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 […]
Seven Point Mind Training with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim 5 Tuesdays 7/17-8/14 6:30pm-8:30pm Seven Point Mind Training or Lojong are teachings to transform the mind through the practice of bodhicitta (the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings). The practice involves refining and purifying one's motivations and attitudes. In this series […]
Tibetan Art Symbols with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim Tuesdays 8/21 6:30pm-8:30pm Join us as Geshe Tsultrim, a highly-skilled artist, leads us on an exploration of Tibetan Art Symbols. Tibetan Buddhist art is created using Buddhist symbolism to represent certain aspects of the dharma. Buddhist figures and sacred objects tend to be esoteric and symbolic in meaning. […]
The close observation of individual moments of experience combined with inquiry can reveal experiential insights about the nature of the self, the mind, and the world of phenomena that have greater transformational power than conceptual analysis alone. Join Doug Veenhof as we examine how these empirical insights are what actually cut through the subtlest obscurations […]
The close observation of individual moments of experience combined with inquiry can reveal experiential insights about the nature of the self, the mind, and the world of phenomena that have greater transformational power than conceptual analysis alone. Join Doug Veenhof as we examine how these empirical insights are what actually cut through the subtlest obscurations […]
In response to the busyness of our lives, we operate in doing-mode which is often disconnected from beingness. When our tasks are done, it can be difficult to let go of the doing, relax and drop back into being human again. Our humanity can feel uncomfortable, vulnerable, and unpleasant with all its complexity and messiness. […]
Learn to be happier, healthier and more peaceful while living an engaged spiritual life. Discover how to make a real difference in the well-being of others. We will focus on cultivating and applying mindfulness, wisdom and compassion in our relationships with others, serving beneficial causes in the world, relating to our technology and how we […]
Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim 4 Tuesdays 8/28-9/18 6:30pm-8:30pm The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is an important Lojong text containing thirty-seven verses with instructions on following the Bodhisattva path. A Bodhisattva is a person who has cultivated bodhicitta, the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. […]
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 […]
Join Lama Amie as she discusses the Buddha's enlightenment through teaching and stories! Tuesday December 14, 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. Join live online with Zoom: […]
Join us to put together care packages of survival supplies for those experiencing homelessness. Tuesday December 21, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 upstairs, parking lot in back. More details about this event will be provided in December!
***RETREAT FULL*** Visions of Wholeness and the Mandala of the Awakened Feminine with Lama Amie Diller 3-Day Retreat -- Limited Capacity for In Person Retreat, Remote option available Thursday December 30, 2021-Saturday January 1, 2022 *Exact times to be determined Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Retreat Cost = $150 Scholarships […]
A Skillful Approach to Emotions with Sunil Joseph 4 Tuesdays January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th; 6:30pm-8:00pm How to Attend: This class will be in-person and online (Sunil will be teaching online from home). In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond […]
3-Day Online Retreat Friday January 28, 2022 – Sunday, January 30, 2022 9am-5pm PDT (9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm) Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Retreat Fees: $300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. Space is limited! Preregistration required, Register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-stv2-20220128000000 The Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) training was sparked […]
The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair Tuesdays March 8, 22, and 29th 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be 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 COVID-Protocols. Join live […]
4-Day Online Retreat Friday March 4, 2021-Monday March 7, 2022 7am-5pm PDT Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. This retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition, no specific empowerment is required to […]
We each have within us an innate source of health, vitality and wisdom known as our Buddha Nature. In the Tantric tradition we can awaken a relationship to this source of healing through the practice of Vajrasattva. Doing this practice can begin to enable the liberation and transformation of the energy of emotions, stress and […]