Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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, […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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 […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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 […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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. […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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 […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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 […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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. […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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 […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
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. […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
After meeting on Zoom the past few years, we are excited to get together with Diamond Light community in person and meditate together! We will review the basics of Calm Abiding meditation, and the structure of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist daily practice, known as “Sadhana”. We will end our morning by practicing together a guided […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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 PT, January 22 thru December 16, 2024 Offered on Zoom: Click the link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Meeting ID is: 224 735 […]
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2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Exploration of Emptiness Tuesdays February 6-27, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT Join Heather Breault and Pamela Rasada for an exploration into emptiness and gain insight into the ultimate nature of our reality. We will look at how to bring this abstract idea into our everyday lives, and how to absorb the idea of the infinite potential we […]
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2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Becoming a Spiritual Warrior: The Pledges of a Bodhisattva Being a Bodhisattva is such a powerful idea that the word itself has in recent years become synonymous with acts of kindness and generosity. Yet many aren’t aware of what Bodhisattva truly means. We’ll explore why a Bodhisattva is a Spiritual Warrior, and learn the vows […]
Onlie via Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
POSTPONED Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 12, 2024-Monday April 15, 2024 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. Space is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-sek2-20240412070000 This retreat […]
Onlie via Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Developing Spiritual Integrity: Living the Vows Embark on a transformative journey of spiritual growth with by delving into the profound teachings of Buddhist ethics. We will explore a wide array of topics, including the significance of vows in shaping ethical living, the relationship between morality and deep meditation, and the ultimate realization of reality. Gain […]
Onlie via Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 25, 2024-Monday April 28, 2024 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. Space is limited so register now! REGISTER HERE! This retreat […]
Onlie via Zoom
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Clarifying our Relationship to Power: A Vajrapani Retreat with Rob Preece 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 25, 2024-Monday April 28, 2024 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. Space is limited so register now! REGISTER HERE! This retreat […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Mahamudra and Manjushri Retreat with Rob Preece 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 24, 2026-Monday April 27, 2026 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. Space is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac#focus=ev-szb5q-20260424100000 This retreat will be open to anyone […]