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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Cheryl Slean
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-2019-11-24/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY: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-2019-11-26/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191127T181500
DTSTAMP:20260612T164119
CREATED:20161212T043244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z
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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/2019-11-27/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191128T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191024T012132Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to gather around the table at Insight Community of the Desert’s first sangha Feast of Gratitude on Thanksgiving Day.  As we break bread together in a spirit of shared gratitude\, your presence is sure to light up our celebration!  We will provide turkey and vegan turkey as well as gravies and beverages.  The rest of our festive meal will be potluck.  Please bring only vegetarian dishes so that everyone can enjoy the feast. \nTo let us know you are coming\, or to assist the Event Coordinator\, please click the RSVP link below. \nR S V P
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/feast-of-gratitude/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T180000
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CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T210656Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191203T200000
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CREATED:20161225T002357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T210729Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T164120
CREATED:20190403T163248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T224307Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191208T163000
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CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191030T211320Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191210T200000
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CREATED:20161225T002357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T105814Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191215T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T164120
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T213337Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T164120
CREATED:20161225T002357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191214T214803Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191222T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191222T180000
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CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T213418Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191229T180000
DTSTAMP:20260612T164120
CREATED:20191222T043355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T051022Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191230T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-12-30/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191231T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
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SUMMARY:Beginner’s Mind – Starting Simply.  A week of practice to begin the New Year.
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful opportunity to practice with ICD teachers and friends from Sunday to Sunday.  \nBegin the new year supported by these great practice opportunities: \n\n\nSunday\, 12/29 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Ian Challis \n\n\nMonday\, 12/30 6:30pm\, “Motivating Ourselves with Love and Compassion\,” sit and dharma talk with Beth Mulligan. \n\n\nTuesday\, 12/31 6:30pm\, New Year’s Eve sit and dharma talk with Jokai Blackwell. \n\n\nWednesday\, 1/1 6:30pm\, short sit and chanting of refuges and precepts with Ian Challis. \n\n\nThursday\, 1/2 6:30pm\, “Simply Walk” an exploration of the powerful practice of walking meditation\, with Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nFriday\, 1/3 6:30pm\, “Simply Chant” Sit followed by chanting the metta sutta and other traditional theravadan chants\, with Ian Challis \n\n\nSaturday 1/4\, 10:30am\, Meditation Instruction. An hour long class in the basics of meditation\, for new meditators or anyone wanting support around their practice. With Lorene Jabola. \n\n\nSunday 1/5\, 4:30pm\, sit and dharma talk with Cheryl Slean \n\n\nThis week of practice is dana based. Please give generously to support this unique event and our teachers. We suggest a minimum donation of $10 for each event. Please give according to your means and ability so that these events are available to everyone. No one is turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may attend all or any of the sessions. Registration not necessary!
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/starting-simply-1-5/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Special
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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-1-7-2020/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY: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-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-01-12/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY: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-1-7-2020-2020-01-14/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY: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-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-01-19/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation as Refuge with Valerie Cusson
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-1-7-2020-2020-01-21/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY: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/2020-01-23/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Arinna Weisman
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-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-01-26/
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
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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-1-7-2020-2020-01-28/
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200201T113000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Meditate
DESCRIPTION:On the First Saturday of every month we offer a Learning to Meditate class. If you are new to meditation or would like a teacher-led refresher\, please join us at 10:30 am for an hour of instruction and answers to your questions. Donation: We suggest $20 for this class. Donations are shared between the center and the teacher. Whatever you can offer is appreciated and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/learning-to-meditate-2-2020-02-01/2020-02-01/
LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200202T180000
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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-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-02-02/
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
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