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SUMMARY:Letting Go of Fear and Judgement in a World Gone Mad
DESCRIPTION:Our culture is experiencing a breakdown of civility because of heightened fear. Dualistic\, in-group/out-group thinking is tearing our society apart.  We are faced with necessary but difficult conversations about racism and sexism. In order to navigate this cultural moment\, we need people who are spiritually evolved and able to keep their hearts open and supple in the midst of fear and violence.  This class will look at spiritual practices that can help us live in love with the world\, regardless of the craziness and cruelty around us. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how fear and judgement function in our lives and be empowered to live with less fear and more open to everyone\, particularly those who we see as different from ourselves\, or even threatening.    \nTuesdays 6:30p-8:30p\nNov 29\, Dec 6\, Dec 13\nDonations Welcomed \nThis class is appropriate for all levels. \nBrian Baker is an Episcopal Priest and the Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento. He began meditating long before he ever entered a church. He has a long history of teaching with Tibetan Buddhists. In 2005 he organized and facilitated a conversation between the Dalai Lama and religious leaders in Idaho. He is a popular speaker at wellness and yoga festivals.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/letting-go-of-fear-and-judgement-in-a-world-gone-mad-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161213T203000
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SUMMARY:Letting Go of Fear and Judgement in a World Gone Mad
DESCRIPTION:Our culture is experiencing a breakdown of civility because of heightened fear. Dualistic\, in-group/out-group thinking is tearing our society apart.  We are faced with necessary but difficult conversations about racism and sexism. In order to navigate this cultural moment\, we need people who are spiritually evolved and able to keep their hearts open and supple in the midst of fear and violence.  This class will look at spiritual practices that can help us live in love with the world\, regardless of the craziness and cruelty around us. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of how fear and judgement function in our lives and be empowered to live with less fear and more open to everyone\, particularly those who we see as different from ourselves\, or even threatening.    \nTuesdays 6:30p-8:30p\nNov 29\, Dec 6\, Dec 13\nDonations Welcomed \nThis class is appropriate for all levels. \nBrian Baker is an Episcopal Priest and the Dean of Trinity Cathedral in Sacramento. He began meditating long before he ever entered a church. He has a long history of teaching with Tibetan Buddhists. In 2005 he organized and facilitated a conversation between the Dalai Lama and religious leaders in Idaho. He is a popular speaker at wellness and yoga festivals.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/letting-go-of-fear-and-judgement-in-a-world-gone-mad-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161216T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161216T100000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 7th monthly Breakfast for the Homeless to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the Friendship park! \nHow you can help? \nDonate food*\nDonate money**\nEncourage local businesses to donate food or money\nInvite your friends and family to help relieve hunger in our community\nServe \nThis event is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – volunteers provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nWithout your kindness and generosity there is no breakfast! \nWhat we offer to the visitors: \nHot oatmeal\nHardboiled eggs\nCheese sticks\nGranola bars\nFruit\nBananas \nFood is our top priority and need!  \nTo support us by providing food\, supplies\, or your service\, please visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc and sign up! \nTo donate money please visit https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ and please write Breakfast Program in the Notes.\nOr mail a check to Diamond Light at 2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818 and please write Breakfast Program in the Memo. \nOr email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com with any and all questions! \n* All food donations are tax deductible.\nWhen dropping off or brinning the food to the event\, please attach a receipt\, your name\, and address. \n**All monetary donations are tax-deductible. \nFeel free to share suggestions\, ideas\, and inspirations! \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-4/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161220T203000
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SUMMARY:Healing Prayers and Chants
DESCRIPTION:This will be an evening of healing prayers\, chants\, and meditations. Chanting in harmony with Indian Tanpura and Tibetan singing Bowls with the intention to heal and spread joy and awakening of our hearts. There will be a group meditation sending out prayers for the healing of Sangha members\, their loved ones\, all other beings and mother earth. \nAll are welcome. \n6:30-8:00p Sacred Sounds\, Prayers\, and Meditations\n8:00-8:30p Refreshments\, snacks\, relaxing\, and socializing \nJay Nair has trained in Indian devotional music\, performing from the age of ten.  He teaches music\, leads kirtans\, and uses raga-based devotional music\, stories and poetry from the Bhakti tradition for meditations. Jay is a dedicated Bhakti practitioner\, composed many Sanskrit\, Pali and Tibetan chants\, Yoga Sutra\, Bhagavad Gita\, and Mahayana and Adwaita texts in traditional Indian ragas blending melody\, devotion and rhythm with the  intention to awaken joy\, allow healing and inviting shamatha (pristine awareness).
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/healing-prayers-and-chants/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161227T203000
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CREATED:20161227T062441Z
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SUMMARY:Recipe for Happiness: A Spiritual Life Day by Day
DESCRIPTION:Many people think of those having a spiritual life living away from the modern world\, entrenched in solitude and study. It is possible to lead a fulfilling spiritual life within the lives we currently lead. Heather Breault will lead us into the New Year by discussing how to lead a spiritual life each day and what we can do to set ourselves up for success! This class is applicable to all spiritual traditions\, but will be taught from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective.  \nTuesday December 27\, 6:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n271 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAll classes are donation based\, drop ins welcome!  \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/recipe-for-happiness-a-spiritual-life-day-by-day/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20161122T060617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T060617Z
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SUMMARY:Creating a Bright Future
DESCRIPTION:Create a strong intention and vision for your New Year. You will leave with a written statement\, bullet points\, or a paragraph\, of your personal vision and intention for the New Year. You will learn how to incorporate this vision into a meditation practice that can be used to reset your intentions and aspirations throughout the year. \nDuring the first night you will learn the 4-Fold Vision Quest to create a full and hopeful vision of your new year\, and beyond. There will be time to journal and then meditate/envision this image and story of how the New Year will unfold. Everything from our highest aspirations to our worldly goals will be included in this vision. \nDuring the second night you will take this new vision and apply it to the practices of the 4-Immeasurables (loving kindness\, compassion\, feeling joy for others\, and equanimity). You will learn how to extract the meaning and essence of the 4 Immeasurables and apply them to what is most important and relevant in your life. This is a method of personalizing the 4 Immeasurables so that this practice will stay fresh and relevant for years to come. \nBeginners and experienced students are welcome.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/creating-a-bright-future/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170120T083000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170110T060348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T060348Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the New Year to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact your time and little money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nIf you want to be the change for the better in your world\, come out or contribute to our monthly Breakfast! \nWhat you can do: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\nhardboiled eggs\ncheese sticks\ngranola bars\nfruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nor email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nWe are a volunteer program of the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and meditation for the wellbeing of all.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou might be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nand our event! \nSERVE\nSign up and show up!\nhttp://signup.com/go/TrxPAc \nRemember\, this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – volunteers provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nWithout your kindness and generosity there is no breakfast! \nAll donations can be dropped off the day before.\nFor more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-5/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170124T060918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T060918Z
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SUMMARY:Off the Cushion Sac
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention:  Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nJANUARY 30 AGENDA\n1. Get to know each other;\n2. Commit to the values that will guide our work in the coming months and years; and\n3. Plan and commit to our first action. Postcard #WhyIMarch\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sac-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170207T060703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T060703Z
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SUMMARY:Off the Cushion - Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention: Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nAGENDA\n1. Check-In\n2. Report on activities of larger Indivisible Group\n3. Daily Action\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sacramento/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170214T060237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T060237Z
UID:10000006-1486987200-1486992600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Off the Cushion - Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention: Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nAGENDA\n1. Check-In\n2. Report on activities of larger Indivisible Group\n3. Daily Action\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sacramento-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170317T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170317T083000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170307T062653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T062653Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\nhardboiled eggs\ncheese sticks\ngranola bars\nfruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nWe are a volunteer program under Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our event!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax id number. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and your big heart.  \nAll donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before.\nFor more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-7/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170321T050517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T050517Z
UID:10000231-1490121000-1490131800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Got Empathy? Communicating from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Empathy dispells separation and other-ness by connecting us to our shared humanity. The ability to “feel with” another is an important precursor for compassion. Join Sunil Joseph as we explore the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy in our relationships – with self and other. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary and all are welcome! Drop ins to either class are welcome. \nTwo Tuesdays March 14th and March 21st\n6:30pm-8:30pm\nCost: Donation Based \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back \nFor more information: https://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Itara O’Connell in 2004. After attending NVC practice groups with Itara for a few years\, I attended the year-long NVC Leadership Program in 2008 with Bay NVC in Oakland. NVC continues to have a transformational effect on my professional and personal life\, along with other practices like movement\, meditation\, etc. It has deepened the quality of relationships in my life\, with myself and others. After all these years of exploring this work\, I am still amazed at the power and simplicity this approach offers for meeting challenging experiences and interactions in a skillful way. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I feel happy when I can contribute to other’s wellbeing by sharing the fruits of my personal practice. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/got-empathy-communicating-from-the-heart-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170307T062655Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Radiant Friend at Diamond Light
DESCRIPTION:Join Radiant Friend for Kirtan\, call and response chanting\, a practice that unites us with our highest\, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras–words\, phrases and syllables– to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. \n$20 at the door (check or cash preferred)\, no one turned away (pay what you need)  \nNo musical experience necessary. Sing\, listen\, dance\, recline or meditate to the chants. \n“Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself. It’s an opening of the heart and letting go of the mind and thoughts. It deepens the channel of grace\, and it’s a way of being present in the moment.” -Krishna Das \nRadiant Friend is a multi-instrumental Kirtan band that has been active in the Sacramento area since 2010. Our hope is to introduce as many people as possible to the heart practice of chanting through Kirtan and the Dances of Universal Peace.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/kirtan-with-radiant-friend-at-diamond-light/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170421T083000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170321T050520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T050520Z
UID:10000232-1492758000-1492763400@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our event!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax id number. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and your big heart.  \nAll donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before.\nTo make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\nFor more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-8/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170516T053105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T053105Z
UID:10000345-1494873000-1494883800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nClasses will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170519T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170519T083000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170516T053108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T053108Z
UID:10000347-1495177200-1495182600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how to start.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our events!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax ID number. \nUNLIKE many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service!\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and the goodness you do.  \n* All donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before. Email or message for address.\n** To make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\n*** For more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDaria ‘Dasha’ LaMoure\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-9/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170523T054511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T054511Z
UID:10000340-1495477800-1495485000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nClasses will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170516T053110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T061505Z
UID:10000420-1496341800-1496347200@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm \nCommunity Meditation is a new offering from Diamond Light Meditation Center beginning June 1st and will be ongoing Thursday nights! All levels are welcome! Learn to meditate and develop a meditation practice in a supportive community. \nMeditation helps us to calm the mind\, develop concentration\, and reduce stress. We will explore various types of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, such as analytical and placement meditation. Analytical meditation deepens our understanding of the Dharma through exploring subjects on the lam rim (stages of the path). Placement\, or concentration (“calm abiding”)\, allows the practitioner to stay on their “object”\, and to deepen realizations.\nThose new to meditation will learn enjoy learning how to start a practice\, and experienced practitioners will enjoy the support of sitting with a group. \nJoin members of our community for meditation practice and discussion. If you are new to meditation\, come learn how to start your practice\, meet experienced practitioners\, and enjoy the community of group meditation. Experienced meditators will appreciate the support of sitting with a group. \nThursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: Donation Based \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/community-meditation/2017-06-01/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170418T050243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T003852Z
UID:10000244-1496687400-1496694600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:4 Mondays May 8 – June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm \nCommunicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nClasses will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy. \n4 Mondays May 8 – June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-2017-05-29/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170606T050431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T114215Z
UID:10000339-1496687400-1496694600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Non Violent Communication Study Group
DESCRIPTION:This will be the final class of the series. All are welcome. \nCommunicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nClasses will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-4/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170613T050012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T050012Z
UID:10000338-1497551400-1497556800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Community Meditation is a new offering from Diamond Light Meditation Center beginning June 1st and will be ongoing Thursday nights! All levels are welcome! Learn to meditate and develop a meditation practice in a supportive community.  \nMeditation helps us to calm the mind\, develop concentration\, and reduce stress. We will explore various types of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, such as analytical and placement meditation. Analytical meditation deepens our understanding of the Dharma through exploring subjects on the lam rim (stages of the path). Placement\, or concentration (“calm abiding”)\, allows the practitioner to stay on their “object”\, and to deepen realizations. \nJoin members of our community for meditation practice and discussion. \nThursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: Donation Based \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/community-meditation-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170616T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170616T083000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170613T050015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170613T050015Z
UID:10000337-1497596400-1497601800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how to start.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our events!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax ID number. \nDONATE BAGS AND WATER BOTTLES\nIt’s getting hot and water is a precious commdity.\nPlease donate any used or new water bottles made of any material.\nAnd to help our struggling neighbors to have something sturdier for their few belongings than a plastic bag\, please donate your unwanted bags\, purses\, and backpacks. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities in Sacramento this program is fully volunteer funded and run\, without any corporate funding. Private citizens like YOU provide food\, supplies\, and service!\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and the goodness you do.  \n* All donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before. Email or message for address.\n** To make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\n*** For more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDaria ‘Dasha’ LaMoure\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-10/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170516T053112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T063216Z
UID:10000247-1497983400-1497990600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The 12 Links - Part 1\, with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays June 20-July 25\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nAt the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the “12 Links of Dependent Origination”\, which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth\, aging\, sickness and death. \nTuesdays June 20-July 25\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: donations welcome \nhttps://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. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-12-links-part-1-with-geshe-tsultrim/2017-06-20/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170801T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170801T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170620T050445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T050445Z
UID:10000336-1501612200-1501619400@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Art Symbols
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist art includes thangka paintings\, sand mandalas\, and statues. These exquisite pieces are loaded with complexity and symbolism. Join Geshe Tsuiltrim as he introduces us to the meaning behind some of these symbols. This class will be interesting to those who have an interest in art\, or an interest in Buddhism!  \nTuesday August 1\, 6:30-8:30pm\nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento CA 95818\ncost: Donations Welcome \nFor more info: https://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Geshe Tsultrim:  \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\, GesheTsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy.  He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. \nEarly in life\, Geshe Tsultrim began studying Tibetan art\, and sacred thangka painting with his uncle\, a gifted and well-respected Tibetan thangka painter. Geshe Tsultrim contributed to his monastery by teaching art\, painting\, and sand mandala making to the younger monks.  He also toured throughout North\, Central\, and South America creating sand mandalas.   \nAfter studying English\, Geshe Tsultrim began sharing his extensive knowledge on thangka iconography.  He started teaching Tibetan thangka painting\, in addition to Buddhist philosophy\, and continues to do so.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/buddhist-art-symbols/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170620T050448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T010414Z
UID:10000334-1502217000-1502224200@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The 12 Links - Part 2\, with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the “12 Links of Dependent Origination”\, which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth\, aging\, sickness and death. \nTuesdays August 8 and 15*\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \n*Geshe Tsultrim was called back to India earlier than originally planned. He will be back to finish the rest of the 12 links in October! We will be meeting Tuesday nights for the rest of August and September\, check back for topics as we add to the schedule! Thank you for your understanding.  \nCost: donations welcome \nhttps://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. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-12-links-part-2-with-geshe-tsultrim/2017-08-08/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/facebook_event_1696804850332888.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011538
CREATED:20170723T084949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170723T084949Z
UID:10000323-1502618400-1502640000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Day Long Meditation Retreat - with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Want to have a clearer\, more spacious mind? The list of the benefits of meditation seems to be growing every day. Meditating even as little as 5 minutes a day can change our brains\, our minds and our outlook. Meditation is very practical. It is the cultivation of deep sanity through the art of relaxation\, stillness\, and vigilance leading to deeper and deeper states of inner knowledge.  \nBy learning to meditate\, we begin to cultivate the awareness necessary to make wise choices\, to create a happy future by thinking and acting wisely. Join Elaine Jackson for this daylong meditaiton retreat that will include teachings and meditations.  \nThis class is for anyone who has an interest in meditation\, whether they already have an established practice or are brand new. By maintaining an attitude of childlike wonder\, we can always learn something new. When we practice together we learn from each other. \nSunday August 13\, 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch)\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs) Saramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible\ncost: donations welcome \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nElaine Jackson is a founding member of Vajrapani Institute and has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1977\, studying with many of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our time. Every year for 12 years she engaged in a month-long solitary meditation retreat to deepen her practice. \nShe served as Executive Director of Vajrapani Institute for over five years just prior to entering a three-year meditation retreat completed in April\, 2014. She lives a contemplative life off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz mountains while offering Dharma teachings and meditation support.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/day-long-meditation-retreat-with-elaine-jackson/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Balanced Body\, Balanced Mind: The Art of Meditation Posture
DESCRIPTION:A stable\, relaxed meditation posture is essential to deepening our meditation. Join Marc Ross\, doctor of chiropractic medicine and long time meditator for this interactive workshop where we will explore how to find balance and ease as we meditate. We will learn the fine points of seated and supine postures and experiment with many types of cushions and support. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 22\, 6:30 to 8:30pm\nWhere: Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818\nCost: free\, donations gratefully accepted.\nWhat to wear: loose\, comfortable\, non-restricting clothing. This is really important!\nWhat to bring: all your cushions and supports\, we will be trying out many different types to settle on the ones that are most comfortable for our unique bodies. \nAbout the teacher: Marc Ross has practiced physical medicine for 37 years and has been meditating for 30 years. He has taught meditation in America and in Europe. Marc was introduced to Buddhism and meditation through the study of yoga in the mid 1990’s. Since then he has been blessed to study the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Alan Wallace along with several other Lamas. He has practiced Chiopractic Medicine and other healing modalities for 37 years\, & has been teaching meditation in the US and Europe.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/balanced-body-balanced-mind-the-art-of-meditation-posture/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170830T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170830T203000
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SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Emptiness - with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWe perceive the world as “out there”\, with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don’t exist the way we think they do\, and understanding that the world isn’t “out there” separate from us\, but actually “empty” and ready for our minds to project our world on to it is a tool for powerful transformation!  \nHave you heard the word “emptiness” and wondered what it means? Maybe you’ve studied the concept and still have questions? This in-depth course will cover the concept of emptiness from start to finish. This topic is the key to endless possibilities in our personal and spiritual lives. This ancient wisdom has the power to transform our worlds beyond our wildest imagination. \nEach class will include prayers\, teachings\, discussion and meditation  \nTopics include: how the direct perception of emptiness is accomplished\, what happens after the direct perception of emptiness\, how understanding emptiness leads to the destruction of mental afflictions\, how the direct perception of emptiness leads to full enlightenment and paradise\, emptiness and the two extremes\, how empty things function\, emptiness and purification\, the relationship between emptiness and karma\, emptiness and the bodies of a Buddha\, what is non-duality\, how a bodhisattva should live\, the future of Buddha’s teachings\, and the perfection of wisdom. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: donation based \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/deep-dive-into-emptiness-with-heather-breault/2017-08-30/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Path to Awakening: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:The Buddha gave us clear instructions on the path to enlightenment\, and all of the teachings of Buddhism can be found within the Lam Rim or “Steps on the Path”. It would take years of study to share the full depth of the Lam Rim\, but this class will provide an overview of the various aspects of the Lam Rim and the teachings embedded within them.  \nTaking this class will provide students with a stable foundation upon which to build their knowledge as they continue studying Buddhism. Some students will also find the Lam Rim to be a helpful template in understanding the breadth of the teachings and in identifying areas upon which to focus future studies.  \nThis is an introductory class tailored for beginners\, yet all levels of practitioner would likely find the review helpful. \nThis class will include meditation\, dharma talk\, discussion and prayers. There will be handouts including the long and short Lam Rim meditations we will do in class that can be practiced at home! \nTuesday September 5\, 6:30-8:30pm\nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: Donations Welcome \nFor more info: www.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-path-to-awakening-an-introduction/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170907T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170907T200000
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SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Basics
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 9/7-9/21 6:30pm-8:00pm \nMeditation helps us to calm the mind\, develop concentration\, and reduce stress. Many people struggle meditating because they try to sit and “think about nothing”. Luckily\, there are many teachings and techniques for having successful meditations. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through the basics of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Each class will teach basic meditation\, have time for discussions and meditation.  \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/tibetan-buddhist-meditation-basics/2017-09-07/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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