BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Community of the Desert - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Insight Community of the Desert 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:20200223T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200223T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T032208 CREATED:20161212T014107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191222T045110Z UID:10000109-1582475400-1582480800@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-2017-04-02-2019-03-10-2-2019-03-24-2020-02-23/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T032208 CREATED:20191126T111403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200223T221018Z UID:10000997-1582655400-1582660800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Meditation as Refuge with Larry Yang and Gina Sharpe DESCRIPTION:Long-time colleagues and friends\, GIna Sharpe and Larry Yang\, will have a dharma conversation with each other and the group who gathers. \nMeditation 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. \nGina is the founding teacher of New York City Insight.  She co-leads the teacher training at Spirit Rock with our Founding Teacher\, Larry Yang. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-as-refuge-1-7-2020-2020-02-25/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200226T181500 DTSTAMP:20260612T032208 CREATED:20161212T043244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T205532Z UID:10000361-1582738200-1582740900@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Just Sit DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha member for a silent 45 minute peer-led sit. Please come five minutes early so we can start on time.\nEveryone is welcome!\nCost: Donation (dana) based. Collection goes to the Center URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit/2020-02-26/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Recurring,Regular Events ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260612T032208 CREATED:20191125T232651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T004930Z UID:10000987-1582826400-1582835400@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Beth Mulligan & Ian Challis DESCRIPTION:Experience the original 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program! Expertly designed\, and research-backed\, the MBSR course will teach you how to understand and work with the mind-body connection in order to reduce stress and improve self-regulation. The program\, which will be taught in Palm Springs\, provides fun and effective training in a variety of mindfulness techniques\, including mindfulness meditation instruction\, relaxing body awareness practices\, and gentle yoga-type exercises. \nIn this 8 week series you will learn through discussion and exploration to develop a personal awareness and understanding of stress physiology and the mind-body connection. You will learn to apply effective mindfulness techniques which you can practice whenever you need to reduce stress and increase self-regulation.  \nEach class builds upon the previous session. In addition to training and experiencing mindfulness skills\, there will be lively discussions on stress management\, coming off auto-pilot\, the mind-body connection\, how mindfulness changes our relationship to thoughts\, feelings\, emotions\, and pain\, as well as other health-related subjects.\n \nWhat are the benefits of MBSR?\n\nCultivates the ability to pay attention in an open\, non-judgmental way to our surroundings and what is contained in the present moment.\nProvides clearer appraisal of the reality of situations.\nReduces reactivity and stress\, and stress related illnesses.\nBuilds resilience around health\, thoughts\, feelings\, and emotions.\nEnhances mindful communication and problem solving.\nAdds richness to our daily lives by increasing awareness of everyday activities\, such as: walking\, driving\, eating (tasting food without distractions)\, etc.\n\nClass dates: Eight consecutive Thursday evenings 6:00pm to 8:30pm\, beginning January 23 and ending on March 12. Plus daylong retreat\, Saturday\, February 22\, 10:00am to 4:00pm. \nNOTE: This class is now full. If you try and can not register\, please contact Ian@desertinsight.org We may have cancellations or otherwise be able to accommodate you.\nRegister Now\nThe cost for all 8 class modules\, the daylong\, class materials and teacher support is $295. Some work-study and scholarships are available\, please contact an organizer for details. \n  \nThis course is taught by highly experienced teachers Beth Mulligan and Ian Challis\, who have trained with the Centers for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts\, and UC San Diego. The MBSR-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program is the most widely researched and highly acclaimed mindfulness program in the world. \nBeth Mulligan\, PA-C is a certified MBSR teacher\, teacher trainer\, and adjunct faculty through the UMASS Center for Mindfulness. She has been teaching MBSR for over a decade to diverse populations; from the critically ill\, to non-profit organizations\, the underserved\, educators\, and corporate leaders. She currently teaches at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UCI and Insight LA. Beth teaches the 10-week and nine-day practicum for teachers in training nationally and internationally. Beth is a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and teacher trainer and does international training for the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. Beth has a background in primary care medicine as a Board Certified Physician Assistant having graduated Magna cum Laude from Duke University and has practiced medicine for over thirty years. She is a long time student of Charles Tenshin Fletcher\, Roshi at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center where she has lived in residence. Beth is a past Guiding Teacher at Insight Community of the Desert and is a certified yoga instructor. \nIan Challis is a teacher of MBSR and mindfulness techniques based in Palm Springs. Inspired by Beth Mulligan’s teaching\, it is always a special joy for him to teach alongside her. Ian has maintained a dedicated meditation practice for fifteen years. He has spent hundreds of days in silent retreat with remarkable teachers. In 2017 he completed a multi-year training and became certified to teach Insight Meditation by Spirit Rock Meditation Center. After a career in art and product design\, he became a founding board member of Insight Community of the Desert\, which has grown into a thriving meditation center. He currently serves as the center’s Guiding Teacher offering weekly teachings\, workshops\, and residential retreats. Supporting the creation of inclusive and aware communities is a core practice for Ian\, along with his own personal development of cultural humility and sensitivity. Identifying as gay/queer\, Ian has a passion for supporting anyone who feels marginalized in practice communities. URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-with-beth-mulligan-ian-challis/2020-02-27/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBSR-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Mulligan":MAILTO:beth@mindful-way.com GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200229T160000 DTSTAMP:20260612T032208 CREATED:20200204T160900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T155056Z UID:10000707-1582968600-1582992000@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong Retreat: Facing Your Demons with Mary Stancavage DESCRIPTION:The Buddha had to face the armies of Mara on the night of his awakening. Milarepa\, the Tibetan wise man\, came home one day to find his cave filled with demons. Most of us deal with difficulties\, so-called demons\, regularly but often they’re hard to recognize or we choose not to look. Fear\, judgement\, shame\, anger\, distractions and other hindrances can all show up in many ways. Often we try to find a way around them or ignore them altogether but the Buddha invites us to turn towards our difficulties and sit with them. Only through facing and naming our demons do we find freedom. Easier said than done. \nIn this daylong you will have the opportunity to identify what is most uncomfortable and turn towards the discomfort to develop a different relationship with the experience. Come spend a day facing your demons and yourself with kindness and compassion\, Maybe invite them in for tea. There will be dharma talks\, sitting and walking meditation and conversation. Suitable for everyone. \n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCost: The registration fee for this event is $45. A 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 Teacher:  Mary Stancavage has practiced meditation\, yoga\, and cultivated a spiritual practice for over 30 years and in 2009 was empowered to teach Buddhadharma. Mary is based in the Los Angeles area and teaches classes\, retreats and does individual mentoring. She has taught at mindfulness at recovery centers\, has co-facilitated Year-to-Live groups since 2008\, and has had a weekly dharma class for over a decade. She also was a director at Against the Stream for ten years. Mary completed the Buddhist Chaplaincy Program at the Sati Center and served as volunteer chaplain at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. She also served as Executive Director of the Mind Body Awareness Project from 2016 to 2018. In taking the practice off the cushion\, Mary is honored to serve on the board of CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice. Along with teaching she continues to investigate what it means to live with an undefended heart. Fun fact: Mary has a Masters Degree from UCLA and worked as an archaeologist in the Middle East. More info can be found at her website\, marystancavage.org URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/facing-your-demons/ LOCATION:Insight Community of the Desert\, 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92264\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs,Featured,Special ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/person-walking-between-trees.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Board of Directors":MAILTO:info@desertinsight.org GEO:33.8224808;-116.5328786 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Insight Community of the Desert 1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Bldg C - 2nd Floor Palm Springs CA 92264 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way\, Bldg C - 2nd Floor:geo:-116.5328786,33.8224808 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR