Exploring the Nature of Mind with Emily Hsu Saturday 5/12 10:00am-1:00pm Join Emily Hsu for this half-day retreat when we will explore the natural space-like quality of the mind as well as the stressful thoughts and emotions that inhibit our experiencing it. Learn how to access this spacious nature more and more and lessen the […]
Mind & Its Potential with Emily Hsu 4 Tuesdays 4/24-5/15 6:30pm-8:30pm Join Emily Hsu to examine what the ‘mind’ is according to Buddhism and how it affects our experience of happiness and suffering. Come explore the difference between the mind and the brain and the mind as the creator of our experience. Learn methods to […]
Sharing the Dharma with Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi Sundays May 27th-June 24th 10:00am-11:30am 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 […]
This class has been cancelled, but will resume next week!
Mondays 5/7, 5/14 and 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 and 6/25 6:30-8:00pm closed Monday 5/28 for Memorial Day 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 […]
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 […]