The Buddhist texts have in depth descriptions about death, rebirth and different realms of existence. Join Heather as she explores what these texts say, and how this applies to our own liberation! 10 Wednesdays 4/25-6/27 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 Sacramento, CA 95818 parking lot in back, ADA accessible […]
Compassion for Ourselves: What it is, what it isn’t, why it can be difficult, and how it can make us happy 4 Thursday evenings in June: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Manifesting Compassion in our Relationships: Widening our compassion to others, and creating a better world Daylong retreat on Saturday, […]
Sharing the Dharma Sunday morning “Sharing the Dharma” at Diamond Light is an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings as they are applied in our daily lives, and share in community fellowship. “Sharing the Dharma” topics combine ideas from Buddhism with those from the fields of positive psychology, Western philosophy, […]
Monday 7/2/2018 6:30-8:00pm Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all enlightened beings. Prayers to Medicine Buddha are especially powerful because of the extensive prayers they took to benefit sentient beings. Through purification by practicing Medicine Buddha Puja can help us in this life to live a longer and healthier life, and […]
Sharing the Dharma Sunday morning “Sharing the Dharma” at Diamond Light is an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings as they are applied in our daily lives, and share in community fellowship. “Sharing the Dharma” topics combine ideas from Buddhism with those from the fields of positive psychology, Western philosophy, […]
Monday 7/9/2018 6:30-8:00pm In Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand Pabongka Rinpoche explains how the great Atisha would purify any negativity, no matter how small, immediately. Even in public or when riding his horse, as soon as he noticed a breach of his ethics, he would stop what he was doing, drop to one […]
Managing Emotions Mindfully with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi 6 Tuesdays 5/22-6/26 6:30pm-8:30pm Most of us struggle with disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, jealousy, resentment, etc. Does Buddhism have any unique perspective to offer that can help us deal with our disturbing emotions? The Buddhist approach to working with disturbing emotions involves first becoming aware of […]
Sharing the Dharma Sunday morning “Sharing the Dharma” at Diamond Light is an opportunity for newcomers and old friends to explore the Buddha’s teachings as they are applied in our daily lives, and share in community fellowship. “Sharing the Dharma” topics combine ideas from Buddhism with those from the fields of positive psychology, Western philosophy, […]
The Way of Compassion with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim 4 Wednesdays 7/18-8/8 6:30pm-8:30pm "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." - His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV The Way of Compassion is the way of happiness. Research studies show that meditation strengthens brain connections and functioning that […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
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 […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is […]
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 […]