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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Lorene Jabola
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. \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. \nTeacher bio: Lorene Jabola \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2021-08-17/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210815T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
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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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-08-15/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210708T023034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T190848Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Lorene Jabola
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. \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. \nTeacher bio: Lorene Jabola \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2021-08-10/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210808T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210706T183448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T171628Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Lorene Jabola
DESCRIPTION:In ancient China\, there was a nun named Myōshin who was in charge of the guest houses of the Kyōzan monastery. Seventeen visiting monks were discussing the koan of the wind and the flag\, and all had missed the point. In a strong and authoritative voice she said\, “It is not the wind that moves; it is not the flag that moves; it is not the mind that moves.” Upon hearing this\, all seventeen monks came to enlightenment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-08-08/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T191239Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Thomas Davis
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. \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. \nGuest Teacher bio: Thomas Davis \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2021-08-03/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210801T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T232155Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Valerie Cusson: Right Concentration
DESCRIPTION:“A silver bird flies over the autumn lake. When it has passed\, the lake’s surface does not try to hold on to the image of the bird.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-08-01/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T184421Z
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SUMMARY:Online 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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-07-27/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210725T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T145131Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis: Right Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:“You shine the light of mindfulness on the object of your attention\, and at the same time you shine the light of mindfulness on yourself. You observe the object of your attention and you also see your own storehouse full of precious gems.”  Thich Nhat Hanh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-07-25/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T172945Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Rosamaría Segura
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. \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. \nTeacher bio: Rosamaría Segura \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-07-20/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T232217Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Yushin Tipton: Right Effort
DESCRIPTION:The Fourfold Right Diligence is nourished by joy and interest. The Buddha asked the monk Sona\, “What happens if the string of your instrument is too loose?” “When you pluck it\, there will be no sound\,” Sona replied. “What happens when the string is too taut?” “It will break.” “The practice of the Way is the same\,” the Buddha said. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout our Guest Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-07-18/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T173627Z
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SUMMARY:Online 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. \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. \nTeacher bio: Jokai Blackwell \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-07-13/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T223331Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis: Right Livelihood
DESCRIPTION:“Bringing awareness to every moment\, we try to have a vocation that is beneficial to humans\, animals\, plants\, and the earth […] We should be awake to the consequences\, far and near\, of the way we earn our living.”  Thich Nhat Hanh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-07-11/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T172906Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Lorene Jabola
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. \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. \nTeacher bio: Lorene Jabola \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-07-06/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210704T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T223316Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Lorene Jabola:  Right Action
DESCRIPTION:“Right Action (samyak karmanta) means right action of the body. It is the practice of touching love and preventing harm\, the practice of non-violence toward ourselves and others.”  Thich Nhat Hanh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-07-04/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T174640Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Rosamaría Segura
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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-06-29/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T181500
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210227T005900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T004202Z
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SUMMARY:Townhall - Conversations with the Board
DESCRIPTION:Please Join us in our monthly conversation with the ICD Board directly after the Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk.\nAddress your questions to the Board.  Share your visions and ideas\, for the future of our Sangha. Give us your feedback.  Share readings that inspired your meditation.   \nLet’s build community by reaching out to each other in new ways. \n \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/townhall/2021-06-27/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell: Right Speech
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Monks\, a statement endowed with five factors is well-spoken\, not ill-spoken. It is blameless & unfaulted by knowledgeable people. Which five? It is spoken at the right time. It is spoken in truth. It is spoken affectionately. It is spoken beneficially. It is spoken with a mind of good-will.”  \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-06-27/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T181003Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Lorene Jabola
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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-06-22/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210620T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T145701Z
UID:10001325-1624206600-1624212000@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Mary Stancavage: Right Intention
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought. If with an impure mind a person speaks or acts suffering follows him like the wheel that follows the foot of the ox. Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought. If with a pure mind a person speaks or acts happiness follows him like his never-departing shadow.” \n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout our Guest Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-06-20/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T024841Z
UID:10001247-1623868200-1623873600@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.  Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nVisit the Book Club Blog to get information on the selected book and author. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list to receive the zoom link.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/books-2021-01-13-2021-06-09/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T180435Z
UID:10001272-1623781800-1623787200@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online 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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-06-15/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T145801Z
UID:10000790-1623601800-1623607200@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis: Right View
DESCRIPTION:Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Savatthi. “Monks\, there are these four floods. Which four? The flood of sensuality\, the flood of becoming\, the flood of views\, & the flood of ignorance. These are the four floods. “Now\, this noble eightfold path is to be developed for direct knowledge of\, comprehension of\, the total ending of\, & the abandoning of these four floods.” \n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks from June 13th – August 1st will focus on Walking the Eightfold Path: Extraordinary teachings for an ordinary life. \nThe Buddha taught the following eight elements as essential to realization: \n\nRight View\nRight Intention\nRight Speech\nRight Action\nRight Livelihood\nRight Effort\nRight Mindfulness\nRight Concentration\n\nWe’ll explore these eight aspects of the Buddhist path to enlightenment and how we can apply these ancient teachings to help us live our day-to-day lives more skillfully. \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. \nAbout the Teacher: bio \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-06-13/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003501
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T180337Z
UID:10001271-1623177000-1623182400@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Lorene Jabola
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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-06-08/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210606T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20210514T220002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T001644Z
UID:10001324-1622997000-1623002400@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Lorene Jabola
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Karma\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Karma\, the cause and results of every action\, comes from the heart’s intentions and precede each action.” – Jack Kornfield \n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \n\n\n\nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks on May 16th\, May 30th and June 6th will focus on Views on Karma: Let’s explore this deep and powerful aspect of Wise View. We’ll work toward understanding what karma is and what it isn’t\, and how to work with it skillfully. \n\n\n\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 \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. \n\n\n\n[et_bloom_inline optin_id="optin_6"]
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-06-06/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/lotus-1205631_1280.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T101500
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20191126T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T014644Z
UID:10001165-1622799000-1622801700@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends
DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he taught them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. Metta is a form of practice that helps us touch deeply into our own hearts\, uncover the energies of kindness and compassion\, and share these energies for the benefit of all beings.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful practice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online.  These 45 minute meetings will be practice- focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. If you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing.  After practice there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/metta-meditation-2021-06-04-2/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T235212Z
UID:10001270-1622572200-1622577600@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online 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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-06-01/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T213358Z
UID:10000789-1622392200-1622397600@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Karma\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirewood becomes ash\, and it does not become firewood again. Yet\, do not suppose that the ash is future and the firewood past. \n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. \nThe Sunday Dharma Talks on May 16th\, May 30th and June 6th will focus on Views on Karma: Let’s explore this deep and powerful aspect of Wise View. We’ll work toward understanding what karma is and what it isn’t\, and how to work with it skillfully. \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. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-05-30/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pexels-елена-7060096-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T175857Z
UID:10000767-1621967400-1621972800@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Online 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. \nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2-2021-05-25/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210523T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T212444Z
UID:10000788-1621787400-1621792800@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Pablo Das
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Trauma and Buddhist Mindfulness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma featuring several series of interrelated Sunday Dharma Talks. On Sunday\, May 23rd\, our guest speaker will focus on Trauma and Buddhist Mindfulness. \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. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2021-05-23/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T003502
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T195721Z
UID:10001246-1621449000-1621454400@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:ICD Book Club - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a discussion of the monthly book selection.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month.  Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nVisit the Book Club Blog to get information on the selected book and author. \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list to receive the zoom link.  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/books-2021-01-13-2021-05-12/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/hqdefault.jpg
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