BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Insight Community of the Desert - ECPv6.17.0//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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T150000 DTSTAMP:20220516T154215Z CREATED:20220516T154215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T154215Z UID:10001448-1656151200-1656169200@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong: The Joy of Letting Go with Mary Stancavage DESCRIPTION:The Buddha said we suffer because we cling and if we could let go\, we would have peace. However\, this is more easily said than done. How do we let go of those fixed ideas and habits of mind? How do we even recognize where we are stuck? \nThis day will offer the opportunity to see where you really hold on and how this practice can support the freedom of letting go with movement toward clarity\, wisdom and compassion. \nThere will be dharma\, sitting and walking meditation and conversation. The day is suitable for everyone. \nDetails:  Zoom access will also be available for out of town sangha\, and others not able to attend in person.  They will receive the zoom link in the confirmation email. \nIn-person participants will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD). The facility requires that all who enter are vaccinated. If you have not shown proof of vaccination before\, please be prepared to show it at the door. We would also like to remind you to bring your own lunch. \nCost: $45\, please pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.  Please contact events@desertinsight.org if you need a partial or full scholarship. \nDana: Please consider giving a donation to support the work of the teacher in preparing and presenting this daylong and for the cost incurred in renting the facility. Place your dana in the basket basket by the door or give at the DONATE button at desertinsight.org \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 decade.\n \n \n \nRegistration URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/letting-go/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Let-Go-rev.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Challis":MAILTO:ian@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T150000 DTSTAMP:20220323T215503Z CREATED:20220314T164308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T215503Z UID:10001445-1648288800-1648306800@desertinsight.org SUMMARY:Daylong: The Heart at Home. Loving what is DESCRIPTION:Daylong with Ian Challis\nJoin us at our first in-person Daylong in 2 years!!!\n(Zoom access will also be available for out of town sangha\, and others not able to attend in person) \nMettā is the energy and practice of love\, it offers us a way of being with the unfoldings of life that is kind\, intimate\, and wise. Life is asking us to be present with sensitivity and care. \nIn this world so in need of love\, the beautiful Buddhist practices of mettā\, karunā (compassion)\, muditā (appreciative joy)\, and upekkhā (equanimity) offer us a time-tested\, effective means to bring more of these healing qualities into our experience and the world we share. \nTogether\, we will explore these powerful energies by actually practicing with meditations that are designed to support and evoke them. Over the course of our time together we’ll explore each of the brahmaviharas with time for questions and reflection. \nThis event is appropriate for all levels of practice\, all that is needed is curiosity and your presence! \nIn-person Participants will meet at Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert (UUCOD). The facility requires that all who enter are vaccinated. If you have not shown proof of vaccination before\, please be prepared to show it at the door. We would also like to remind you to bring your own lunch. \nZoom Participants will receive the zoom link in the confirmation email. \nRegister Here\n  \nCost: $45.  New credit card payment options: After filling out the registration form\, click on the website DONATE button at the top right of the page.  In the drop-down box\, “use this donation for” Daylongs.  You  can use “Other” to indicate a dana donation to the teacher by typing their name in the space. \nIf you prefer\, you can still pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.\n \nPlease contact Ian Challis if you need a partial or full scholarship.\nPlease pay at the door with cash or check. We never turn people away for lack of funds.  Please contact Ian Challis if you need a partial or full scholarship. \nDana: Please consider giving a donation to support the work of the teacher in preparing and presenting this daylong and for the cost incurred in renting the facility. \n\n \nIan Challis is a member of ICD’s Guiding Council\, former Guiding Teacher\, and since early 2020 has offered our weekly Metta Meditation practice\, (Fridays 4:30pm). Working to create practice space that is welcoming\, supportive\, and inclusive is a deep intention and practice. \n  URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/heart-at-home/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert\, 72425 Via Vail\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States CATEGORIES:Daylongs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://desertinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/markus-winkler-metta-retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Challis":MAILTO:ian@desertinsight.org GEO:33.799595;-116.3983173 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert 72425 Via Vail Rancho Mirage CA 92270 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=72425 Via Vail:geo:-116.3983173,33.799595 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200312T203000 DTSTAMP:20200117T004930Z CREATED:20191125T232651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T004930Z UID:10000989-1584036000-1584045000@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/2020-03-12/ 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. 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