BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Community of the Desert - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://desertinsight.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Insight Community of the Desert REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T165938Z UID:10000682-1606242600-1606248000@desertinsight.org 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-2020-11-24/ 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:20201122T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T170555Z UID:10000775-1606062600-1606068000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-11-22/ 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:20201117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T165934Z UID:10001021-1605637800-1605643200@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-2020-11-17/ 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:20201115T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T170037Z UID:10000774-1605457800-1605463200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Mary Stancavage 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.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-11-15/ 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:20201114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20200806T013200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T180229Z UID:10001258-1605369600-1605373200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Deepen Your Practice: Group Interview Sessions with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:Take your meditation and dharma understanding to the next level with monthly online group interviews with Cheryl. The meetings will be similar to group interviews at a retreat\, where several people meet together with the teacher to get feedback on their practice questions and reports. This is an opportunity for serious meditators with a regular practice to receive individual guidance from an experienced meditation teacher\, as well as learning from others’ interactions with the teacher. \n\n\n\nAll experience levels are welcome\, as long as participants have a daily meditation practice and a commitment to attend silent retreats when conditions allow. \n\n\n\nCost: This program is being offered on a dana (generosity donation) basis. More than ever\, we see how deeply interrelated we are. Supporting our sangha and our teachers through the practice of dana is an act of wisdom\, compassion\, and love. Thank you. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for each class. A one hour class will allow Q&A with 6-8 people\, chosen first come\, first served from the registration list. To allow for no-shows\, we will slightly over-book the class. Any registrants who are not heard due to time will be offered the option to go to the top of the list for the next meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save the email. The link you receive is unique to you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\n\n Cheryl Slean has practiced Insight meditation intensively since 1995\, including hundreds of days of silent retreat. She was authorized to teach in 2007 and leads classes and residential retreats worldwide. In the secular mindfulness world\, Cheryl has a Certification in Mindfulness Facilitation from UCLA and has taught at many health & wellness\, addiction recovery and business settings as well as online with Mindful Schools. Cheryl is also a writer\, filmmaker and educator in the arts and sustainability\, and is currently working on social impact climate communication with the Natural Resources Defense Council. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/deepen-practice/2020-11-14/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Untitled-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20201107T165730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T165734Z UID:10001267-1605033000-1605038400@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-2020-11-10/ 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:20201108T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20201107T165958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T170002Z UID:10001268-1604853000-1604858400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-11-08/ 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:20201108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201108T143000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T173030Z UID:10000123-1604840400-1604845800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Stories of Pride DESCRIPTION:We’re going through a lot right now\, and getting by together. Understanding that the this event may not be best celebrated this weekend\, the Diversity Committee has decided to postpone it to Spring 2021. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our newsletter to receive log on information URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/stories/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T150516Z UID:10001020-1604428200-1604433600@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-2020-11-03/ 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:20201101T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201101T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T233519Z UID:10000773-1604248200-1604253600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-11-01/ 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:20201029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20200806T013200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200919T163455Z UID:10001266-1603965600-1603974600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Mindful Self-Compassion with Beth Mulligan DESCRIPTION:Fall Fundraiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 session series on Thursdays\, September 10 to October 29 @ 10 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\n\nInsight Community of the Desert in cooperation with Mindful Way is please to announce Mindful Self Compassion. This eight week program is designed to bring greater ease and well being to your daily life by combining the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion. This combination is a powerful tool for emotional resilience. \n\n\n\nBeth Mulligan is graciously donating all proceeds from the class to Insight Community of the Desert to help us overcome our current budget shortfalls. Please consider making additional donations to support our sangha or to help people attend who might not otherwise be able to participate.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is Mindful Self Compassion (MSC)?\n\n\n\nMiindful Self Compassion was developed by Christopher K. Germer\, PhD\, leader in the integration of mindfulness and psychotherapy (www.MindfulSelfCompassion.org) and Kristin Neff\, PhD\, pioneering researcher in the field of self-compassion (www.Self-Compassion.org). \n\n\n\nMindfulness is the first step in emotional healing—being able to turn toward and acknowledge our difficult thoughts and feelings (such as inadequacy\, sadness\, anger\, confusion) with a spirit of openness and curiosity. Self-compassion involves responding to these difficult thoughts and feelings with kindness\, sympathy and understanding so that we soothe and comfort ourselves when we’re hurting. MSC is a compassion skills building class\, not a meditation class. It is a great follow up to any other Mindfulness program (MBSR\, Mindful Eating etc.) \n\n\n\nMSC can be learned by anyone. In this program you’ll learn: \n\n\n\nhow to stop being so hard on yourselfhow to handle difficult emotions with greater easehow to motivate yourself with encouragement rather than criticismhow to transform difficult relationships\, both old and newmindfulness and self-compassion practices for home and everyday lifethe theory and research behind mindful self-compassionhow to become your own best teacher\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\n\nBeth Mulligan\, PA-C is a certified MBSR teacher\, teacher trainer\, and adjunct faculty through the UMASS Center for Mindfulness. She has been teaching MBSR for over a decade to diverse populations; from the critically ill\, to non-profit organizations\, the underserved\, educators\, and corporate leaders. Beth teaches the 10-week and nine-day practicum for teachers in training nationally and internationally. Beth is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and teacher trainer and does international training for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. \n\n\n\nShe is a long time student of Charles Tenshin Fletcher- Abbot of Yokoji Zen Mountain Center\, where she practices\, trains and has lived in residence. She has also attended retreats with Thich Nhat Hanh and Pema Chodron. Beth is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. \n\n\n\nHer passion is teaching meditation in a way that makes everyone feel welcome and at home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $395. Fee includes eight 2.5 hr sessions\, one 4 hour retreat and all materials. There are a few limited scholarships available. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nYou will receive the link for joining the class series after completing registration. \n\n\n\nDana: If you can not attend\, please consider making additional donations to support our sangha or to help people attend who might not otherwise be able to participate.  You can contribute at any level that is comfortable. \n\n\n\n\nDonations URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/msc-2/2020-10-29/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Classes,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/msc-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T150437Z UID:10001019-1603823400-1603828800@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-2020-10-27/ 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:20201025T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201025T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T011411Z UID:10000772-1603643400-1603648800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-10-11-2020-10-25/ 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:20201023T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201023T171500 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T013047Z UID:10001022-1603470600-1603473300@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. \n\n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/metta-meditation/ 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:20201020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T150347Z UID:10001018-1603218600-1603224000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Cheryl Slean 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-2020-10-20/ 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:20201018T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201018T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T011241Z UID:10000771-1603038600-1603044000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-10-11-2020-10-18/ 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:20201013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201013T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T150255Z UID:10001017-1602613800-1602619200@desertinsight.org 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-2020-10-13/ 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:20201011T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201011T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T011110Z UID:10000764-1602433800-1602439200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-10-11/ 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:20201006T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T150100Z UID:10001016-1602009000-1602014400@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-2020-10-06/ 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:20201004T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T235940Z UID:10000760-1601829000-1601834400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Pablo Das 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.\nPlease subscribe to our mailing list for instructions on joining this online event. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-10-4-2020/ 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:20201002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T103000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T012931Z UID:10001053-1601631000-1601634600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Reuel Young 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-2020-10-02/ 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:20200929T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200929T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204805Z UID:10001015-1601404200-1601409600@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-2020-09-29/ 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:20200928T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20200513T015157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T160704Z UID:10001255-1601317800-1601323200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Karma Cafe DESCRIPTION:6 sessions on Mondays\, June 29\, 2020 to September 28\, 2020 @ 6:30 – 8 pm.\n\n\n\nTopics\n\n\n\nJune 29: AgingJuly 13: AgingJuly 27: SicknessAugust 10: SicknessSeptember 7: DeathSeptember 28: Death\n\n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join Louise Lambert at the Karma Café. The program’s intention is to provide an opportunity for individuals to share experiences and views on the challenges of aging\, sickness\, and death. According to legend\, upon first having witnessed these inescapable human experiences\, the young Prince Siddhartha—the future Buddha—found an impetus to begin his search for awakening\, for a way out of suffering. \n\n\n\nToday\, those of us beyond our youth are also faced with these same challenges. And that is what led ICD to create Karma Café as a means of coming together in a supportive\, compassionate\, and caring environment to discuss these vital subjects. In a spirit of clarity\, please note that the program is not intended to be a grief support or counseling group. \n\n\n\nPlease register in advance for each session of the Karma Café: \n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please save the email. The link you receive is unique to you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: While this new program is free of charge\, dana is welcomed to support the Center. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/karma-cafe/2020-09-28/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Series CATEGORIES:Featured,Recurring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/asmaa-m-NALyXeb8il4-unsplash-scaled-e1591391345346.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200927T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204724Z UID:10000129-1601224200-1601229600@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Cheryl Slean DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-09-27/ 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:20200922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200922T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T174459Z UID:10001014-1600799400-1600804800@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-2020-09-22/ 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:20200920T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200920T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204540Z UID:10000128-1600619400-1600624800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Beth Mulligan DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-09-20/ 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:20200915T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200915T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204437Z UID:10001013-1600194600-1600200000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyone who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity for care\, compassion and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone. beginning meditators\, and experienced practitioners alike. \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-2020-09-15/ 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:20200913T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200913T180000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204347Z UID:10000126-1600014600-1600020000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Jokai Blackwell DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this weekly meeting and teaching. Everyone is welcome.\nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions\nCost: Donation basis\, there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2020-09-13/ 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:20200909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20200205T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T234614Z UID:10001237-1599676200-1599681600@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. \nThe selection for September is “The Displace:  Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives”  by Viet Thanh Nguyen. \nVisit the Book Club website to get information on the selected book and author. \nEveryone is welcome! \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/icd-book-club/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/thumbnail_The-Displaced_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T084917 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T204235Z UID:10001012-1599589800-1599595200@desertinsight.org 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-2020-09-08/ LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR