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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesdays September 22-October 13 6:30pm-8:30pm We are entering winter with multiple challenges at play including a pandemic, isolation, fatigue, loss of loved ones, work, political uncertainty, social justice reckoning, seasonal affective disorder, etc. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging when […]
Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim with Amie Diller and Heather Breault Tuesdays, December 29, 2020 and January 5, 2020 Have you been curious about Buddhist practice, but don’t know where to begin? Have you attended Buddhist teachings, but don’t know how to meditate on the subjects you’ve studied? In an […]
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Tuesdays, January 19 to February 23 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for every spiritual realization. Meditating 5 minutes a day and more can change our brains, our minds and our view of the world we live in. Buddhist meditation is […]
Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday! Listen, contemplate, meditate Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation, where the student reflects on what they have learned, examines the felt meaning, and how it relates to one’s own life. The […]
5 Tuesdays March 2 – March 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm Online via Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 All Yogis/Yoginis of the past agree. Mind is the seed of everything we experience. By sincerely investigating the nature of our own mind, we can escape a vicious cycle of being perpetually confused while powerlessly losing control when overtaken […]
Co-sponsored by Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Vajrapani Institue 4-Day Online Retreat Friday March 5, 2021-Monday March 8, 2021 8am-4:30pm PST Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available, Space is limited so register now! Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-swfa-20210305000000 Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. This retreat […]
Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday Listen, contemplate, meditate Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation, where the student reflects on what they have learned, examines the felt meaning, and how it relates to one’s own life. The […]
The Myths We Live By with Karuna Cayton 6 Tuesdays April 6 – May 11, 6:30pm-8:00pm Drop ins and beginners welcomed! Online via Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Most of us as humans are constantly looking for ways to fix our internal problems and our external world. Join Karuna Cayton as we explore the […]
6 Tuesdays May 18 - June 22, 6:30pm-8:00pm Discover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels, no initiations or empowerments required. Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Cost: Suggested […]