Diamond Light: Open Hearts. Awakened Wisdom.
Mission
Diamond Light is a heart-centered community offering Buddhist teachings in the Gelugpa tradition.
Vision
We want to create a world without suffering. Diamond Light works towards a world where Tibetan Buddhist teachings are valued and practiced: people care for each other and the planet, and all beings recognize their deep capacity for love and belonging.
Values
- Warmth
- Compassion
- Openness
- Commitment to growth
- Authenticity
In order to realize the vision that Diamond Light holds dear, we will provide all beings the opportunity to be happy and reach enlightenment in this life. The teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa Tradition provide us a complete, detailed, authentic spiritual path of Wisdom and Compassion. We offer Dharma classes, meditation, workshops, yoga, guest speakers, and retreats. Diamond Light provides a spiritual home for those wishing to explore a spiritual path as well as those who are ready to make a serious commitment to their spiritual life. The teachings are powerful and life-changing. The love from our community is deep and healing. We welcome you to join us.
Board of Directors
Spiritual Director: Lama Amie Diller
President: David Drabble
Vice President: VACANT
Vice President needed. Volunteer Now!
Treasurer: Lauren True
Secretary: Cheryl Padilla
Member-at-Large: Jenny Steinmetz
Volunteer
Diamond Light is an all-dana center.
The generosity of Volunteer-donated time is the lifeblood of Diamond Light. Can you join us in this practice of Dana (Generosity), by donating some of your time to help the center thrive and grow? If you’re looking for a way to serve the community, click on the options below to see a description and then check one or more boxes below, or fill in other, to let us know what interests you.
Communications & PR Committee
Broadcasts, records, uploads and manages audio and video teachings. Maintains audio/video equipment at Diamond Light. PR creates advertising and marketing materials for print and interactive, plus social media efforts.
Finance Committee
Focuses on fundraising campaigns and events, grant writing, financial planning and management, donor solicitation and communications.
Facilities & Hospitality Committee
The Facilities and Hospitality Committee is charged with organizing and managing our center as well as locating, and coordinating our use of, rented facilities for sponsored events. In addition, the Committee is responsible for preparing teaching sites, scheduling welcome and registration, organizing refreshments, and arranging for visiting teacher’s accommodations.
Programs Committee
The Program Committee is charged with organizing, planning and scheduling all program offerings, registration, preparing teaching materials and providing communications content for Diamond Light programs.