Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Looking to deepen your meditation practice or learn new meditation techniques? Join Keith Dowman as he leads us through the principles of the Dzogchen path, a profound and effective tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism enabling us to attain perfect enlightenment for the benefit of ourselves and all living beings. Considered to be the heart […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation 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 part of a tradition of techniques that go […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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 to set up […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Buddhist Refuge & Emotional Resiliency with Amie Diller In Buddhism we talk about “Taking Refuge”. In this 2-part class we’ll explore how to take refuge in this very life as it is, and how this can create greater emotional resiliency. We’ll explore how & where we take refuge through sitting together, teachings, poetry, conversation, writing […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
The Buddha taught that to reduce suffering and live a happy life, you must watch your actions and live a life of virtue. Luckily, he laid out a code of ethics to follow that would do just that. In a world where morality seems to be declining, in this course will learn the reasons to […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Join Ryan for an evening of yoga and meditation. Students will do a traditional Tibetan Buddhist yoga practice during the first part class to open the chakras (energy centers) in their body. After a short break students will sit for a guided meditation to center and calm the mind. Please bring a yoga mat and […]
Friendship Park
1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA
Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]
Onlie via Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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 […]
Karma: all of our actions and thoughts have inevitable results, both positive and negative, for better or for worse. Navigating our lives—and future rebirths—depends on understanding causality: how karma works. Understanding karma is crucial to reaching our goals, both material and spiritual. In this six-week course, we will examine what Buddhism teaches us about how […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
The Six Perfections are a practice that can help us benefit others, ourselves, and is an integral part of the path to enlightenment. The Six Perfections are a guide for Buddhist practice and virtues to be cultivated to bring one to enlightenment. The Six Perfections describe the true nature of an enlightened being, which, in Mahayana practice, is to […]
Curtis Hall at Sierra 2 Center
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
When: Saturday August 21st 11:30am-1pm Where: Courtyard behind Curtis Hall (2791 24th Street, Sacramento CA 95818). Who: You! Everyone is invited. Please bring family and friends! Live music performed by Jay Nair Drinks, snacks, and definitely dessert! Chatting and catching up with friends Lama Amie will say a few words about new projects and exciting opportunities There will […]
Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Friday, Sept 24th 6:30–8:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $25 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! These 6 Healing Sounds are an ancient Qi-Gong practice based on the 5 Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. We’ll explore sounds and movements which correspond to specific emotions, organs, […]
Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Saturday, September 25th 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $45 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! In this workshop we’ll go through the initial Qigong sequence of “Restoring the Terrain”, opening to and exploring the inner experience of each movement. The practice ultimately creates the body as an […]
Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
With Seona Gwon When: Sep 29, 2021 – Nov 17, 2021 (Every Wednesday for 8 weeks) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Online Zoom THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2022. PLEASE CHECK BACK! Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) is a multi-week personal and professional development course designed at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and […]
The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair 3 Tuesdays November 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online (Jay will be teaching online from home). How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Join Lama Amie Diller and Jay Nair for a night of music, stories and meditation that inspire graditude. Tuesday November 23, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols. […]
Mahaprajapati: The Woman Who Raised the Buddha Tuesday December 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online (Diane will be teaching online from home). How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols. Join live online with […]