BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20260415T230544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T230824Z UID:10002147-1776882600-1776886200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Online: Wednesday Meditation Meditation DESCRIPTION:Join a community of meditators to learn meditation techniques and practices. Led by long time meditator and Buddhist practitioner David Drabble\, join a supportive group to grow your meditation practice.  \nEvery Wednesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm PT\nNo meditation: May 13\, July 8\, July 15\, and July 22 2026 \nOffered on Zoom: \nClick the link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nMeeting ID is: 224 735 8115\nPasscode: 1234 \nDonation Based. We suggest $10-$20 per class. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Ways to Donate:\nWebsite: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nPayPal: Diamond Light on PayPal\nVenmo: Diamond Light on Venmo URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/online-monday-meditation-2-2-2/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 CATEGORIES:Meditation Class ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20241127T193748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T214842Z UID:10002098-1745823600-1745859600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece DESCRIPTION:Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece \n4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday April 25\, 2024-Monday April 28\, 2024\n7am-5pm PDT\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship.\nSpace is limited so register now! \nREGISTER HERE! \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition\, no specific empowerment is required to attend. \nWe live in a time when our relationship to power has become a critical concern\, both personally and collectively. Even in the Buddhist world\, the nature of power often goes unaddressed – despite the power dynamic embedded within the authority of the traditions and in teacher-student relationships. When we deny\, ignore or fear our power\, it can become hidden in the shadow and then manifest in destructive ways. How then do we discover a healthy relationship to its presence? \nTo a bodhisattva\, the power of the awakened mind is the capacity to be effective and beneficial in the service of others. Vajrapani gives us a means to clarify\, awaken and transform our innate potential to skillfully embody the power to be effective in our lives. His wrathful appearance provides a channel of transformation for the destructive energy often buried within our anger and rage. In this retreat Rob Preece will bring both a Buddhist and Jungian understanding to clarify a healthy relationship to power as an innate potential in our nature.\nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of Buddhist meditation. \nAbout Rob Preece \nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/clarifying-our-relationship-to-power-a-vajrapani-retreat-with-rob-preece-2/2025-04-28/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20231207T202932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T051943Z UID:10001958-1734373800-1734377400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Online: Monday Meditation DESCRIPTION:Join a community of meditators to learn meditation techniques and practices. Led by long time meditator and Buddhist practitioner David Drabble\, join a supportive group to grow your meditation practice.  \nEvery Monday from 6:30pm-7:30pm PT\, January 22 thru December 16\, 2024 \nOffered on Zoom: \nClick the link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nMeeting ID is: 224 735 8115\nPasscode: 1234 \nDonation Based. We suggest $10-$20 per class. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.\nWays to Donate:\nWebsite: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nPayPal: Diamond Light on PayPal\nVenmo: Diamond Light on Venmo URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/online-monday-meditation-5/2024-12-16/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 CATEGORIES:Meditation Class ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20240603T215410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T013213Z UID:10002093-1720549800-1720555200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Developing Spiritual Integrity: Living the Vows with Amie Diller and Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:Developing Spiritual Integrity: Living the Vows \nEmbark on a transformative journey of spiritual growth with by delving into the profound teachings of Buddhist ethics. We will explore a wide array of topics\, including the significance of vows in shaping ethical living\, the relationship between morality and deep meditation\, and the ultimate realization of reality. Gain insights into the three trainings\, various vows from one-day to lifetime lay vows\, and the essence of monastic vows. Discover the importance of finding a qualified teacher\, purifying karma\, and practicing the six perfections on the path to spiritual fulfillment. \nThis course is based upon the Sutra on Vowed Morality (Vinaya Sutra) by Master Gunaprabha (500 AD)\, with commentaries from The Essence of the Ocean of Vinaya (Dulwa Gyatsoy Nyingpo) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419); The Wish-Fulfilling Jewel (Yishin Norbu) by Choney Lama Drakpa Shedrup (1675-1748); and Day Maker (Nyin Je) by Master Ngulchu Dharma Bhadra (1772-1851). \nTopics include: the three trainings; one day vows; the five lifetime lay vows; the individual freedom vows; an outline of novice\, intermediate\, and fully ordained monastic vows; the essence of vows; the basic nature of vows; reasons to live an ethical life; reasons to take vows; why morality is the key to meditation and seeing emptiness directly; how to keep vows from being damaged; how vows are lost; the specific karma resulting from each of the ten non-virtues; how to find a teacher; the characteristics of a qualified teacher; taking refuge; the four forces of karmic purification; the four truths; and the six perfections. \nClass Readings:\nDharma Essentials IX copy \nONLINE Course Taught by Lama Amie Diller and Jay Nair\nStarting June 6th \nTuesdays\, 6:30 pm -8 pm \nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Amie Diller stumbled upon Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in 1979\, dropped out of college and embarked on the life-long study and practice of Buddha Dharma in both the Zen and Indo-Tibetan traditions. In 2010 she was requested to start the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center in Sacramento & in 2019 Amie received Dharma Transmission from Sensei Sokaku Kathie Fischer. \nAmie has a deep interest in recognizing the often unacknowledged\, marginalized parts of ourselves and our culture – and learning how to skillfully invite them into our practice. As a certified nurse-midwife\, mother\, hospital chaplain\, prison\nvolunteer and “Cultivating Emotional Balance” teacher\, she enjoys encouraging students in meditation retreats\, and in taking our meditation off the cushion into the world. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Hailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/developing-spiritual-integrity-living-the-vows-with-amie-diller-and-jay-nair/2024-07-09/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20240311T163001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T213257Z UID:10002087-1713897000-1713902400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Bodhisattva Vows: Developing a Good Heart with Amie Diller and Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Spiritual Warrior: The Pledges of a Bodhisattva \nBeing a Bodhisattva is such a powerful idea that the word itself has in recent years become synonymous with acts of kindness and generosity. Yet many aren’t aware of what Bodhisattva truly means. We’ll explore why a Bodhisattva is a Spiritual Warrior\, and learn the vows that become a powerful method to become a Bodhisattvas and to create a kinder world. \nThis Course is based upon Master Asanga’s root text and its commentary called the Highway for Bodhisattvas (Jangchub Shunglam) by Je Tsongkapa.\nTopics include: what is a bodhisattva\, the definition and types of bodhichitta\, types of morality\, types of vows\, how bodhisattva vows are taken\, an explanation of the eighteen root bodhisattva vows and forty-six secondary bodhisattva vows\, the four factors needed to break bodhisattva root vows\, how bodhisattva vows are broken\, how bodhisattva vows are lost\, how to keep your bodhisattva vows\, how to restore your bodhisattva vows\, and the benefits of keeping bodhisattva vows. \nONLINE Course Taught by Lama Amie Diller and Jay Nair\n6 weeks from March 19 – April 30th\nTuesdays\, 6:30 pm -8 pm \nFIRST WEEK HYBRID\, in person at:\nDiamond Light Tibetan Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento CA 95826\nonline also available\nRest of the course ONLINE \nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Amie Diller stumbled upon Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in 1979\, dropped out of college and embarked on the life-long study and practice of Buddha Dharma in both the Zen and Indo-Tibetan traditions. In 2010 she was requested to start the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center in Sacramento & in 2019 Amie received Dharma Transmission from Sensei Sokaku Kathie Fischer. \nAmie has a deep interest in recognizing the often unacknowledged\, marginalized parts of ourselves and our culture – and learning how to skillfully invite them into our practice. As a certified nurse-midwife\, mother\, hospital chaplain\, prison\nvolunteer and “Cultivating Emotional Balance” teacher\, she enjoys encouraging students in meditation retreats\, and in taking our meditation off the cushion into the world. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Hailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/bodhisattva-vows-developing-a-good-heart-with-amie-diller-and-jay-nair/2024-04-23/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20240109T235704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T211601Z UID:10002077-1712880000-1713225599@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \n \nClarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece \n4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday April 12\, 2024-Monday April 15\, 2024\n7am-5pm PDT\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nSpace is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-sek2-20240412070000 \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition\, no specific empowerment is required to attend. \nWe live in a time when our relationship to power has become a critical concern\, both personally and collectively. Even in the Buddhist world\, the nature of power often goes unaddressed – despite the power dynamic embedded within the authority of the traditions and in teacher-student relationships. When we deny\, ignore or fear our power\, it can become hidden in the shadow and then manifest in destructive ways. How then do we discover a healthy relationship to its presence? \nTo a bodhisattva\, the power of the awakened mind is the capacity to be effective and beneficial in the service of others. Vajrapani gives us a means to clarify\, awaken and transform our innate potential to skillfully embody the power to be effective in our lives. His wrathful appearance provides a channel of transformation for the destructive energy often buried within our anger and rage. In this retreat Rob Preece will bring both a Buddhist and Jungian understanding to clarify a healthy relationship to power as an innate potential in our nature. \nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of Buddhist meditation. \nAbout Rob Preece\n \nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/clarifying-our-relationship-to-power-a-vajrapani-retreat-with-rob-preece/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20240121T191850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T023856Z UID:10002081-1709058600-1709065800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Exploring Emptiness DESCRIPTION:Exploration of Emptiness\nTuesdays February 6-27\, 2024\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT \nJoin Heather Breault and Pamela Rasada for an exploration into emptiness and gain insight into the ultimate nature of our reality. We will look at how to bring this abstract idea into our everyday lives\, and how to absorb the idea of the infinite potential we all have. \nThis is a virtual event that will be held online via zoom.\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \nAbout Heather Breault: I started practicing yoga in 2001\, which lead me to find Buddhism\, with my first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. I have studied Buddhism in-depth since 2008\, attended many Buddhist retreats\, and worked on deepening my personal practice over the years. I am grateful to many amazing teachers\, my closest teacher being Amie Diller. \nAbout Pamela Rasada: Pamela is a student of the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in June of 2011. Through her primary teacher\, Amie Diller\, Pamela has had the opportunity to meet and study with many experienced and practiced teachers. In February 2018\, after seven years of classwork and study\, Pamela completed an eighteen course Gelugpa intensive. Pamela continues to explore additional opportunities to learn and is grateful for any opportunity to share what she has learned with others. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/exploring-emptiness/2024-02-27/ LOCATION:Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20231208T051458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T164111Z UID:10002019-1706950800-1706963400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Ritual & Practice 1/2-Day Retreat DESCRIPTION: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. \nSaturday\, February 3\, 2024\n9:00 am – 12:30 pm (PST) \nPre-registration: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s5pj-20240203090000 \nThis class will be held in-person only (no hybrid option). Location:\nSierra 2 Center\, Room 14\n2791 24th Street\, Sacramento CA 95818\nThere is a parking lot off 4th Ave\, behind the Sierra 2 Center; the room is on the second floor. \nSuggested donation: $10-$30 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds.\nWays to Donate:\nWebsite: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nPayPal: Diamond Light on PayPal\nVenmo: Diamond Light on Venmo \n\nAbout the Teacher: David Drabble is a long-time meditator and Buddhist practitioner. He leads the Monday evening meditation classes for Diamond Light\, has been a sangha member for over 14 years\, and is the President of Diamond Light’s Board of Directors. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/ritual-and-practice-retreat-2024/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20231207T010558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T214845Z UID:10001397-1706639400-1706639400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Self-Awareness for Ethical Living with Sunil Joseph DESCRIPTION:Sunil Joseph leads transformative groups in California prisons\, aiding incarcerated individuals to diminish their reactivity by employing mindfulness and emotional intelligence practices. Join Sunil to discover how these powerful tools can be leveraged to help us live in greater harmony with our moral and ethical values. Explore the profound impact that mindfulness and emotional intelligence can have on aligning our actions with our deepest convictions \nTuesdays\, January 2nd – 30th\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nThis will be a Zoom class only:\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nNavigating a spiritual path often reveals a gap between our aspirations and the reality of everyday life. Despite our sincere intentions\, we may notice ourselves falling short in living true to our spiritual vows or core values. This could manifest in various ways – perhaps in the unkind words we speak to a loved one\, or in harboring resentments and momentarily wishing harm upon others. Such actions often lead to a cycle of self-judgment and shame\, reinforcing a sense of personal inadequacy or a sense of being flawed in some fundamental way. \nUtilizing the 10 Virtues of Buddhism as a reflective framework\, we will examine our values and how we align with them in our daily actions and thoughts. We will use the practices of Mindfulness and Compassionate Communication to understand\, rather than judge\, the parts of ourselves that seem to veer off the path. This approach offers a constructive way to view our shortcomings. Not as failures\, but as opportunities for deeper understanding and growth\, even as we strive for spiritual and ethical development. Together\, we will discover how to transform our challenges into stepping stones towards a more ethical life. \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. Suggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Sunil Joseph is a certified GRIP facilitator teaching a restorative justice-based healing and accountability program in California’s prison system. In 2021\, he successfully completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness teacher. He is also a graduate from BayNVC’s 1-year NVC Leadership Program\, and has been using his non-violent communications training to inform his work with inmates in the prisons. Sunil was born in India and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about Sunil: https://myempathycoach.com/ URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/self-awareness-for-ethical-living-with-sunil-joseph/2024-01-30/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Series GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230823T225651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T020330Z UID:10001357-1701369000-1701376200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Six Week Online Course DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Emotional Balance\nSix-Week Online Course \nWith Anand Parikshak and Lani Potts \nOctober 19th through November 30th\n(no class November 23 due to Thanksgiving)\nThursday evenings\, 6:30-8:30 PM PDT \nCost: $195-$235\nScholarships available\, email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship \nPreregistration Required\, Space is limited!\nRegister now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s8kg-20231005183000 \nJoin us in developing skills and learning tools for Cultivating Emotional Balance. Using practical\, evidence based strategies\, we will explore pathways to flourishing well-being and emotional resilience. Classes will blend contemplative practice\, emotion skills training\, movement\, and group work. \nDuring the upcoming 6 weeks\, we will focus on the following topics: \n– The Four Virtues of the Heart \n– Motivation and Enduring Well-Being \n– Emotion Families: happiness\, contempt\, disgust\, and sadness \nWhile this is part of an ongoing series\, attendance to previous sessions is not required and foundational material will be reinforced. \nThis class is taught by Anand Parikshak\, QiGong teacher\, CEB teacher\, meditation teacher and Lani Potts\, CEB teacher and coach\, meditation teacher\, and CEB Program Director. \nFor more information about the course\, please email: ceb.course@cultivatingemotionalbalance.org \n\nAnand Parikshak is a certified CEB teacher\, Qi Gong teacher\, and meditation teacher. He has been honored to teach all around the world including with prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center\, American University’s School of International Service\, and the US Department of State. \n\nLani Potts is a certified CEB teacher\, yoga and meditation teacher along with a long-established Buddhist meditation practice. Lani teaches CEB\, coaches CEB teachers and students\, and serves as the Cultivating Emotional Balance Program Director. Lani and Anand have taught CEB together at UCSF’s Osher Center URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/cultivating-emotional-balance-six-week-online-course/2023-11-30/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20231024T231104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T231104Z UID:10001364-1701196200-1701203400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Dharma Essentials: Understanding Karma with Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:The term ‘karma’ is used a lot in our society\, but how does karma really work? Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials courses with an explanation of karma. \nTuesdays\, November 7th – 28th\n6:30pm-8:30pm \nHybrid options for attending:\nYou can attend in person: 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. Suggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Hailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-essentials-understanding-karma-with-jay-nair/2023-11-28/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Series GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230620T155800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T160018Z UID:10001349-1693333800-1693341000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Living the Buddhist Vows DESCRIPTION:Living The Buddhist Vows\nTuesdays August 1-29\, 2023\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT \nJoin Heather Breault and Sunil Joseph for a compassionate reflection into your relationship with the 10 non-virtues and their opposite virtues. We will look at how to bring the practice alive in our lives\, making it relevant to us through our personal experience. \nThis is a hybrid event that can be attended in-person at Diamond Light’s room in Sierra 2 Community Center or online via zoom. The presenters will be on zoom. \nHybrid options for attending:\nYou can attend in person: 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. Suggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout Heather Breault: I started practicing yoga in 2001\, which lead me to find Buddhism\, with my first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. I have studied Buddhism in-depth since 2008\, attended many Buddhist retreats\, and worked on deepening my personal practice over the years. I am grateful to many amazing teachers\, my closest teacher being Amie Diller. \n\nAbout Sunil Joseph: I am a certified GRIP facilitator teaching a restorative justice-based healing and accountability program in California’s prison system. In 2021\, I successfully completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness teacher. As a graduate from BayNVC’s 1-year NVC Leadership Program in 2008\, I have been teaching NVC to varied groups\, including those incarcerated at San Quentin prison. I feel grateful for the amazing teachers and teachings I have personally benefited from. For more: https://myempathycoach.com/ URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/living-the-buddhist-vows/2023-08-29/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230706T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230312T041445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T220718Z UID:10001297-1688668200-1688675400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance - 6 week online course DESCRIPTION:Diamond Light Buddhist Group and CEB presents \nCultivating Emotional Balance\nSix week online course \nWith Anand Parikshak and Lani Potts \nThursday Evenings May 25-July 6\n6:30-8:30 PM PDT\nNote: No class June 29 \nCost: $195-$235\nPre-registration required\, Space is limited Register now!\nDiamondlightsac.org \nJoin us in learning and integrating the basic tools of Cultivating Emotional Balance\, a course\, inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Using insights and methods drawn from both Western psychology and Buddhist contemplative practices. we invite you to discover greater happiness and well-being. Designed using evidence-based\, practical strategies\, we will develop attention\, restore motivation\, identify the root causes of enduring happiness\, explore anger\, sadness\, and joy\, investigate different pathways of empathy\, practice self-compassion\, and build connections through vulnerability and trust. \n*Note: Completion of this class fulfills the CEB course prerequisite for CEB Teacher Training. (CEBTT) \nFor more information and to register\, click here URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/cultivating-emotional-balance-6-week-online-course/2023-07-06/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230627T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230517T000328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T161257Z UID:10001301-1687890600-1687897800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Dharma Essentials: Life & Reincarnation with Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:Want to pursue a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for a while and want to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment\, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he resumes the Dharma Essentials courses with a beginners look at life and reincarnation.\n** EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 2023 ** \nTuesdays\, June 6th – July 25th\n6:30pm-8:30pm\n(No class on July 4th) \nHybrid options for attending:\nYou can attend in person: 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234\nZoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo. Suggested donation: $10-$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers. No one turned away due to lack of funds. \n\nAbout the Teacher: Hailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-essentials-life-reincarnation-with-jay-nair/2023-06-27/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States CATEGORIES:Class Series ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230530T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230530T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230330T004516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T184537Z UID:10001294-1685471400-1685478600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Living the Bodhisattva Vows DESCRIPTION:Learn how to breathe life into the practice of the Bodhisattva \nJoin Sunil Joseph and Heather Breault for a compassionate reflection into our relationship with the Bodhisattva vows\, including both the challenges and the beauty of the vows. We will look at how to bring the practice alive in our lives\, making it relevant to us through our personal experience. \nAbout Sunil Joseph: I am a certified GRIP facilitator teaching a restorative justice-based healing and accountability program in California’s prison system. In 2021\, I successfully completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness teacher. As a graduate from BayNVC’s 1-year NVC Leadership Program in 2008\, I have been teaching NVC to varied groups\, including those incarcerated at San Quentin prison. I feel grateful for the amazing teachers and teachings I have personally benefited from. I welcome opportunities to support others in their personal journey to fulfillment and wellbeing. I was born in India and now live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about Sunil: https://myempathycoach.com/ \nAbout Heather Breault: I started practicing yoga in 2001\, which lead me to find Buddhism\, with my first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. I have studied Buddhism in-depth since 2008\, attended many Buddhist retreats\, and worked on deepening my personal practice over the years. I am grateful to many amazing teachers\, my closest teacher being Amie Diller. \nTuesdays in May 2023\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT\nOnline ; Donation-based\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nPasscode: 1234 \nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo\nSuggested donation: $10-:$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers.\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/living-the-bodhisattva-vows/2023-05-30/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States CATEGORIES:Weekly ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230316T195328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T182403Z UID:10001274-1682762400-1682784000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:What’s Holding You Back? Using Your Core Values to Break Free DESCRIPTION:What’s Holding You Back?\nUsing Your Core Values to Break Free\nSunil Joseph and Tenzin Chogkyi \nApr 29\, 2023\n10:00 am to 4:00 pm \nIn person only\nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs\, ADA accessible)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back (off 4th Ave) \nSliding scale $40-$60\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship.\nPre-registration required\, Space is limited Register now!\nClick this link to register \nOur news feeds are full of good advice about what we need to do to have a happy and healthy life\, and can include advice about exercise\, diet\, meditation\, our relationships… Most of us know what the experts say about what might give us the health\, happiness and love we seek\, but the question then becomes\, “What’s holding us back?” \nJoin Sunil and Tenzin for this interactive daylong workshop in which they will explore this question through inquiry and guided meditation\, and then explore how discovering our core values and living in alignment with them could be the key to getting unstuck. \nSpecial Instructions for Attendees:\nAt the request of the teachers\, please wear masks during the class. \nAbout the Instructors:\nTenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers) is a teacher of workshops and programs that bridge the worlds of Buddhist thought\, contemplative practice\, mental and emotional cultivation\, and the latest research in the field of positive psychology. Tenzin first became interested in meditation in the early 1970s and then started practicing Tibetan Buddhism in early 1991 during a year she spent studying in India and Nepal. She completed several long meditation retreats over a six-year period and took monastic ordination with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, practicing as a monastic for nearly 20 years. Since 2006 she has been teaching in Buddhist centers around the world and taught in prisons for 15 years. \nTenzin Chogkyi is also a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training and the Cultivating Emotional Balance program. Tenzin is especially interested in bringing the wisdom of Buddhism into modern culture and into alignment with modern cultural values such as racial and gender justice and environmental awareness. She feels strongly that a genuine and meaningful spiritual path includes not only personal transformation\, but social and cultural transformation as well. She loves interfaith collaboration and is a volunteer for the Interfaith Speakers Bureau of the Islamic Networks Group in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She is featured on a monthly radio show called “Reflections on Buddhism” on KSQD 90.7 in the Santa Cruz area. She also finds time to create her Unlocking True Happiness podcast which you can check out at unlockingtruehappiness.org where you will also find her current teaching schedule. She is currently based on traditional Awaswas Ohlone land\, in what is now known as Santa Cruz\, CA. \nAbout Sunil Joseph: I am a certified GRIP facilitator teaching a restorative justice-based healing and accountability program in California’s prison system. In 2021\, I successfully completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness teacher. As a graduate from BayNVC’s 1-year NVC Leadership Program in 2008\, I have been teaching NVC to varied groups\, including those incarcerated at San Quentin prison. I feel grateful for the amazing teachers and teachings I have personally benefited from. I welcome opportunities to support others in their personal journey to fulfillment and wellbeing. I was born in India and now live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about Sunil: https://myempathycoach.com/ URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/whats-holding-you-back-using-your-core-values-to-break-free/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230316T193305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T151525Z UID:10001273-1682706600-1682712000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The Healing Power of Resonance with Tenzin Chogkyi and Sunil Joseph DESCRIPTION:The Healing Power of Resonance\nSunil Joseph and Tenzin Chogkyi\nApr 28\, 2023\n6:30 to 8:00 pm \nA Hybrid Event! Zoom Will Be Available.\nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs\, ADA accessible)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking available in the lot in back (off 4th Ave) \nSliding scale $15-$25\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship.\nClick this link to register \nWe all know what it’s like when we “feel felt\,” when someone listens to us or shares our experience with perfect empathy\, and how healing it can be. Dr. Dan Siegal of the Mindsight Institute and founder of the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology calls this experience “resonance\,” and says it is dependent on the qualities of presence and attunement. \nJoin Sunil and Tenzin for a 90-minute session exploring the experience of resonance through discourse\, interactive exercises\, and discussion\, in order to tap into the potential and richness of this resource that we are all capable of expressing. \nSpecial Instructions for Attendees:\nAt the request of the teachers\, please wear masks during the class. \nAbout the Instructors:\nTenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers) is a teacher of workshops and programs that bridge the worlds of Buddhist thought\, contemplative practice\, mental and emotional cultivation\, and the latest research in the field of positive psychology. Tenzin first became interested in meditation in the early 1970s and then started practicing Tibetan Buddhism in early 1991 during a year she spent studying in India and Nepal. She completed several long meditation retreats over a six-year period and took monastic ordination with His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, practicing as a monastic for nearly 20 years. Since 2006 she has been teaching in Buddhist centers around the world and taught in prisons for 15 years. \nTenzin Chogkyi is also a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training and the Cultivating Emotional Balance program. Tenzin is especially interested in bringing the wisdom of Buddhism into modern culture and into alignment with modern cultural values such as racial and gender justice and environmental awareness. She feels strongly that a genuine and meaningful spiritual path includes not only personal transformation\, but social and cultural transformation as well. She loves interfaith collaboration and is a volunteer for the Interfaith Speakers Bureau of the Islamic Networks Group in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She is featured on a monthly radio show called “Reflections on Buddhism” on KSQD 90.7 in the Santa Cruz area. She also finds time to create her Unlocking True Happiness podcast which you can check out at unlockingtruehappiness.org where you will also find her current teaching schedule. She is currently based on traditional Awaswas Ohlone land\, in what is now known as Santa Cruz\, CA. \nAbout Sunil Joseph: I am a certified GRIP facilitator teaching a restorative justice-based healing and accountability program in California’s prison system. In 2021\, I successfully completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach to become a certified Mindfulness teacher. As a graduate from BayNVC’s 1-year NVC Leadership Program in 2008\, I have been teaching NVC to varied groups\, including those incarcerated at San Quentin prison. I feel grateful for the amazing teachers and teachings I have personally benefited from. I welcome opportunities to support others in their personal journey to fulfillment and wellbeing. I was born in India and now live in the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about Sunil: https://myempathycoach.com/ URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-healing-power-of-resonance-with-tenzin-chogkyi-and-sunil-joseph/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230321T230131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T194449Z UID:10001278-1682447400-1682452800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Intro to Tibetan Buddhist Ritual and Sadhana DESCRIPTION:Get an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist rituals and sadhanas\, which are the building blocks of a solid meditation practice. Learn how to set up an altar\, the structure of a sadhana and meditation practices\, and how to set up a daily practice. Led by David Drabble\, a long time meditator and Buddhist Practitioner\, this will be an active class practicing rituals\, group discussions\, and the opportunity for questions. \n4 Tuesdays April 4-April 25th 6:30pm-8:00pm\nHybrid (David will be teaching from the Center)\nJoin us at Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs\, ADA accessible)\nSacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave) \nor on Zoom:\nClick the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2620590518?pwd=Y2ZoRUhrdWUvR0w0YmVydGY1TVNwQT09 \nOr use the meeting ID and passcode:\nThe meeting ID is: 224 735 8115\nPasscode: 1234 \nPasscode: 1234 \nDonation Based we suggest $10-$20 per class. No one turned away for lack of funds.\nWays to Donate:\nWebsite: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/diamondlightsac\nVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/diamondlight URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/intro-to-tibetan-buddhist-ritual-and-sadhana/2023-04-25/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230418 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20230206T223610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T223610Z UID:10001266-1681430400-1681775999@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Embodying Compassionate Presence: A Chenrezig Retreat with Rob Preece DESCRIPTION:Embodying Compassionate Presence – A Chenrezig Retreat \n4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday April 14\, 2023-Monday April 17\, 2023\n7am-5pm PDT\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship.\nSpace is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s4yj-20230414000000 \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition\, no specific empowerment is required to attend. \nThe practice of Chenrezig gives us the opportunity to receive and attune to a deep quality of compassionate presence. As we become increasingly familiar with this in ourselves\, we are then more able to offer this to others as an expression of Bodhichitta. Perhaps the most meaningful way we can be of benefit to another when they are suffering is to offer compassionate presence. This is a quality that can be totally present and open in a way that allows both ourselves and others to be as we are\, free of agendas and expectations. \nWhen we experience this\, it enables our suffering to begin to move through because it is held safely with compassion. We have all needed this at different times in our life. Can we be this for ourselves as well as for others? Chenrezig is the Buddha of compassionate presence. He enables us to begin to discover and embody that quality in a way that can inform all of our relationships including to ourselves. \nDuring this retreat the practice of Chenrezig will be combined with Mahamudra meditation and Kum Nye. \nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of Buddhist meditation. \nRob Preece\nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US. \nInstructions\nLog in info and full schedule will be emailed out before the retreat.\nPlease plan to attend the entire 4-day retreat. As this retreat is online\, please do your best to create a retreat-like atmosphere in your home for the 4 days by minimizing distractions. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/embodying-compassionate-presence-a-chenrezig-retreat-with-rob-preece/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20221230T023541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T023717Z UID:10001265-1674585000-1674592200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Making 2023 Wonderful DESCRIPTION:Click on the Zoom link to join:\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nDates: 4 Tuesdays in January 2023 6:30pm-8:30pm\nClass 1 – Jan 3\nClass 2 – Jan 10\nClass 3 – Jan 17\nClass 4 – Jan 24 \nNew Years is a time where we consider what we want to give up and take up\, such as going to the gym\, eating better\, saving money\, etc. Many of us struggle with our resolutions\, and have difficulty making and sustaining changes in our lives.\nJoin Diamond Light to explore your heart’s longing with a compassionate lens to create aspirations and goals for 2023. In this 4 class series\, we will explore: \n– Our deepest aspirations – what would make 2023 more wonderful?\n– How we can compassionately approach the places where we get stuck and defeated in going after our aspirations.\n– Specific actions to realize our hearts longings. \nEach class will include meditations\, visualizations\, journaling\, and sharing. Each class will build on the previous one so please try to attend the entire series. Bring something to journal with. \nThis event is offered for free. We welcome donations you can make without hardship ($10-$20 ). This will help us cover ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services\, and supporting our teachers. Thank you.\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate\n–OR–\nVenmo “Diamond Light”\n–OR–\nwww.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NMYP6MK36UBCS \nAbout Sunil Joseph: Sunil has been a student of Compassionate Communication since 2004. He graduated from BayNVC’s NVC Leadership Training in 2008. Sunil is also a certified Mindfulness Teacher. He facilitates healing and accountability programs for men incarcerated in California’s prisons.\nWebsite: myempathycoach.com. \nAbout Lauren True: Lauren has been studying Tibetan Buddhism since 2015. Her day job is a Program Director at a non-profit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. She is passionate about advocacy\, personal growth\, and using Buddhist practice and teachings in her every day life. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/making-2023-wonderful/2023-01-24/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230101T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230101T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20221127T213154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221204T223956Z UID:10001207-1672561800-1672592400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The Light within the Dark: Turning towards Wholeness with Amie Diller DESCRIPTION:The Light within the Dark: Turning towards Wholeness\nNew Years Retreat with Lama Amie Diller\nFriday 12/30/2022 – Sunday 1/1/2023\nPre-registration Required \nIn Tibetan Buddhism there is a deep appreciation for the messy\, dark\, even destructive sides of human experience. The wisdom of their myths and deities teach us that only through facing and embracing all of ourselves can we truly find our way back to wholeness\, freedom and genuine well-being. Jung called this “working with our Shadow”. In this New Year’s retreat\, even as the seasons turn from darkening to light\, through meditation\, journaling\, and movement\, we’ll explore: \nWhat is the Shadow?\nHow do we turn to meet it?\nWhy might it be important in the context of our spiritual path?\nWhat is the “Golden Shadow”?\n3-Day Retreat\, Please plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nHybrid Retreat: \nLimited Capacity for In Person Retreat at Diamond Light Meditation Center in Sacramento\, CA\nRemote option available via Zoom. \nPre Registration Required: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s71r-20221230000000 \nSchedule\n• Friday 12/30 8:30am-6:00pm\n• Saturday 12/31 8:30am-6:00pm\n• Sunday 1/1 8:30am-5:30pm (we will end the retreat with a Fire Puja and New Year’s Celebration)\n• Optional Early Morning Meditation\n(Schedule subject to adjustments) \nRetreat Cost: $150\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nIn person attendees will be required to be vaccinated\, COVID tested (preferably PCR) within 48 hours to attend. Please take an at home test daily prior to arriving at the Center (including day 1). \nTeachers:\n\nAmie Diller stumbled upon Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in 1979\, dropped out of college and embarked on the life-long study and practice of Buddha Dharma in both the Zen and Indo-Tibetan traditions. In 2010 she was requested to start the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center in Sacramento & in 2019 Amie received Dharma Transmission from Sensei Sokaku Kathie Fischer. \nAmie has a deep interest in recognizing the often unacknowledged\, marginalized parts of ourselves and our culture – and learning how to skillfully invite them into our practice. As a certified nurse-midwife\, mother\, hospital chaplain\, prison\nvolunteer and “Cultivating Emotional Balance” teacher\, she enjoys encouraging students in meditation retreats\, and in taking our meditation off the cushion into the world. \n \nAnand Parikshak is a meditation teacher with a focus on the teachings of Taoism and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American\, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogic acrobat and Vedic educator. During his teens\, Anandtook a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor\, Dr. B Bayard\, a Taoist practitioner and physician. Additionally\, Anand has studied meditation\, qigong\, and Tai Chi Chuan with many kind Buddhist and Taoist teachers. \nWith respect to the teachings given to him\, Anand now leads and developments meditation and mindfulness based programs for individuals from all walks of life. He has been honored to teach all around the world including with prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center\, American University’s School of International Service\, and the United States Department of State. \n \nMojo Tchudi is a clinical mental heath counselor (in training) and holistic health coach with an emphasis on psychedelic integration\, religious experiences\, and philosophy as a way of life. He brings deep presence\, non-judgmental compassionate care\, and insightful reflection to his clients’ process of healing and self discovery. With almost two decades of experience with traditional healing\, esoteric spirituality\, and multiple meditation techniques\, Mojo brings a diverse range of experiences to share with clients and students. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-light-within-the-dark-turning-towards-wholeness-with-amie-diller/2023-01-01/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221229T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20221222T203848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T203848Z UID:10001261-1672336800-1672345800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Anand Parikshak DESCRIPTION:Join Anand for an evening class on the Inner Alchemy of Tai Chi Chuan. During the class\, we will meditate\, practice qigong\, and explore the first movements of the Cinnabar Style Tai Chi Form. This form is modified from the Yang Family form (108) as taught by the late Master Wang and is oriented to the opening\, distilling\, and empowering of the subtle body. \nIn the words of the main teacher of the style: “To the ancestors of Tao alchemy\, Tai Chi merges the vast vitality of Yin with the great persevering initiative of Yang. Out of this coupling\, the Neutral Space\, vessel\, womb or temporal-celestial cauldron emerges\, where our immortal fetus is born.” \nClass will be held on December 29th from 6 pm- 8:30 pm. Cost $35\, no one turned away for lack of funds.\nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center: 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nIn person only \nThose who are attending the New Years retreat\, consider this an optional event to help open and relax your body for the following days of deep internal work. \nYou can sign up for the class at the following link: https://calendly.com/d/g4j-488-dn3/inner-alchemy-of-tai-chi \nYou can still register for the New Year’s Retreat to attend virtually here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s71r-20221230000000 URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/tai-chi-with-anand-parikshak/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20221127T213621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T213621Z UID:10001211-1672165800-1672173000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Dark Times with Sunil Joseph DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm\nDecember 6\, December 13\, December 20\, December 27 \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nThe beginning of winter can be challenging with the time change bringing darkness early in the evenings\, the shortening of daylight hours\, colder weather\, and a shift in our rhythms as nature slows down around us. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging while caving at home? \nEach session will be a combination of body awareness meditations and felt-sense listening practices to slow down and invite the grace/mystery that allows things to be as they are. Body awareness can withdraw energy from our busy\, stimulated minds to help us find the open space of the present moment. \nIn the words of Rachel Naomi Remen – “The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention..A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” \nThis event is offered for free. We welcome donations you can make without hardship ($10-$20 ). This will help us cover ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services\, and supporting our teachers. Thank you.\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate\n–OR–\nVenmo “Diamond Light”\n–OR–\nwww.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NMYP6MK36UBCS \nAbout Sunil Joseph: Sunil has been a student of Compassionate Communication since 2004. He graduated from BayNVC’s NVC Leadership Training in 2008. Sunil is also a certified Mindfulness Teacher. He facilitates healing and accountability programs for men incarcerated in California’s prisons. Website: myempathycoach.com. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/mindfulness-for-dark-times-with-sunil-joseph/2022-12-27/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221219T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20201019T164439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T182324Z UID:10001040-1671474600-1671478200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Online: Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition DESCRIPTION:Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress\, increase happiness\, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! \nLama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings\, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation\, where the student reflects on what they have learned\, examines the felt meaning\, and how it relates to one’s own life. The third is meditation\, placing focused concentration on the subject\, deepening our understanding\, and achieving realizations on the truth and nature of the dharma. \nEnjoy community\, support\, and inspiration. Join long-time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up and keep a daily practice! Each class will have instruction\, discussion\, and meditation. \nDrop-ins encouraged! \nMondays 6:30pm-7:30pm\nClick the link to join our virtual classroom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nhttp://www.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/online-community-meditation-in-the-tibetan-tradition-32/2022-12-19/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/highres_491091683-cvnPYH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20220920T222402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T222402Z UID:10001126-1669141800-1669149000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Dharma Essentials: Wisdom and Compassion with Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:Wanting a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for awhile and wanting to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment\, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials course – a beginners look at wisdom and compassion \nTuesdays October 4th – November 22nd\n6:30pm-8:30pm \nHybrid options for attending: \nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \n\nHailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-essentials-wisdom-and-compassion-with-jay-nair/2022-11-22/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221002T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20220805T163537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T165620Z UID:10001114-1664719200-1664731800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Inner Heart Weekend Retreat: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee DESCRIPTION:Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee \n3-Day Online Only Retreat\nFriday Sept 30\, 2022-Sunday Oct 2\, 2022 \nSchedule:\nFriday: 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Intro and Welcome)\nSaturday: 2:00pm-8:30pm PDT (Meditation\, Dharma Talk and Kirtan)\nSunday: 2:00pm-5:30pm (Mediation and Dharma Talk)\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale: $80-$150\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nPre-Registration required. Register here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s7n9-20220930000000 \nStudy and practice Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen’s Steps on the Path with insightful instructions and devotional meditations. \nCindy will be teaching on Tuesday evenings Sept 6-Sept 27\, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT. This retreat will expand and deepen on the Tuesday teachings. You can also attend and benefit from the retreat without attending Tuesday nights. Tuesdays will be hybrid\, feel free to join us at Diamond Light Mediation Center in Sacramento (2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818)\, or from the comfort of your home! Cindy teaching from home. \nAbout Cindy: Cindy Lee has trained in the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Buddhism and Yoga for over 25 years. \nCo-teaching at international workshops and retreats for more than a decade with her late husband\, Brian K. Smith (Lama Marut) Cindy continues their collaborative work of sharing the dharma with the intention of integrating wisdom and compassion in daily life. \nCindy received a Graduate Diploma in media and worked as a lecturer at Swinburne University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature and her dharma classes can include both in-depth textual study and creative approaches to practice techniques\, influenced by her academic and artistic interests. \nAs an artist\, Cindy has explored the intersection of multimedia\, performance and insight\, most recently in the creation of live events that investigate and illuminate themes such as the “Yoga of Sound”\, “Buddha Nature” and the “Five Buddha Families”. \nFor more about Cindy\, visit:\nhttps://www.cindylee.org/events URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/inner-heart-the-sweet-and-swift-path-with-cindy-lee/2022-10-02/ LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20220805T164501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T165256Z UID:10001118-1664303400-1664310600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee DESCRIPTION:INNER HEART TUESDAYS:\nThe Sweet & Swift Path\nStudy and practice Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen’s Steps on the Path using his insightful instructions and devotional meditations. \nTuesday nights in September 9/6-9/27\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Wednesday late morning Asia-Pac) \nTo receive the recordings\, register Here for Inner Heart Tuesdays: https://www.cindylee.org/events/inner-heart-tuesday-evenings-usa \nHybrid options for attending (Cindy will be teaching online from home):\nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs).\nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nThese four classes are offered by suggested donation of $10-20 per class. No one turned away due to lack of funds\nDonate Through Diamond Light and direct your donation to Registration Fees for Cindy Lee’s class. All donations go toward the teacher and Diamond Light. \nWEEKEND RETREAT\nThis course will culminate in an optional weekend retreat on the weekend of 9/30 – 10/2\nRegister Here for Inner Heart Retreat: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s7n9-20220930000000 \nCindy will be teaching on Tuesday evenings Sept 6-Sept 27\, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT. This retreat will expand and deepen on the Tuesday teachings. You can also attend and benefit from the retreat without attending Tuesday nights. Tuesdays will be hybrid\, feel free to join us at Diamond Light Mediation Center in Sacramento (2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818)\, or from the comfort of your home! Cindy teaching from home. \nAbout Cindy: Cindy Lee has trained in the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Buddhism and Yoga for over 25 years. \nCo-teaching at international workshops and retreats for more than a decade with her late husband\, Brian K. Smith (Lama Marut) Cindy continues their collaborative work of sharing the dharma with the intention of integrating wisdom and compassion in daily life. \nCindy received a Graduate Diploma in media and worked as a lecturer at Swinburne University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature and her dharma classes can include both in-depth textual study and creative approaches to practice techniques\, influenced by her academic and artistic interests. \nAs an artist\, Cindy has explored the intersection of multimedia\, performance and insight\, most recently in the creation of live events that investigate and illuminate themes such as the “Yoga of Sound”\, “Buddha Nature” and the “Five Buddha Families”. \nFor more about Cindy\, visit:\nhttps://www.cindylee.org/events URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/inner-heart-the-sweet-and-swift-path-with-cindy-lee-2/2022-09-27/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20201019T164439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T163025Z UID:10000481-1664217000-1664220600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday! DESCRIPTION:Closed for the Holiday! Meditation will resume next week! URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/online-community-meditation-in-the-tibetan-tradition-32-2022-09-26/ LOCATION:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/highres_491091683-cvnPYH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220830T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220830T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20220725T172442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T172442Z UID:10001111-1661884200-1661889600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Dharma Essentials with Jay Nair and Amie Diller DESCRIPTION:Wanting a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for awhile and wanting to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment\, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair and Amie Diller as they begin the Dharma Essentials course – which is an overview of a spiritual path and how to create and maintain a Buddhist practice. \nTuesdays August 2nd -August 30th\n6:30pm-8:00pm \nHybrid options for attending: \nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \n Hailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. \n Amie Diller stumbled on Tassajara Zen Mountain Center at age 18\, dropped out of college\, and embarked on a life-long passion for the study and practice of Buddhism. For the last 15 years Amie has been practicing & teaching internationally in the Tibetan Gelugpa Buddhist tradition. Being a certified nurse-midwife and mother have also brought great joy\, along with fertile ground for practicing in the world with a wise and compassionate heart. She is the Spiritual Director at Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-essentials-with-jay-nair-and-amie-diller/2022-08-30/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220726T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T064632 CREATED:20220605T162818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220605T162818Z UID:10001106-1658860200-1658865600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim DESCRIPTION:Discover the wisdom of emptiness! Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim will use the Heart Sutra to explore emptiness and how it can transform our world. Beginners welcome! \n8 Tuesdays June 7-July 26\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nHybrid options for attending: \nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-heart-sutra-with-geshe-lobsang-tsultrim/2022-07-26/ LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sierra 2 Center Room 14 2791 24th Street Sacramento CA 95818 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street:geo:-121.4831665,38.5538259 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR