2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) 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 […]
DATES HAVE CHANGED: Thursday: 11/16 Monday: 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm (no class 11/20) Do you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time […]
The holidays are upon us, and while there is so much fun and joy, there is also stress and busyness. Take an evening to slow down and spend a couple hours exploring gratitude in an uplifting circle. There are many benefits to gratitude, including better relationships, increased mental and physical health, increased empathy, and increased […]
3 Tuesday’s 11/14, 11/21 and 12/5 6:30-8:30pm 1 Saturday 11/18 10am-1pm WE ALL WANT HAPPINESS Where is happiness? Like suffering, happiness is in our mind. When we engage in the patient observation of our thoughts, feelings, emotions and mental images, or any object of the mind, we come to see they are not real things. […]
DATES HAVE CHANGED: Thursday: 11/16 Monday: 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm (no class 11/20) Do you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time […]
Join Amie Diller and Jay Nair as they share inspiring tales from the Buddhist Tradition! Tuesday 12/12 6:30-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs) parking lot in back, ADA accessible suggested donation: $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds.
On Christmas Morning we will be providing breakfast open to anyone in Sacramento's homeless community. Along with a hearty breakfast, we would like to provide each attendee with a gift bag full of practical and fun goodies. We're going to need items to give away and some help assembling the packets; that is where you […]
Have you been seeking a way to contribute to your community? Do you see the people in need yet feel helpless to truly make a difference? If you are like many of us, you want to help yet wonder how the small amount of time and money you have to give could make a difference […]
Join Diamond LIght Tibetan Buddhist Group as we celebrate our Sangha jewel! Jay Nair will be offering uplifting songs, chanting and meditations. Food and relaxing afterward! Bring something vegetarian to share if you wish! Tuesday 12/19 Music: 6:30-7:30pm, Celebration: 7:30-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs) parking […]
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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
Have you been meditating, attending classes or reading books on Buddhism? Are you interested in the philosophy presented by the Buddha? Buddhist philosophy can help many people in their daily life, even if they don't identify as "Buddhist". But what does it mean to be Buddhist? Taking Refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha is […]
Since PD (Physical Distancing), I find it nourishing to pause, ground and connect with others online. The sense of dropping in with ourselves, others and feeling our shared humanity can feel soothing and restorative. I would like to think we are engaging our Social Nervous System through these practices.http://www.boazfeldman.com/EN/Links_files/PORGES%20Polyvagal_Theory.pdf In the first hour of this […]
Whether or not you are attending the Tuesday night dharma classes, this review group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. This is an opportunity to join your fellow dharma students in a review of Geshe Tsultrim's class the previous Tuesday. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring […]
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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
Karma focuses on the laws of cause and effect, and is one of the foundational philosophies and principles of Buddhism. Karma can also be misunderstood, and challenging to understand. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he guides us through karma and gives an overview of the topic. To register for this event: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac#focus=ev-so5r-20200804183000 4 Tuesdays August 4-August […]
Since PD (Physical Distancing), I find it nourishing to pause, ground and connect with others online. The sense of dropping in with ourselves, others and feeling our shared humanity can feel soothing and restorative. I would like to think we are engaging our Social Nervous System through these practices.http://www.boazfeldman.com/EN/Links_files/PORGES%20Polyvagal_Theory.pdf In the first hour of this […]
Whether or not you are attending the Tuesday night dharma classes, this review group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. This is an opportunity to join your fellow dharma students in a review of Geshe Tsultrim's class the previous Tuesday. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring […]
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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
Karma focuses on the laws of cause and effect, and is one of the foundational philosophies and principles of Buddhism. Karma can also be misunderstood, and challenging to understand. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he guides us through karma and gives an overview of the topic. To register for this event: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac#focus=ev-so5r-20200804183000 4 Tuesdays August 4-August […]