen de la mente. \nNos reunimos a las 4pm\, a partir del Jueves\, Octubre 19 hasta el Jueves Noviembre 9\, en zoom: https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nTodas las sesiones son apropiadas para principiantes y meditadores con experiencia.\nDonación voluntaria.\nReserva tu espacio enviando un mensaje a: SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu \nMindfulness for Stress Management in Spanish\nRosamaría Segura in collaboration with the UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) offer Spanish language classes in Mindfulness for Stress Management.\nMindfulness meditation provides many health benefits\, including reducing stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, and improving our ability to concentrate.\nWe all need spaces to nourish the heart and care for our well-being. Meditation can help us develop techniques to relax the body and calm the thinking mind. \nWe meet Thursdays at 4 p.m. from October 19 through November 9\, 2023 on Zoom:\nhttps://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nAll sessions are appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators.\nVoluntary donation.\nPlease reserve your space by sending a message to SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditacion-para-estres-2023-11-02/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Special,Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Latin-Girl-800x554-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SSPC":MAILTO:SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20231015T184252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T192058Z UID:10001657-1698336000-1698339600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:¡Presente! Mindfulness for Stress Management en Español con Rosamaría Segura y el SSPC DESCRIPTION:Rosamaría Segura en colaboración con la clínica de UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) ofrecen Meditación para el Manejo del Estrés.\nLa meditación “Mindfulness” aporta muchos beneficios de salud\, por ejemplo\, reduce el estrés\, la depresión y ansiedad\, y mejora nuestra capacidad de concentración.\nTodos necesitamos espacios para nutrir el corazón y cuidar de nuestro bienestar. La meditación sirve para cuidar nuestro cuerpo y mente\, puede crear estados de relajamiento en el cuerpo y calmar los pensamiento que surgen de la mente. \nNos reunimos a las 4pm\, a partir del Jueves\, Octubre 19 hasta el Jueves Noviembre 9\, en zoom: https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nTodas las sesiones son apropiadas para principiantes y meditadores con experiencia.\nDonación voluntaria.\nReserva tu espacio enviando un mensaje a: SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu \nMindfulness for Stress Management in Spanish\nRosamaría Segura in collaboration with the UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) offer Spanish language classes in Mindfulness for Stress Management.\nMindfulness meditation provides many health benefits\, including reducing stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, and improving our ability to concentrate.\nWe all need spaces to nourish the heart and care for our well-being. Meditation can help us develop techniques to relax the body and calm the thinking mind. \nWe meet Thursdays at 4 p.m. from October 19 through November 9\, 2023 on Zoom:\nhttps://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nAll sessions are appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators.\nVoluntary donation.\nPlease reserve your space by sending a message to SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditacion-para-estres-2023-10-26/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Special,Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LATING-FEMALE-WITH-BELL-800x532-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SSPC":MAILTO:SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20211216T202836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T145904Z UID:10001440-1697992200-1697997600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell - ONLINE ONLY DESCRIPTION:This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held live **Online via Zoom ONLY** from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. \nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions. \nAbout the Teacher: Jokai Blackwell \nDana \nCost: Donation basis. There is no charge to attend the Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk. Please consider making a donation at desertinsight.org to support our teachers and community. Please give from your ability and heart. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/dharma-talk-2023-10-22/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Recurring,Regular Events,Special,Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-hitesh-makhija-750x1000-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20231015T184252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T192802Z UID:10001656-1697731200-1697734800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:¡Presente! Mindfulness for Stress Management en Español con Rosamaría Segura y el SSPC DESCRIPTION:Rosamaría Segura en colaboración con la clínica de UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) ofrecen Meditación para el Manejo del Estrés.\nLa meditación “Mindfulness” aporta muchos beneficios de salud\, por ejemplo\, reduce el estrés\, la depresión y ansiedad\, y mejora nuestra capacidad de concentración.\nTodos necesitamos espacios para nutrir el corazón y cuidar de nuestro bienestar. La meditación sirve para cuidar nuestro cuerpo y mente\, puede crear estados de relajamiento en el cuerpo y calmar los pensamiento que surgen de la mente. \nNos reunimos a las 4pm\, a partir del Jueves\, Octubre 19 hasta el Jueves Noviembre 9\, en zoom: https://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nTodas las sesiones son apropiadas para principiantes y meditadores con experiencia.\nDonación voluntaria.\nReserva tu espacio enviando un mensaje a: SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu \nMindfulness for Stress Management in Spanish\nRosamaría Segura in collaboration with the UCLA-Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic (SSPC) offer Spanish language classes in Mindfulness for Stress Management.\nMindfulness meditation provides many health benefits\, including reducing stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, and improving our ability to concentrate.\nWe all need spaces to nourish the heart and care for our well-being. Meditation can help us develop techniques to relax the body and calm the thinking mind. \nWe meet Thursdays at 4 p.m. from October 19 through November 9\, 2023 on Zoom:\nhttps://uclahs.zoom.us/j/96731738711 \nAll sessions are appropriate for beginners and experienced meditators.\nVoluntary donation.\nPlease reserve your space by sending a message to SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditacion-para-estres/2023-10-19/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Featured,Special,Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/tuva-mathilde-loland-750x1125-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SSPC":MAILTO:SSPC@Mednet.ucla.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231009T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20230709T192643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T144311Z UID:10001653-1696843800-1696851000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:MBSR for Personal\, Interpersonal and Social Transformation DESCRIPTION:If you have ever wondered how your meditation practice and living mindfully can contribute to the well being of the world\, all beings and the planet itself\, this class is for you! \nWhy MBSR? Why now? When Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn first created and offered MBSR 44 years ago\, he took his long dedicated Buddhist practice\, into the heart of a New England Medical Center where he worked as a molecular biologist. He did it by using non-Buddhist\, inclusive language\, combined with stress physiology\, adult learning theory\, and neuroscience hoping to open these beneficial practices to as wide a range of suffering people as possible. It worked. Since then\, overwhelming research has shown that this program has myriad health benefits and significantly increases empathy and compassion. Originally\, his focus was not only to help individuals\, but he saw it as a Public Health Initiative\, knowing that everything is truly interconnected. As others suffer\, we suffer. As we change the world changes. \nThis 8-week program\, founded on Buddhist teachings and practices\, is also informed by physiology\, neuroscience\, and Kabat-Zinn’s experience as a social activist. When we practice mindfulness\, it increases our capacity to face our own suffering\, the suffering of the world\, and to foster the courage and resilience to take wise action to benefit others and the planet. This particular class\, taught by Dr. Dennis McLeod and Beth Mulligan\, is informed by our experience training a group of BIPOC MBSR teachers\, and learning how to offer the class in a way that is “Bigger Than Self Mindfulness\,” founded on anti-oppression and an imperative to decolonize the program. Join us as we explore our innate capacity to transform our own suffering\, which\, if cultivated skillfully\, leads us to express the true values of our hearts and recognize that we are all deeply interconnected. \nWho is this class for? \n* People interested in developing a personal mindfulness meditation practice\, for stress reduction and increased well-being.\n* People with an established or invested in creating a meditation practice\, who wish to take the most widely researched structured program\, to cultivate greater health\, physically\, mentally and emotionally\, while cultivating the strength to face the greater suffering in society\, and benefit the world.\n* People who have primarily learned Mindfulness from white teachers in white communities\, and want to experience it from highly skilled and culturally sensitive teachers.\n* People who want to take their personal practice into the world\, addressing the limits and harms of white-dominant culture\, developing awareness to see where they can engage with inequities in society\, and making change happen. \nWHEN: Mondays starting July 31 (Orientation)\, then Aug 14 – Oct. 3\, 9:30-11:30am (no class 9/4); Daylong on Sept 23\, 8:00am – 2:30pm \nCOST: Sliding Scale $50 – $250. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nDr Dennis McLeod is a psychologist\, mental health consultant\, a Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion practitioner\, and mindfulness teacher. He is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College and he completed graduate studies at the University of Florida. His clinical interests and areas of expertise include Black men’s mental health\, identity\, trauma and coping.  You can find more info here.  \n  \n  \nBeth Mulligan has completed all steps of the professional Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training program through the University of Massachusetts under Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD and his colleagues and is a certified MBSR teacher. She teaches Mindfulness at many major medical centers\, Universities\, schools\, non-profit organizations and corporations. She also trains professionals in mindfulness-based interventions and participates in research on the benefits of mindfulness.  With her partner Hugh she is the co-founder of Mindful-Way Stress Reduction programs which serves diverse populations across the country and in England. You can find more info here. \n  \nWith deep gratitude to Mindful-Way\, Insight Community of the Desert\, and Meditation Coalition for making this happen. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/mbsr-for-personal-interpersonal-and-social-transformation/2023-10-09/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Series CATEGORIES: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20220917T033500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T223137Z UID:10001643-1665828000-1665847800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Daylong: Awakening Our Hearts DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO 2023\nwith Arinna Weisman & Mary Stancavage\nHeld in a container of practice and community\, we will use this day to examine and uncover the dynamics of privilege and oppression\, intention\, and impact. This will be an opportunity to investigate our racial conditioning in an open-hearted and caring\, non-judgmental space. We can uncover how our position of privilege negatively impacts our lives and the lives of others who do not share that same privilege. \nThere will be periods of guided meditation\, movement\, group sharing\, and exercises designed to help us awaken our hearts and minds with compassion and clarity to healing the dynamics of racism and white privilege. \nOpen to all who self-identify as white people. \nDetails:  IN-PERSON ONLY \nMinimum registration: 18 participants \nParticipants will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD) in Rancho Mirage. \n\nPlease pay by check or cash at the door.\nNo one is ever turned away for lack of funds.\nAs we are meeting in-person\, please bring your lunch\, proof of vaccination\, a Covid rapid antigen test\, and a yoga mat or pillows for comfort. Thank you!\n\nCost: $45\, please pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.  Please contact gc@desertinsight.org if you need a partial or full scholarship. \nCovid Protocols \nTo ensure the safety and comfort of everyone\, we require all attendees at this daylong to be fully vaccinated and boosted\, and to show proof upon arrival. \nAdditionally\, please take a rapid test three days before the daylong. Please also bring a rapid test with you to take before entering the church. You will have to allow 15 minutes for the test results. (CVS offers free rapid kits to anyone with insurance. If there is a financial concern\, please let us know.) \nPlease do not attend if you are sick or experiencing the symptoms of a Covid-19 infection. \nFragrance Free \nIn an effort to be inclusive and practice compassion\, we request that all participants who attend this daylong please refrain from wearing scented products. These protocols ensure that the daylong is accessible to immune-compromised people. \nDana: Please consider giving a donation to support the work of the teacher in preparing and presenting this daylong and for the cost incurred in renting the facility. Place your dana in the basket basket by the door or give at the DONATE button at desertinsight.org \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 decade.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arinna 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. Arinna is the Guiding Teacher at Dhamma Dena Meditation Center.\n \n \n \nRegistration URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/white-awake-2022-10-15/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pexels-how-far-from-home-500x750-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20220516T154215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T154215Z UID:10001448-1656151200-1656169200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong: The Joy of Letting Go with Mary Stancavage DESCRIPTION:The Buddha said we suffer because we cling and if we could let go\, we would have peace. However\, this is more easily said than done. How do we let go of those fixed ideas and habits of mind? How do we even recognize where we are stuck? \nThis day will offer the opportunity to see where you really hold on and how this practice can support the freedom of letting go with movement toward clarity\, wisdom and compassion. \nThere will be dharma\, sitting and walking meditation and conversation. The day is suitable for everyone. \nDetails:  Zoom access will also be available for out of town sangha\, and others not able to attend in person.  They will receive the zoom link in the confirmation email. \nIn-person participants will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD). The facility requires that all who enter are vaccinated. If you have not shown proof of vaccination before\, please be prepared to show it at the door. We would also like to remind you to bring your own lunch. \nCost: $45\, please pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.  Please contact events@desertinsight.org if you need a partial or full scholarship. \nDana: Please consider giving a donation to support the work of the teacher in preparing and presenting this daylong and for the cost incurred in renting the facility. Place your dana in the basket basket by the door or give at the DONATE button at desertinsight.org \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 decade.\n \n \n \nRegistration URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/letting-go/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Let-Go-rev.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Challis":MAILTO:ian@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20220426T225931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T183526Z UID:10001447-1651422600-1651428000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Person\n\nYou are invited to celebrate Insight Community of the Desert’s 10th anniversary! We gather to acknowledge this important milestone and to thank everyone who has made our shared journey possible. Whether you’ve been coming to ICD from the beginning or have just started to join our sits\, this moment is for you.\n\n\nOn the occasion of our 10th anniversary\, Larry Yang\, ICD’s founding teacher\, will share some words. We will then sit together and then enjoy some cake and beverages. All are welcome!\n\n\nFor Planning purposes\, please RSVP\n\n\nRSVP URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/10th-anniversary-celebration/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special,Sundays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/wat-hua-lamphong-1816053_1920-rev.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20220314T164308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T215503Z UID:10001445-1648288800-1648306800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong: The Heart at Home. Loving what is DESCRIPTION:Daylong with Ian Challis\nJoin us at our first in-person Daylong in 2 years!!!\n(Zoom access will also be available for out of town sangha\, and others not able to attend in person) \nMettā is the energy and practice of love\, it offers us a way of being with the unfoldings of life that is kind\, intimate\, and wise. Life is asking us to be present with sensitivity and care. \nIn this world so in need of love\, the beautiful Buddhist practices of mettā\, karunā (compassion)\, muditā (appreciative joy)\, and upekkhā (equanimity) offer us a time-tested\, effective means to bring more of these healing qualities into our experience and the world we share. \nTogether\, we will explore these powerful energies by actually practicing with meditations that are designed to support and evoke them. Over the course of our time together we’ll explore each of the brahmaviharas with time for questions and reflection. \nThis event is appropriate for all levels of practice\, all that is needed is curiosity and your presence! \nIn-person Participants will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD). The facility requires that all who enter are vaccinated. If you have not shown proof of vaccination before\, please be prepared to show it at the door. We would also like to remind you to bring your own lunch. \nZoom Participants will receive the zoom link in the confirmation email. \nRegister Here\n  \nCost: $45.  New credit card payment options: After filling out the registration form\, click on the website DONATE button at the top right of the page.  In the drop-down box\, “use this donation for” Daylongs.  You  can use “Other” to indicate a dana donation to the teacher by typing their name in the space. \nIf you prefer\, you can still pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.\n \nPlease contact Ian Challis if you need a partial or full scholarship.\nPlease pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.  Please contact Ian Challis if you need a partial or full scholarship. \nDana: Please consider giving a donation to support the work of the teacher in preparing and presenting this daylong and for the cost incurred in renting the facility. \n\n \nIan Challis is a member of ICD’s Guiding Council\, former Guiding Teacher\, and since early 2020 has offered our weekly Metta Meditation practice\, (Fridays 4:30pm). Working to create practice space that is welcoming\, supportive\, and inclusive is a deep intention and practice. \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/heart-at-home/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/markus-winkler-metta-retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Challis":MAILTO:ian@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/three-tenets-peacemaking-e1617398076839.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20200806T013200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200919T163455Z UID:10001266-1603965600-1603974600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion with Beth Mulligan DESCRIPTION:Fall Fundraiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 session series on Thursdays\, September 10 to October 29 @ 10 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\n\nInsight Community of the Desert in cooperation with Mindful Way is please to announce Mindful Self Compassion. This eight week program is designed to bring greater ease and well being to your daily life by combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion. This combination is a powerful tool for emotional resilience. \n\n\n\nBeth Mulligan is graciously donating all proceeds from the class to Insight Community of the Desert to help us overcome our current budget shortfalls. Please consider making additional donations to support our sangha or to help people attend who might not otherwise be able to participate.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is Mindful Self Compassion (MSC)?\n\n\n\nMiindful Self Compassion was developed by Christopher K. Germer\, PhD\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy (www.MindfulSelfCompassion.org) and Kristin Neff\, PhD\, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org). \n\n\n\nMindfulness is the first step in emotional healing—being able to turn toward and acknowledge our difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy\, sadness\, anger\, confusion) with a spirit of openness and curiosity. Self-compassion involves responding to these difficult thoughts and feelings with kindness\, sympathy and understanding so that we soothe and comfort ourselves when we’re hurting. MSC is a compassion skills building class\, not a meditation class. It is a great follow up to any other Mindfulness program (MBSR\, Mindful Eating etc.) \n\n\n\nMSC can be learned by anyone. In this program you’ll learn: \n\n\n\nhow to stop being so hard on yourselfhow to handle difficult emotions with greater easehow to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticismhow to transform difficult relationships\, both old and newmindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday lifethe theory and research behind mindful self-compassionhow to become your own best teacher\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\n\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. 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. \n\n\n\nShe is a long time student of Charles Tenshin Fletcher- Abbot of Yokoji Zen Mountain Center\, where she practices\, trains and has lived in residence. She has also attended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh and Pema Chodron. Beth is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. \n\n\n\nHer passion is teaching meditation in a way that makes everyone feel welcome and at home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $395. Fee includes eight 2.5 hr sessions\, one 4 hour retreat and all materials. There are a few limited scholarships available. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive the link for joining the class series after completing registration. \n\n\n\nDana: If you can not attend\, please consider making additional donations to support our sangha or to help people attend who might not otherwise be able to participate.  You can contribute at any level that is comfortable. \n\n\n\n\nDonations URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/msc-2/2020-10-29/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/msc-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200725T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20200513T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T221845Z UID:10001249-1595667600-1595685600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:A Day of Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom for Current Times DESCRIPTION:Daylong With Beth Mulligan and Nana Korantema\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGive yourself and practitioner friends the gift of experiencing mindfulness together\, primarily in silence. Our time together will be spent on practices focused on reducing the long term health effects of stress on the body and mind. These practices from Dr. Jon Kabata-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program are founded on 2\,500 years of Buddhist teachings and 40 years of evidenced based research\, \n\n\n\nDuring the day we will flow seamlessly between gentle Yoga\, Qigong based Mindful Movement (accessible for everyone)\, sitting\, walking practice\, and a Dharma talk. We will practice mindful eating during the 30 minutes lunch break. \n\n\n\nJoin us in doing our part\, one by one\, to create a safer\, saner\, and more peaceful world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBeth Mulligan \n\n\n\nBeth Mulligan Beth Mulligan has completed all steps of the professional Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher training program through the University of Massachusetts under Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD and his colleagues and is a certified MBSR teacher. \n\n\n\nShe is a long time student of Charles Tenshin Fletcher- Abbot of Yokoji Zen Mountain Center\, where she practices\, trains and has lived in residence. Beth is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. \n\n\n\nBeth’s passion is teaching meditation in a way that makes everyone feel welcome and at home. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNana Panyin Korantema Pierce Williams Ayeboafo\, MS\, CMT\n\n\n\nNana Korantema is a qualified MBSR Teacher\, on the certification pathway through the UCSD Mindfulness Based Professional Training Institute. For more than 20 years\, she has been an educator\, counselor\, and senior priest practitioner (Nana Okomfo Panyin) in the Akom Tradition\, Ghana\, West Africa. \n\n\n\nBy embracing mindfulness meditation\, Nana Korantema serves as a bridge between traditional practice and modern existence. She remains humbled by the healing powers of compassion\, forgiveness\, and love. \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\nYou will receive the link for joining the retreat after completing registration. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/wisdom/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ancient-wisdom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200719T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200719T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T004441Z UID:10000747-1595176200-1595181600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Honoring Black Lives Lost to Racial Violence DESCRIPTION:In solidarity with Black Lives Matter\, we are offering a memorial service which will replace our Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk. Our practice asks us to be present and attentive. Our attention is being called to the state of racially motivated violence and discrimination in our society and around the world today. \nPlease join us as we pay our respects\, say their names\, and awaken to the possibility of a more just society together. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/honoring-black-lives-matter/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BLM-400.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T190353Z UID:10000699-1591813800-1591819200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club 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-2020-02-12/2020-06-10/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg 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:20260616T045330 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:20200408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T165728Z UID:10000702-1586376000-1586376000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online - ICD Book Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month. \nApril’s book selection is On the Brink of Everything:  Grace Gravity & Gettin Old by Parker J. Palmer.  The discussion will be held on the zoom platform. \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.\nSubscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/icd-book-club-2020-02-12-2020-04-08/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/on-the-brink-of-everything_orig.jpg 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:20260616T045330 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:20200316T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200316T123000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T204728Z UID:10000701-1583346600-1583352000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:ICD Book Club 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-2020-02-12-2020-03-11/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg 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:20260616T045330 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:20200105T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200105T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200104T233000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200102T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20200101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20191231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20191230T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20191229T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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:20191207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T045330 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 END:VCALENDAR