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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210706T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
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:20260528T013147
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T181500
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T144820Z
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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:20260528T013147
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:20260528T013147
CREATED:20210613T174049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T145701Z
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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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210616T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T024841Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
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:20260528T013147
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T145801Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T180337Z
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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-2-2021-06-08/
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:20260528T013147
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210604T101500
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
CREATED:20191126T111403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T014644Z
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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:20260528T013147
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:20260528T013147
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013147
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T175857Z
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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. \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:20260528T013148
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T212444Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20200205T180500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T195721Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T175835Z
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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-2021-05-18/
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:20210516T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T215933Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Karma\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKarma is the law of moral causation. The theory of Karma is a fundamental doctrine in Buddhism. \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 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-2021-05-16/
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:20210515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20200204T160900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210403T003904Z
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SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat:  The Three Tenets of Zen Peacemaking with Jokai Blackwell
DESCRIPTION:The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world. \n\n\nThe Three Tenets of Zen Peacemaking were originally developed and taught by Roshi Bernie Glassman\, a Dharma successor of Maezumi Roshi and pioneer of engaged Buddhism.  \nAt Yokoji Zen Mountain Center\, we focus on the Three Tenets during our monthly Day of Reflection. The Three Tenets: Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action serve as a catalyst for transformative engagement in the world. The Three Tenets support our ability to clearly see\, work with\, and respond to complex and deeply triggering concerns and issues. Through the practice of meditation\, we come face to face with Not-Knowing\, realizing the limitations of our fixed ideas and concepts. Out of this place of open encounter with life\, our capacity to Bear Witness to the pain of the world emerges. As we hear the cries and sorrow of a land in tumult\, we naturally Take Action to respond to the suffering we see and feel all around us. \nThis day long retreat will include ample time for meditation and periods of restful silence as well as dharma talks and discussions focused on Not-Knowing\, Bearing Witness and Taking Action.  \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: The sliding scale registration fee for this event is $45 with sliding scale.  \n\n\n\nA portion of this fee is shared with the teacher\, however this does not mean the costs of the event or teachings are fully covered.  Dana (voluntary donations) may be offered on the day of the event\, and we encourage you to offer as much support of generosity as you are able. Please know that our policy is that no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. When people are able to extend as much generosity as possible\, financial accessibility to our events comes with greater ease for the whole community.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJokai Blackwell\n\n\n\nGuiding Council \n\n\n\nJokai relocated to Southern California from the UK in 2000 to study with Charles Tenshin Fletcher Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center. After completing formal study\, encompassing over a decade of residential training and service\, he received Dharma Transmission (full authorization to teach) in the White Plum Lineage of Zen Buddhism. Jokai emphasizes the direct experience of awakening using contemporary language and time-honored methods. \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n9.00am – Welcome and Introductions \n\n\n\n9.10am – Opening Meditation \n\n\n\n9.30am – Dharma Talk: Not Knowing \n\n\n\n10.00am – Just Sitting Meditation \n\n\n\n10.30am – Tea Break (maintain silence) \n\n\n\n11.00am – Dharma Talk: Bearing Witness\, followed by Questions and Comments \n\n\n\n11.40pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n12.00pm – Lunch Break (maintain silence) \n\n\n\n1.00pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n1.20pm – Dharma Talk: Taking Action\, followed by Questions and Comments \n\n\n\n2.00pm – Meditation \n\n\n\n2.20pm – Reflections and Sharing on the Three Tenets \n\n\n\n3:00pm – Closing
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/three-tenets/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T173203Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Rosamaria 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-2021-05-11/
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:20210509T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T003100Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Panna/Prajna or Wisdom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“To carry the self forward and illuminate myriad things is delusion. That myriad things come forth and illuminate the self is awakening.” \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. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks in April and May will focus on The Paramitas (perfection or completeness) \n\nDana (generosity)\nSila (morality)\nKhanti/Ksanti (patience)\nViriya/Virya (energy)\nSamadhi/Dhyana (meditation)\nPanna/Prajna (wisdom)\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. \nInfo about 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-2021-05-09/
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:20210504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T172808Z
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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. \nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event.
URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-2021-05-04/
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:20210502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T002207Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Lorene Jabola
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Samadhi/Dhyana or Meditation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“When you see forms or hear sounds\, fully engaging body-and-mind\, you intuit dharma intimately.“ \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. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks in April and May will focus on The Paramitas (perfection or completeness) \n\nDana (generosity)\nSila (morality)\nKhanti/Ksanti (patience)\nViriya/Virya (energy)\nSamadhi/Dhyana (meditation)\nPanna/Prajna (wisdom)\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. \nInfo about 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-2021-05-02/
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:20210427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T213911Z
UID:10000763-1619548200-1619553600@desertinsight.org
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-2021-04-27/
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:20210425T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20161212T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T000231Z
UID:10000139-1619368200-1619373600@desertinsight.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Mary Stancavage
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Viriya/Virya or Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Humble and not conceited\, contented and easily satisfied. unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways” \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. \nFor the next months\, the Guiding Council will be leading the Sangha in an examination of the basics of Dharma. The Sunday Dharma Talks in April and May will focus on The Paramitas (perfection or completeness) \n\nDana (generosity)\nSila (morality)\nKhanti/Ksanti (patience)\nViriya/Virya (energy)\nSamadhi/Dhyana (meditation)\nPanna/Prajna (wisdom)\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. \nInfo about 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-2021-04-25/
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:20210420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T013148
CREATED:20201203T203906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T213222Z
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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-2021-04-20/
LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org
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