10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm We 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 […]
Saturday 11/4 10am-4pm, with a break for lunch In these times, we are so busy, constantly rushing and trying to keep up, checking our phones and email, and we are becoming more and more distracted. We are less able to focus on the task at hand, which impairs our ability to do things well – […]
Two Tuesdays: 10/31 and 11/7 6:30pm-8:30pm Why do problems and dissatisfaction keep occurring in our lives? The first teaching the Buddha gave after becoming enlightened were on the Four Noble Truths – where he described our human suffering perfectly: losing what we love, getting what we don’t want, aging, sickness and death. Luckily, The Buddha […]
Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm 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 […]
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 […]
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-September […]
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 Tuesdays August 4-September 29 […]
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 […]
Our mind is intrinsically clear, but becomes cluttered by thoughts. Join James Low as gives an introduction to Dzogchen, and discusses the difference between the mind and contents of the mind, so we can practice directly experiencing the clarity of mind. Through this dharma talk, we will gain an increased sense of how the mind […]
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 […]
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 Tuesdays August 4-September 29 […]