Insight Community of the Desert

Online Meditation as Refuge with Eileen Ybarra
2025-02-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Eileen Ybarra
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-02-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
About the Teacher: Jokai Blackwell
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Sunday In-Person Sit:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Online Meditation as Refuge with Valerie Cusson
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Valerie Cusson
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Meditation and Dharma Talk with Mary Stancavage - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-02-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Note that this is a NEW TIME. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
About the Teacher: Mary Stancavage
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Sunday In-Person Sit:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Online Meditation as Refuge with Rosamaría Segura
2025-02-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Rosamaría Segura
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-02-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
About the Teacher: Ian Challis
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Sunday In-Person Sit:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Online Meditation as Refuge with Jokai Blackwell
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Jokai Blackwell
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Meditation and Dharma Talk with Valerie Cusson - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-03-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
About the Teacher: Valerie Cusson
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Sunday In-Person Sit:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Online Meditation as Refuge with Mary Stancavage
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Mary Stancavage
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

May Celebration with Ian Challis, Jokai Blackwell & Mary Stancavage - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-05-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
You’re Invited to ICD’s Birthday Party!
Day: May 4th
Time: 10.30 a.m. – Noon
Where: Mizell Center, Palm Springs
Who: Everyone!
It’s time to come together to celebrate Insight Community of the Desert’s birthday (technically not May 4th, but close enough for cake)!
The program is simple: a 15-minute sit, 15 minutes for a few words from our teachers, and an hour to enjoy food and company. The first 30 minutes of the celebration will have a Zoom option. You don’t need to RSVP and we encourage you to bring friends.
ICD will provide cold drinks, cups, and plates; we hope you will bring a treat to share with your friends. We don’t have access to a kitchen, so please bring items that don’t need preparation.
But don’t feel that you need to bring something to celebrate! Come as you are; bring something or not, and please invite a friend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to RSVP?
No, and feel free to bring a friend (or two).
Which room at Mizell will we be using?
Luckily, we will be able to use the dining room, which we pass through to get to the smaller of our regular meeting rooms. There will be, in other words, plenty of seats and space to mill about.
How much food should I expect?
Think snacks, not a full meal. ICD will provide drinks and cups as well as small plates and napkins and we invite sangha members to bring something to share.
If I want to bring something, what should I bring?
We will not have access to a kitchen, so you should bring something that does not require assembly. Handheld snacks are ideal!
Is there a signup sheet to bring treats?
No, we are trusting that serendipity will result in a delightful, though limited, array of options.
I still have questions
Reach out to a board member: info@desertinsight.org
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Party:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Online Meditation as Refuge with Ian Challis
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Zoom Meeting
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.
Cost: Donation basis; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertinsight.org
Teacher bio: Ian Challis
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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

Meditation and Dharma Talk with Rosamaría Segura - IN-PERSON & ONLINE
2025-05-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Mizell Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
This Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome.
There will be time for meditation, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers, and time for your comments and questions.
About the Teacher: Rosamaría Segura
Dana
Cost: 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.
Directions to the Sunday In-Person Sit:
Mizell Center, 480 S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Google Maps
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=[REDACTED] ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: [REDACTED] 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
