The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for many spiritual realizations. Meditating 5 minutes a day or more can change our brains, our minds and our view of the world we live in. Buddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go back at least 5,000 […]
Suffering is all around us, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to help. Master Shantideva wrote a detailed guide on how to live as a Bodhisattva, or spiritual warrior who works to reach enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This guide teaches us how to reduce others’ suffering […]
Join Jay Nair as he leads us in an evening of meditation and music. There will be three sessions of ten minutes of music and 20 minutes of meditation with breaks in between. Learn more about Jay at https://www.nairjay.com March 8th and 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento, […]
Feeling overwhelmed with helping others? Are you a stressed out parent who has to do it all? Do you work in a “helping profession” and are feeling burned out? How do we continue to show up for others day after day, and also take care of ourselves? Join Eve Ekman for a workshop on using […]
Refining our Vitality: The Tao, The Buddha, and Emotional Balance Lasting and meaningful wellbeing is a common goal uniting the traditions of the Buddha and the Tao. While ultimately having different paths in achieving this goal, both traditions emphasize the cultivation of wholesome states and the development of insight through meditation. Taoist meditaiton in particular […]
Join Anand as he leads us through gentle movement and meditation to deepen our grounding, balance and connection to our "life energy" or Qi. No background required – just come with an open mind. All are welcome! Thursdays March 7-March 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 […]
Female Goddess Yoga Go Deep & Get Happy Discover the first and best yoga series that was created by an Indian woman! Lady Niguma, from India lived 1000 years ago. This unique and unified sequence will open each chakra through the asanas & perfected sequences. Feel empowered as you balance, open and work the body […]
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The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma - Why They Are Each Essential to All of Us Buddhist often refer to the Three Turnings of the Wheel when discussing the teachings of the Buddha. What does this really mean? What are the three turnings? During this three week lecture/discussion, Pamela Rasada will lead participants […]