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 […]
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. […]
CLosed for the Holiday! Meditation will resume next week!
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 and Amie Diller as they begin the Dharma Essentials course - which is an overview […]
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 […]