Mandala means "that which extracts the essence." There are many different types of mandalas utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. The mandala represents the architectural layout of the entire palace of a specific deity. The Menla mandala, for example, represents the dwelling of the Medicine Buddha, who embodies the perfection of the physical and mental health of […]
Peaceful Living, Peaceful Dying: Spiritual and Practical Preparation for Death As spiritual seekers, we recognize the value of preparing for death. as we wish to live a meaningful life while facing death with as much confidence and consciousness as possible. Tibetan Buddhism provides a detailed guide and specific instructions for the death process, as well […]
The Path to Genuine Happiness with Dr. B. Alan Wallace and co-teacher Eva Natanya Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2020, 9am-5pm at Curtis Hall at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community For details and to register, go to www.diamondlightsac.org and click on the event link. (https://mailchi.mp/c17c587f32b5/balanwallacesacramento) Where is the path […]
The Path to Genuine Happiness with Dr. B. Alan Wallace and co-teacher Eva Natanya Saturday & Sunday, January 11 & 12, 2020, 9am-5pm at Curtis Hall at the Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community For details and to register, go to www.diamondlightsac.org and click on the event link. (https://mailchi.mp/c17c587f32b5/balanwallacesacramento) Where is the path […]
Friday, Sept 24th 6:30–8:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $25 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! These 6 Healing Sounds are an ancient Qi-Gong practice based on the 5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. We’ll explore sounds and movements which correspond to specific emotions, organs, […]
Saturday, September 25th 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $45 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! In this workshop we’ll go through the initial Qigong sequence of “Restoring the Terrain”, opening to and exploring the inner experience of each movement. The practice ultimately creates the body as an […]
The purpose of this session is to review ritual practices in Tibetan Buddhism. We will spend time to understand how to integrate them into your daily practice, and enrich the meditation experience. This will include the basics of setting up a home altar, water bowl offerings, and preliminary practices. Saturday, February 3, 2024 9:00 am […]