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 […]
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 […]
How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? How can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class, we will introduce the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and compassion. No prior […]
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 […]
In this course, we will explore how to use mind training techniques to transform our problems into causes for happiness. According to Buddhism, it is primarily our minds that determine whether we will experience happiness or pain and difficulties, and problems are excellent opportunities to make spiritual progress. We will discover the source of our […]
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 […]
New Year’s Retreat: Cultivating a Spacious Mind and a Good Heart with Emily Hsu New Year’s is a great time to heal from the past year, and set an intention for the year to come. Going into retreat with a supportive community gives us the opportunity to rest, restore, and transform our minds to benefit […]
Join Jay Nair as he leads us in an evening of meditation and music. There will be three sessions of ten minutes of music and 20 minutes of meditation with breaks in between. Learn more about Jay at https://www.nairjay.com at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento, CA 95818 cost: suggested donation […]
INNER HEART TUESDAYS: The Sweet & Swift Path Study and practice Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen's Steps on the Path using his insightful instructions and devotional meditations. Tuesday nights in September 9/6-9/27 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Wednesday late morning Asia-Pac) To receive the recordings, register Here for Inner Heart Tuesdays: https://www.cindylee.org/events/inner-heart-tuesday-evenings-usa Hybrid options for attending (Cindy will be teaching […]
Closed for the Holiday! Meditation will resume next week!
Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee 3-Day Online Only Retreat Friday Sept 30, 2022-Sunday Oct 2, 2022 Schedule: Friday: 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Intro and Welcome) Saturday: 2:00pm-8:30pm PDT (Meditation, Dharma Talk and Kirtan) Sunday: 2:00pm-5:30pm (Mediation and Dharma Talk) Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Sliding scale: $80-$150 […]
Wanting a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for awhile and wanting to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials course – a beginners look at wisdom and compassion […]
Starting June 5, Monday Meditation is back in person! Join a community of meditators to learn meditation techniques and practices. Led. by long time meditator and Buddhist practitioner David Drabble, join a supportive group to grow your meditation practice. Every Monday from 6:30pm-7:30pm In person at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 […]
Tuesdays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27 Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 The beginning of winter can be challenging with the time change bringing darkness early in the evenings, the shortening of daylight hours, colder weather, and a shift in our rhythms as nature slows down […]
Join Anand for an evening class on the Inner Alchemy of Tai Chi Chuan. During the class, we will meditate, practice qigong, and explore the first movements of the Cinnabar Style Tai Chi Form. This form is modified from the Yang Family form (108) as taught by the late Master Wang and is oriented to […]
The Light within the Dark: Turning towards Wholeness New Years Retreat with Lama Amie Diller Friday 12/30/2022 - Sunday 1/1/2023 Pre-registration Required In Tibetan Buddhism there is a deep appreciation for the messy, dark, even destructive sides of human experience. The wisdom of their myths and deities teach us that only through facing and embracing […]
Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Dates: 4 Tuesdays in January 2023 6:30pm-8:30pm Class 1 - Jan 3 Class 2 - Jan 10 Class 3 - Jan 17 Class 4 - Jan 24 New Years is a time where we consider what we want to give up and take up, such as going […]
Get an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist rituals and sadhanas, which are the building blocks of a solid meditation practice. Learn how to set up an altar, the structure of a sadhana and meditation practices, and how to set up a daily practice. Led by David Drabble, a long time meditator and Buddhist Practitioner, this will […]