Have you been longing to do something about the suffering you witness in your own city, your own neighborhood? Have you even wondered what would it take to do something about it? Are you wanting to put your awareness, mindfulness, and compassion into action into the world around you? Join our monthly nutritious Breakfast for […]
Mandala means "that which extracts the essence." There are many different types of mandalas utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. The mandala represents the architectural layout of the entire palace of a specific deity. The Menla mandala, for example, represents the dwelling of the Medicine Buddha, who embodies the perfection of the physical and mental health of […]
The Four Immeasurables: Living with an Open Heart With Amie Diller Everyone wants to be happy and in this interconnected world, the happiness of one depends on the happiness of all. Join Amie Diller as she takes us through how the four immeasurables: love, compassion, joy and equanimity can help us live with an open […]
Need refuge from a busy life? Want to meditate but don’t know where to start? Slow down and come to Diamond Light Meditation center Thursday nights 6:30-7:30pm for silent sitting meditation and group discussion! At Diamond Light we want to create a space where new and experienced practioners alike support each other’s practice, share ideas […]
Meditation: A Deep Dive with Heather Breault This Course is a must for anyone who wishes to practice meditation effectively! It is based upon The Stages of Meditation by Master Kamalashila, and presentations by Je Tsongkapa and Pabongka Rinpoche. Take 10 weeks to deeply explore meditation, great for beginner and experienced meditators! Topics include - […]
If you're wanting to make an impact, If you're feeling lonely or lost, If your heart is aching for change and action... Service to others is the best medicine! Join us in this monthly effort to feed the homeless and the hungry of Sacramento! You can shop, prep food, involve others, donate, or serve. Average […]
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. It affords us the opportunity to take an intimate look at our mind – up close and personal. What is it? How does it function? Where do […]
Lam Rim A Day Long Guided Meditation Buddhist Masters throughout the ages have advised that our experience of the world and actually our world itself, come from our mind. Yet, rarely do we gift ourselves the quality time to explore what shapes our life. In this day long practice, we will engage in guided meditations […]
This class will be an introduction to the principles and core assumptions of Non-Violent Communication. Based upon the concept that much of our emotional and mental turmoil arises when our needs are not met by ourselves, family & friends, or our culture. We will begin to understand these needs, the difference between needs and strategies, […]
Making a difference is easier than you thought! Join us in feeding over 200 homeless and hungry folks of Sacramento and see the impact you can make on your ciomminity! Ways to Help: ~ Buy food. We are completely volunteer run effort, so the only food we serve is the food that our volunteers have […]