Transform Your Life series - Compassion Heals: Two guided Buddhist meditations and talk, noon-1 p.m. today. Fee $5. Crescenta-Canada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Caada Flintridge. meditateinla.org

Celebration Shabbat at Congregation Or Ami: Rabbi Julia Weisz leads the service, 7:30 tonight. 26115 Mureau Road, Calabasas. 818-880-4880. orami.org

Shabbat Live at Temple Aliyah: 8:15 tonight. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545.

Vegan Spirituality Retreat - Exploring Veganism as a Spiritual Practice: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission $75 (cash or check only); check website for senior and children's admission. Wright Ranch, 24680 Piuma Road, Malibu. 215-620-2130. veganspirituality.com

Basic Buddhism: A half-day course on beliefs and meditation, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Cost $25. Register online. Kadampa Meditation Center, 1492 Blake Ave., Los Angeles. 323-223-0610. meditateinla.org

Be Still and Know the Lord: The Rev. Gordon Marchant discusses the topic based on Psalms 46:8-10, 10:15 a.m. Sunday. First United Methodist Church of Reseda, 18120 Saticoy St. 818-344-7135. resedachurch.org

Song of Life: The Rev. Tera Little discusses the meaning, impact and uses of prayer, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. 818-894-9251. sepulvedauu.org

Feeding the Wolf: The Rev. Anne Felton Hines discusses spiritual ways to reconcile the feelings of forgiveness and anger, 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org

Buddhist Meditation - Relaxation, Kindness, Clarity series: Two guided meditations and talk on "Mindfullness Meditation, Breathe and Relax," 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday. Shoseian Whispering Pine Teahouse in Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale. meditateinla.org

Musical Spa for the Soul: The Thousand Oaks Jewish Women's Circle and Heritage Home Conservatory present an event for women only with gift boutique, 1 p.m.; concert, 2:30 p.m.; tea, 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $25. Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Recital Hall, 3753 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village. 805-493-7776. jewishto.org

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Religion Calendar: Finding faith and spirituality in the San Fernando Valley and beyond