http://textpattern.com/?v=4.0.6 Kadampa Meditation Center Florida - Buddhism and Meditation in Sarasota - Newsletters http://www.meditationinsarasota.org/ Buddhism and Meditation in Sarasota Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:10:06 GMT KMCFlorida-Newslettershttp://feedburner.google.comJanuary 2009 Newsletter 1) Meditation Classes in Sarasota 
2) Stages of the Path - Lamrim Retreat
3) Now is the Time - Southeast Dharma Celebration
4) Foundation Program - Buddhist Study Program
5) Monthly Calendar

 

Meditation Classes in Sarasota

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am 
Meditation and Prayers for World Peace
Inner Peace, Outer Peace – Finding Happiness from a Different Source
With Kelsang Donwang

Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm
January 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th
New Series - Where's the Joy? The Pursuit of Happiness
With western Buddhist nun Gen Demo
Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
 
Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm
New Series - Transforming the Tough Times - Buddhist Teachings on Training the Mind
With Gen Kelsang Demo 
 
Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm
Stop the Week!
New Series - Stillness Within – Learning to Meditate
 
 
These consist of a guided meditation, a short talk, an opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.
 
Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome! 

Class cost: $10 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)



Stages of the Path - Lamrim Retreat

January 1st-9th, 2009

The stages of the Path, or Lamrim in Tibetan is a series of 21 meditations on the stages of the path to enlightenment. In this retreat we will have the opportunity to engage in these meditations and gain confidence to begin our own daily practice of Lamrim.

For more information on session times and cost check out our website at www.MeditationInSarasota.org


Now is the Time - Southeast Dharma Celebration

January 31st – February 1st

With US National Spiritual Director Gen-la Dekyong


Join us for our annual Southeast Dharma Celebration! Our second annual regional celebration at DaySpring Retreat Center - a picturesque retreat ground spotted with Spanish moss and palm trees - will be an excellent opportunity for Kadampas around the Southeast and the US to gather for teachings, meditations, and getting better acquainted with our southeast Sangha friends. Everyone, whether new to Buddhism or more experienced, will enjoy this meaningful winter vacation in sunny Florida. 

www.SEDharmaCelebration.org
 

Foundation Program ~ Buddhist Study Program

In-depth Buddhist Study Program
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:45pm and 7:15 - 9:15pm

Our study program is available for anyone interested in a more in-depth study of Buddha’s teachings. We meet on Thursdays nights to study Geshe Kelsang’s books in a systematic manner on the Foundation Program. 

Students have a chance to share their experiences in paired group discussion and apply authentic lineage instruction to their daily life. Eventually we reach the point where we can transform any situation, however unpleasant, into a positive experience and an opportunity to make progress in our spiritual development. 

For registration call (941) 373-1600 or email us at info@MeditationInSarasota.org.
 

Monthly Calendar

We post monthly calendars on the website for all the different Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers throughout Florida, with detailed information on Center activities for every day of the month, including who's teaching what, where, and when. Click here to see and print out the monthly calendar for KMC Florida. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KMCFlorida-Newsletters/~3/-xapD5YfK8E/january-2009-newsletter Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:29:15 GMT EPC tag:www.meditationinsarasota.org,2008-12-31:674ccb52fd3e2fb3df8fcee1fd06bb3b/2364c0967722f3d9986ee5b54a88f944 http://www.meditationinsarasota.org/newsletters/january-2009-newsletter December 2008 Newsletter Meditation Classes in Sarasota 
2) Ocean of Wisdom - Meditation Retreat on the Heart Sutra
 

Meditation Classes in Sarasota

Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
 
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am 
Meditation and Prayers for World Peace

Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm
Stop the Week! Relaxing meditation classes to unwind at the end of your busy work week
 
These consist of a guided meditation, a short talk, an opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.
 
Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome! 

Class cost: $10 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)
 
 

Walk for World Peace and Picnic

A Fundraising walk for Kadampa Meditation Center Florida 

Saturday, December 13th 2:30pm

We are holding this fund-raising event as a time that our spiritual community can come together in support of world peace. Through Kadampa Temples and Centers flourishing throughout the world more and more people will receive the blessings of inner peace, and through inner peace there will come outer peace. Please feel free to join us and sponsor a peace-walker. After the walk we will gather together at KMC for a Holiday Party and Potluck at 6pm.

Come join us for a day of meaningful events!

Schedule:
Saturday
 
2:30pm - Walk for World Peace followed by a refreshing picnic.
 
6:00pm - Holiday Party - White Elephant Gift Exchange.
 
To RSVP please call (941) 373-1600 or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org
Kadampa Meditation Center, 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234.
 
 

A Spiritual New Year

New Year's Eve Events.

At Kadampa Meditation Center Florida.
December 31st, 2008.

Public talk with resident teacher Gen Demo.

The New Year is a time to start fresh and make positive changes. In this public talk with resident teacher Gen Demo, we’ll learn how to make the New Year meaningful with spiritual resolutions we can keep.

At KMC Florida we will bring in the New Year with prayers to the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara. We’ll engage in chanted meditation and prayers for inner and outer peace for ourselves, our friends & family and our world. Afterwards we’ll celebrate with the spiritual community with some light refreshments.

 Schedule of Events:

5pm – 6:15pm – Positive Resolutions – Making the New Year Meaningful

6:15pm – 7pm – Refreshments

11:30pm – Midnight – Candlelit Prayers of Compassion


To RSVP please call us at (941)-373-1600 or e-mail info@meditationinsarasota.org
Kadampa Meditation Center - 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34324.

 

Foundation Program ~ Buddhist Study Program

In-depth Buddhist Study Program
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:45pm and 7:15 - 9:15pm

Our study program is available for anyone interested in a more in-depth study of Buddha’s teachings. We meet on Thursdays nights to study Geshe Kelsang’s books in a systematic manner on the Foundation Program. 

Students have a chance to share their experiences in paired group discussion and apply authentic lineage instruction to their daily life. Eventually we reach the point where we can transform any situation, however unpleasant, into a positive experience and an opportunity to make progress in our spiritual development. 

For registration call (941) 373-1600 or email us at info@MeditationInSarasota.org.
 

Monthly Calendar

We post monthly calendars on the website for all the different Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers throughout Florida, with detailed information on Center activities for every day of the month, including who's teaching what, where, and when. Click here to see and print out the monthly calendar for KMC Florida. ]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KMCFlorida-Newsletters/~3/7vMVsR35IV8/december-2008-newsletter Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:25:27 GMT EPC tag:www.meditationinsarasota.org,2008-11-22:674ccb52fd3e2fb3df8fcee1fd06bb3b/0224685987e130b05c46bfc7f020d301 http://www.meditationinsarasota.org/newsletters/december-2008-newsletter November 2008 Newsletter Meditation Classes in Sarasota 
2) Ocean of Wisdom - Meditation Retreat on the Heart Sutra
 

Meditation Classes in Sarasota

Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
 
Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am 
Meditation and Prayers for World Peace
with Angus Berry

Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm
Stop the Week! Relaxing meditation classes to unwind at the end of your busy work week
 
These consist of a guided meditation, a short talk, an opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.
 
Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome! 

Class cost: $10 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)
 
 

Ocean of Wisdom - Meditation Retreat on the Heart Sutra

A Weekend Retreat at Kadampa Meditation Center Florida 
with Resident Teacher Gen Demo 
Thursday, November 27th - Saturday, November 29th

In this weekend retreat we will be introduced to and unravel the meaning of Buddha's teachings on profound emptiness as explained in the Heart Sutra. The practice of the Heart Sutra is one of the most important of all Mahayana scriptures.

It includes methods to overcome obstacles both inner and outer and train in the development of wisdom. With wisdom we can begin to control our mind and see things as they really are. Wisdom forms the basis of deep and stable peace and tranquility.

We will learn how to develop a personal practice using recitation and meditation of the Heart Sutra, and increase our confidence to meditate on profound and meaningful topics, like emptiness. This retreat will be based on Geshe Kelsang's teachings at the International Fall Festival in France in early November.

Schedule
Thursday
7:30 - 9:00pm Introduction

Friday
Session 1 9:30 - 10:45am 
Session 2 11:30am - 12:45pm 
Lunch Break 1 - 3:00pm 
Session 3 3:00 - 4:15pm 
Session 4 5:00 - 6:15pm 
Dinner Break 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Session 5 7:30 - 9pm

Saturday 
Session 1 9:30 - 10:45am
Session 2 11:30am - 12:45pm 
Lunch Break 1:00 - 3:00pm
Session 3 3:00 - 4:15pm
Session 4 5:00 - 6:15pm 
Dinner Break 6:15pm - 7:30pm 
Session 5 7:30 - 9:00pm

Accomodation
AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, 1-800-720-9005 
Ask for the KMC Florida room rate to get a $79 discounted rate for the event. These rooms have 2 queen beds and can accommodate 4 people. Breakfast is included. 

Cost
$85 for the entire weekend. $15 for Thursday (including Thanksgiving meal), $35 for Friday only, $35 for Saturday only. 

Kadampa Meditation Center, 2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234. To pre-register please call (941) 373-1600 or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org
 

Foundation Program ~ Buddhist Study Program

In-depth Buddhist Study Program
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:45pm and 7:15 - 9:15pm

Our study program is available for anyone interested in a more in-depth study of Buddha’s teachings. We meet on Thursdays nights to study Geshe Kelsang’s books in a systematic manner on the Foundation Program. 

Students have a chance to share their experiences in paired group discussion and apply authentic lineage instruction to their daily life. Eventually we reach the point where we can transform any situation, however unpleasant, into a positive experience and an opportunity to make progress in our spiritual development. 

For registration call (941) 373-1600 or email us at info@MeditationInSarasota.org.
 

Monthly Calendar

We post monthly calendars on the website for all the different Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers throughout Florida, with detailed information on Center activities for every day of the month, including who's teaching what, where, and when. Click here to see and print out the monthly calendar for KMC Florida.
]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KMCFlorida-Newsletters/~3/LtCn4cb-9lk/november-2008-newsletter Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:26:36 GMT France Roy tag:www.meditationinsarasota.org,2008-10-23:674ccb52fd3e2fb3df8fcee1fd06bb3b/bcad9babf4e4be0e9919e3eb3dd51908 http://www.meditationinsarasota.org/newsletters/november-2008-newsletter October 2008 Newsletter New Meditation Classes in Longboat Key! 
 
 

New Meditation Classes in Longboat Key! 

Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 
 
These consist of a guided meditation, a short talk, an opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.
 
Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome!

Class cost: $10 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)


Meditation Classes in Sarasota

Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00pm 
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo

Sundays, 10:00-11:30am 
Meditation and Prayers for World Peace
with Ricc Bishop

Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm
Stop the Week! Relaxing meditation classes to unwind at the end of your busy work week
 
These consist of a guided meditation, a short talk, an opportunity for questions and answers, and light refreshments. Each talk is part of a series, yet is self-contained. This means that you can drop in at any juncture and still feel that you have something worthwhile to take home with you.
 
Our aim, as at all Kadampa Buddhist Centers, is to provide tools and methods whereby people can find increased peace and happiness in their daily lives. Everyone is welcome! 

Class cost: $10 ($5 students/limited income) (Free to Center Sponsors)
 
 

Concentration and Wisdom ~ Meditation Day Course 

A Meditation Course at Kadampa Meditation Center Florida
with Vajrapani Center Resident Teacher Ricc Bishop
Sunday, Octover 26th, 9:30am-2:00pm

Concentration gives us the freedom to accomplish whatever we wish for. Without concentration our mind has no freedom but is forced to go wherever it is led by attachment, hatred, or other delusions. A person who has good concentration has control over their mind, and thier mind does what they want it to do, like a well-trained horse that obeys its rider. By improving our concentration we can attain tranquil abiding and our body and mind will always feel comfortable and flexible. If we then use this special concentration to improve our wisdom, we can attain superior seeing and cut the root of our daily problems.

In Precious Garland, the Buddhist master Nagarjuna says:

From concentration comes peace,
And from wisdom comes freedom from obstructions. 

The day course will focus on what it means to develop concentration and wisdom. We will learn how we can systematically train in our ability to concentrate and improve our wisdom in daily life.

Everyone is welcome. No previous experience is necessary.

Please call (941) 373-1600 to pre-register, or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org

Cost: $35 ($20 students/limited income) and includes a delicious vegetarian lunch! Center Sponsors receive a $25 discount off the regular course price.
 

Foundation Program ~ Buddhist Study Program

In-depth Buddhist Study Program
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
Thursdays, 5:15 - 6:45pm and 7:15 - 9:15pm

Our study program is available for anyone interested in a more in-depth study of Buddha’s teachings. We meet on Thursdays nights to study Geshe Kelsang’s books in a systematic manner on the Foundation Program. 

Students have a chance to share their experiences in paired group discussion and apply authentic lineage instruction to their daily life. Eventually we reach the point where we can transform any situation, however unpleasant, into a positive experience and an opportunity to make progress in our spiritual development. 

For registration call (941) 373-1600 or email us at info@MeditationInSarasota.org.
 

International Fall Festival 2008 with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

The 2008 International Fall Festival will be held in France.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang will grant empowerment and commentary to the practice of Prajnaparamita.

 

Monthly Calendar

We post monthly calendars on the website for all the different Kadampa Buddhist Meditation Centers throughout Florida, with detailed information on Center activities for every day of the month, including who's teaching what, where, and when. Click here to see and print out the monthly calendar for KMC Florida.
]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/KMCFlorida-Newsletters/~3/TSm54qFwU0U/october-2008-newsletter Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:15:59 GMT France Roy tag:www.meditationinsarasota.org,2008-09-30:674ccb52fd3e2fb3df8fcee1fd06bb3b/e34a14457b7b3b4bd5000b4910f093f5 http://www.meditationinsarasota.org/newsletters/october-2008-newsletter January 2008 Newsletter

Preparing our new property for use as a Meditation Center

and the eventual building of a Temple for World Peace

We had a complete renovation of the existing house to make a meditation room

It will serve our needs until the Kadampa Temple for World Peace is built

Preparation of the site where the Temple will be

Including adding retention ponds

and a new sewage system

A lot of work!!

Taking months…

All paved

The porch is made into part of the new meditation room

Ready for planning permission, and the sign can go up

Thank you everyone for all their hard work creating a Temple for World Peace

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