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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T210656Z UID:10000695-1575217800-1575223200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. 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\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. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2019-12-01/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161225T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T210729Z UID:10000919-1575397800-1575403200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation as Refuge with Beth Mulligan DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care\, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone. beginning meditators\, and experienced practitioners alike. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2019-12-03/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191204T181500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T043244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z UID:10000349-1575480600-1575483300@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Just Sit DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Please come five minutes early so we can start on time.\nEveryone is welcome!\nCost: Donation (dana) based. Collection goes to the Center URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit/2019-12-04/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20260612T105323 CREATED:20190403T163248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T224307Z UID:10000650-1575730800-1575741600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: A Contemplative Life of Meditation with Alan Arkin and Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Alan Arkin for an intimate afternoon to discuss his 50+ years of meditation practice and dedication to a spiritual way of life. Mr. Arkin affirms that his spiritual life is the center of his life. He has arranged his life to be near spiritual communities and he has lived in spiritual communities. He is super clear” “It is all about the inner life anyway” He has visited Insight Community of the Desert (ICD) in the past and would like to extend his support to our Sangha by appearing for this ICD Fundraiser. \nMany of you will recognize Mr. Arkin’s name from his appearance in over 100 film and television roles. He is also an acclaimed director\, producer\, author\, singer-composer. He has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards\, a Golden Globe\, and was awarded the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2006) for his performance in the film “Little Miss Sunshine”. \nCost: This is a fund-raising event and is being offered to the entire Coachella Valley. We are offering donation levels of $125 – 1000. As this is a unique opportunity to practice generosity in support of our community\, we ask and encourage everyone to donate at the highest level that they are able. \nThere will be a limited number of seats available for this event. Please register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. \nRegistration Closed \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/alan-arkin-and-friends/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Fundraiser,Social,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/alan_arkin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T211320Z UID:10000696-1575822600-1575828000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Beth Mulligan DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. 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\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. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2019-12-08/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161225T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T105814Z UID:10000920-1576002600-1576008000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation as Refuge with Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care\, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone. beginning meditators\, and experienced practitioners alike. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2018-08-07-2-2018-08-21-2019-12-10/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191211T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191211T181500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T043244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z UID:10000350-1576085400-1576088100@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Just Sit DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Please come five minutes early so we can start on time.\nEveryone is welcome!\nCost: Donation (dana) based. Collection goes to the Center URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit/2019-12-11/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T213337Z UID:10000700-1576427400-1576432800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. 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\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. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2019-12-15/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191217T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191217T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161225T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T214803Z UID:10000921-1576607400-1576612800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation as Refuge with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care\, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone. beginning meditators\, and experienced practitioners alike. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2018-08-07-2-2018-08-21-2019-12-17/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191218T181500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T043244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z UID:10000351-1576690200-1576692900@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Just Sit DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Please come five minutes early so we can start on time.\nEveryone is welcome!\nCost: Donation (dana) based. Collection goes to the Center URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit/2019-12-18/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191222T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191222T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T213418Z UID:10000704-1577032200-1577037600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Lorene Jabola DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. 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\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. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2019-12-22/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20191225T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191225T181500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20161212T043244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z UID:10000352-1577295000-1577297700@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Just Sit DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Please come five minutes early so we can start on time.\nEveryone is welcome!\nCost: Donation (dana) based. Collection goes to the Center URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit/2019-12-25/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events 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:20260612T105323 CREATED:20191222T043355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051022Z UID:10001231-1577637000-1577642400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-29/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 CREATED:20191222T043521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051112Z UID:10001233-1577730600-1577736000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply. A week of practice to begin the New Year. DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday. \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary! URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-30/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/stacked-rocks.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105323 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 END:VCALENDAR