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! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]
True listening is the capacity of our hearts to receive and hold another's truth, even when it doesn't agree with our own values and beliefs. Generously offering our attention and presence to another human being is a radical act in a world where many are talking and few are really listening. At times, we need […]
Sunday morning “Sharing the Dharma” is an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings as they are applied in our daily lives. Topics combine ideas from Buddhism with those from the fields of positive psychology, Western philosophy, and current events. People from all faiths and backgrounds can apply the principles explored […]
Exploring the Nature of Mind with Emily Hsu Saturday 5/12 10:00am-1:00pm Join Emily Hsu for this half-day retreat when we will explore the natural space-like quality of the mind as well as the stressful thoughts and emotions that inhibit our experiencing it. Learn how to access this spacious nature more and more and lessen the […]
Mind & Its Potential with Emily Hsu 4 Tuesdays 4/24-5/15 6:30pm-8:30pm Join Emily Hsu to examine what the ‘mind’ is according to Buddhism and how it affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Come explore the difference between the mind and the brain and the mind as the creator of our experience. Learn methods to […]
The Buddhist texts have in depth descriptions about death, rebirth and different realms of existence. Join Heather as she explores what these texts say, and how this applies to our own liberation! 10 Wednesdays 4/25-6/27 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 Sacramento, CA 95818 parking lot in back, ADA accessible […]
Sharing the Dharma with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi Sundays May 27th-June 24th 10:00am-11:30am Sunday morning “Sharing the Dharma” at Diamond Light is an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings as they are applied in our daily lives, and share in community fellowship. “Sharing the Dharma” topics combine ideas from Buddhism with […]
Mondays 5/7, 5/14 and 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 6:30-8:00pm closed Monday 5/28 for Memorial Day 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! Join long time […]
Managing Emotions Mindfully with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi 6 Tuesdays 5/22-6/26 6:30pm-8:30pm Most of us struggle with disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, jealousy, resentment, etc. Does Buddhism have any unique perspective to offer that can help us deal with our disturbing emotions? The Buddhist approach to working with disturbing emotions involves first becoming aware of […]