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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - palm-desert-ca BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis—The Seven Factors of Awakening: Concentration—IN-PERSON & ONLINE DTSTART:20260906T173000Z DTEND:20260906T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003992-1788690600-1788696000@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a new seven-week Dharma Talk series exploring the S even Factors of Awakening—qualities the Buddha taught can be cultivated through practice and woven into everyday life.  \nEach week we’ll explo re one factor in depth\, beginning with Mindfulness\, and discover how th ese qualities can support greater clarity\, balance\, joy\, and freedom in our lives. Today’s topic: Concentration \nWhether you’re joining us in person or online\, we hope you’ll join us for the journey. \nThe Sund ay Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In -Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome. \nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (tea ching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your co mments and questions. \nAbout the Teacher: Ian Challis \nDana \nCost: Don ation basis. There is no charge to attend the Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk. Please consider making a donation at desertinsight.org to support our teachers and community. Please give from your ability and heart. \nDi rections to the Sunday In-Person Sit: \nMizell Center\, 480 S Sunrise Way \, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 \nGoogle Maps \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02we b.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 81 5 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+1669 9009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 6 69 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        + 1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Mizell Center\, 480 S. Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Beth Mulligan DTSTART:20260909T013000Z DTEND:20260909T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003999-1788892200-1788897600@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyon e who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity fo r care\, compassion\, and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone\, b eginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike. \nCost: Donation basis\; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are sup ported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at dese rtinsight.org \nTeacher bio: Beth Mulligan \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02 web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16 699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 34 6 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 20 5 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 505 3 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-meditation-as-refuge-2026-09-08 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Just Sit - Online DTSTART:20260910T003000Z DTEND:20260910T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003366-1788975000-1788977700@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a silent sit! \nThis meeti ng is a 45-minute peer-led meditation\, with no talk or discussion. Please join the meeting five minutes early so we can start on time. \nCost: Dona tion (dana) based. Please give at desertinsight.org to support community p rogramming at Insight Community of the Desert. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09 \nMeeti ng ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374 # US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US         +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D C)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit-online/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends DTSTART:20260911T233000Z DTEND:20260912T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003713-1789144200-1789146900@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he tau ght them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. Metta is a fo rm of practice that helps us touch deeply into our own hearts\, uncover th e energies of kindness and compassion\, and share these energies for the b enefit of all beings.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful pra ctice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online. These 45-minute meetin gs will be practice-focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. I f you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing. After pract ice\, there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis \; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supporte d by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertins ight.org \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05 SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 87 82 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US         +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 30 1 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-weekly-metta-meditation-with-ia n-challis-and-friends/2026-09-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Roshi David (Jōkai)—The Seven F actors of Awakening: Equanimity—IN-PERSON & ONLINE DTSTART:20260913T173000Z DTEND:20260913T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003988-1789295400-1789300800@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Welcome to a new seven-week Dharma Talk series exploring the S even Factors of Awakening—qualities the Buddha taught can be cultivated through practice and woven into everyday life.  \nEach week we’ll explo re one factor in depth\, beginning with Mindfulness\, and discover how th ese qualities can support greater clarity\, balance\, joy\, and freedom in our lives. Today’s topic: Equanimity \nWhether you’re joining us in person or online\, we hope you’ll join us for the journey. \nThe Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Pe rson at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Eve ryone is welcome. \nThere will be time for meditation\, a dharma (teachi ng) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comme nts and questions. \nAbout the Teacher: Roshi David (Jōkai) \nDana \nCos t: Donation basis. There is no charge to attend the Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk. Please consider making a donation at desertinsight.org to s upport our teachers and community. Please give from your ability and heart . \nDirections to the Sunday In-Person Sit: \nMizell Center\, 480 S Sunri se Way\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 \nGoogle Maps \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# U S+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 2 53 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 34 7 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 6 26 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 637 4 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Mizell Center\, 480 S. Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Jokai Blackwell DTSTART:20260916T013000Z DTEND:20260916T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003995-1789497000-1789502400@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyon e who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity fo r care\, compassion\, and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone\, b eginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike. \nCost: Donation basis\; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are sup ported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at dese rtinsight.org \nTeacher bio: Jokai Blackwell \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us 02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID : 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+ 16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5 053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-meditation-as-refuge-2026-09-15 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Just Sit - Online DTSTART:20260917T003000Z DTEND:20260917T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003367-1789579800-1789582500@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a silent sit! \nThis meeti ng is a 45-minute peer-led meditation\, with no talk or discussion. Please join the meeting five minutes early so we can start on time. \nCost: Dona tion (dana) based. Please give at desertinsight.org to support community p rogramming at Insight Community of the Desert. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09 \nMeeti ng ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374 # US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US         +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D C)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit-online/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003714-1789749000-1789751700@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he tau ght them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. Metta is a fo rm of practice that helps us touch deeply into our own hearts\, uncover th e energies of kindness and compassion\, and share these energies for the b enefit of all beings.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful pra ctice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online. These 45-minute meetin gs will be practice-focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. I f you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing. After pract ice\, there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis \; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supporte d by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertins ight.org \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05 SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 87 82 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US         +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 30 1 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-weekly-metta-meditation-with-ia n-challis-and-friends/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Mary Stancavage—IN-PERSON & ONLI NE DTSTART:20260920T173000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10004002-1789900200-1789905600@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:The Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome. \nThere will be time for meditat ion\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions. \nAbout the Teacher: Mary Stan cavage \nDana \nCost: Donation basis. There is no charge to attend the Sun day Meditation and Dharma Talk. Please consider making a donation at dese rtinsight.org to support our teachers and community. Please give from you r ability and heart. \nDirections to the Sunday In-Person Sit: \nMizell Ce nter\, 480 S Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 \nGoogle Maps \nJoin Z oom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44U nZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+1669444917 1\,\,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 56 4 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 9 31 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Wa shington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeetin g ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Mizell Center\, 480 S. Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Valerie Cusson DTSTART:20260923T013000Z DTEND:20260923T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003998-1790101800-1790107200@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyon e who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity fo r care\, compassion\, and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone\, b eginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike. \nCost: Donation basis\; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are sup ported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at dese rtinsight.org \nTeacher bio: Valerie Cusson \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us0 2web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+1 6699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        + 1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 3 46 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 2 05 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 50 53 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-meditation-as-refuge-2026-09-22 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Just Sit - Online DTSTART:20260924T003000Z DTEND:20260924T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003368-1790184600-1790187300@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a silent sit! \nThis meeti ng is a 45-minute peer-led meditation\, with no talk or discussion. Please join the meeting five minutes early so we can start on time. \nCost: Dona tion (dana) based. Please give at desertinsight.org to support community p rogramming at Insight Community of the Desert. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09 \nMeeti ng ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374 # US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US         +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D C)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit-online/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Weekly Metta Meditation with Ian Challis and Friends DTSTART:20260925T233000Z DTEND:20260926T001500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003715-1790353800-1790356500@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:When the Buddha’s followers felt anxious and afraid\, he tau ght them the practice of metta or lovingkindness meditation. Metta is a fo rm of practice that helps us touch deeply into our own hearts\, uncover th e energies of kindness and compassion\, and share these energies for the b enefit of all beings.   \nIf you would like to explore this powerful pra ctice\, please join Ian Challis and friends online. These 45-minute meetin gs will be practice-focused\, with most of the time spent in meditation. I f you are new to the practice\, great! We will learn by doing. After pract ice\, there will be time for questions and sharing. \nCost: Donation basis \; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are supporte d by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at desertins ight.org \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05 SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 87 82 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US         +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 30 1 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-weekly-metta-meditation-with-ia n-challis-and-friends/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meditation and Dharma Talk with Ian Challis—IN-PERSON & ONLINE DTSTART:20260927T173000Z DTEND:20260927T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10004003-1790505000-1790510400@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:The Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk will be held from 10:30 a.m. until noon **In-Person at the Mizell Center** and simultaneously live *Online via Zoom*. Everyone is welcome. \nThere will be time for meditat ion\, a dharma (teaching) talk by one of our regular or guest teachers\, and time for your comments and questions. \nAbout the Teacher: Ian Chall is \nDana \nCost: Donation basis. There is no charge to attend the Sunday Meditation and Dharma Talk. Please consider making a donation at desertin sight.org to support our teachers and community. Please give from your ab ility and heart. \nDirections to the Sunday In-Person Sit: \nMizell Center \, 480 S Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 \nGoogle Maps \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQ jhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\ ,81581516374# US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your loc ation        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jos e)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 2 17 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washi ngton DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting I D: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Mizell Center\, 480 S. Sunrise Way\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/meditation-and-dharma-talk-2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Meditation as Refuge with Eileen Ybarra DTSTART:20260930T013000Z DTEND:20260930T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003994-1790706600-1790712000@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Meditation as Refuge extends a weekly invitation to everyon e who would like to explore meditation as a support for their spiritual development. The intention is to focus on realizing our innate capacity fo r care\, compassion\, and mutual respect. This event welcomes everyone\, b eginning meditators and experienced practitioners alike. \nCost: Donation basis\; there is no charge to participate. Our center and teachers are sup ported by your generosity. Please give from your ability and heart at dese rtinsight.org \nTeacher bio: Eileen Ybarra \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02 web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09Meeting ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374# US+16 699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose)Dial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 34 6 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 20 5 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 505 3 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US        +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/online-meditation-as-refuge-2026-09-29 / X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Just Sit - Online DTSTART:20261001T003000Z DTEND:20261001T011500Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181144Z UID:10003369-1790789400-1790792100@desertinsight.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Join friends and sangha members for a silent sit! \nThis meeti ng is a 45-minute peer-led meditation\, with no talk or discussion. Please join the meeting five minutes early so we can start on time. \nCost: Dona tion (dana) based. Please give at desertinsight.org to support community p rogramming at Insight Community of the Desert. \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps:// us02web.zoom.us/j/81581516374?pwd=ck05SElLelNLeU80ek44UnZuQjhsZz09 \nMeeti ng ID: 815 8151 6374Passcode: ICDOne tap mobile+16694449171\,\,81581516374 # US+16699009128\,\,81581516374# US (San Jose) \nDial by your location        +1 669 444 9171 US        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 719 359 4580 US        +1 253 205 0468 US        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 386 347 5053 US        +1 507 473 4847 US        +1 564 217 2000 US        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 646 931 3860 US         +1 689 278 1000 US        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D C)        +1 305 224 1968 US        +1 309 205 3325 US        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 360 209 5623 USMeeting ID: 815 8151 6374 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181144Z LOCATION:Online Zoom Meeting URL:https://desertinsight.org/event/just-sit-online/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Insight Community of the Desert X-SOURCE-URL:https://desertinsight.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR