Name: Ocean of Peace
Start: 2026-06-13T10:00:00-07:00

Immerse yourself in the half-day retreat and experience the ocean of peace that lies within your own mind. 
Kadampa Teacher Jen DeSantis will explain:⁠  •⁠⁠  Meditation methods to help you quickly calm your mind  •⁠  ⁠How to tap into the true potential within your mind •⁠  ⁠⁠How to experience happiness and wellbeing that comes from a    peaceful mind 









Schedule 10-11 am : Session 1 12-1 pm : Session 2

Price: $20 | Supporting Members: $10 | FP &amp; Benefactor Members: Free <a href="https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/membership/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Become a Member</a> <a href="https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/sundaymorning/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register online</a> or pay in person
Everyone is welcome!

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Ocean of Peace

Immerse yourself in the half-day retreat and experience the ocean of peace that lies within your own mind. 
Kadampa Teacher Jen...

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12-12:30pm Meditation is a powerful tool for living a happy and meaningful life. Learn the basics of meditation, including how to integrate meditation into your everyday activities.
Meditations will be based on <a href="https://tharpa.com/us/the-new-meditation-handbook" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Meditation Handbook</a> by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

$5 per session,&nbsp;Everyone is welcome.&nbsp; Drop-in anytime.

<a href="https://www.meditationinpalmsprings.org/special-events/#amitayus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">meditationinpalmsprings.org/noontime_meditations/</a> 923 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs | 760-656-8117

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Each year, the International Spring Festival is hosted at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre in Ulverston, UK.&nbsp; If you are unable to make it in-person, you can also register to attend the Festival online.&nbsp; 
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Through this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.
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“If everyone were to practice cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.”&nbsp; 
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, The New Eight Steps to Happiness
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Saturday, May 23 9-10am – Meditation 11am-12pm – Meditation 1:30pm -3:30 pm&nbsp; – Empowerment



The watch party is free. It is necessary to first register for the festival through <a href="https://kadampafestivals.org/spring" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">kadampafestivals.org/spring</a>
You must register to attend the festival online in order to participate in the viewing party.
contact epc@MeditationInPalmSprings.org for more info
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