Sarasota Meditation & Art Center

The Crossroad of Creativity, Wisdom, & Community in Sarasota

Welcome to Sarasota Meditation & Art Center

A sanctuary for harmonizing power of art and the wisdom of Buddhism. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for people to enrich their lives and create a community that draws from meditation, the arts, and other wisdom traditions.

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Upcoming Events

September 17, 2024 1:00 -2:00pm EST

Full Moon Practice: 4-Armed Chenrezig

Chenrezig, also known as Avalokiteshvara, is the Bodhisattva of Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism. The practice of Chenrezig involves invoking the presence and qualities of Chenrezig through mantra recitation, visualization, and meditation. It is a profound way to cultivate compassion, loving-kindness, and altruism within oneself and for the benefit of all beings.

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September 25, 2024 10:00 -11:00am EST

Green Tara Practice

In the Himalayan region, especially in Tibet and Nepal, Tara is referred to as the Wisdom Goddess, the Embodiment of Perfected Wisdom, the Goddess of Universal Compassion, and the Mother of all Buddhas, a supremely powerful and compassionate deity.
Tara is undoubtedly the most powerful female deity in the Buddhist pantheon.

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October 2nd, 2024 1:00 - 2:00pm EST

New Moon Practice: Sadhana of Mahamudra

Welcome to a unique convergence of Nyingma and Kagyu teachings, where Chogyam Trungpa's words resonate: 'The Sadhana of Mahamudra merges immense crazy wisdom with devotion.' This event explores how emotion and wisdom, energy and space unite in this sacred practice.

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Reoccurring Events

EVERY SECOND SUNDAY EACH MONTH

Lama Rina Otero's Teachings

Join us every second Sunday of the month for "Lama's Teaching," a profound exploration of topics such as mindfulness, mind training, death, compassion, and anger.

Immerse yourself in the wisdom and guidance that this monthly gathering offers on the path to greater understanding and spiritual growth.

1-2 pm Sitting Meditation

2 pm Lama's Teaching

Photo by Sorcha Augustine @sorchaaugustine.com

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

GROUP MEDITATION

Join us every Wednesday from 3-4 pm for our weekly sitting meditation.

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UPON REQUEST

SPECIAL EVENTS

Explore the profound aspects of life with our observances and celebrations, including reflections on death, joyous weddings, solstice observances, holidays, and special remembrances.

Join us in commemorating life's diverse moments with meaning and mindfulness.

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