Cultivating Compassion Training - developed by Stanford University
2020-01-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-01-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-01-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Cultivating Compassion Training
developed by Stanford University
Discover Your Fearless Heart: Explore the power of compassion!
With Seona Gwon
Preregistration required for the 8-week course, not a drop in course, space is limited, register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-szgx-20200109183000
All of us have a natural capacity for compassion. However, everyday stress, social pressures, and strong emotions can make it difficult for us to fully express our compassion. Cultivating Compassion Training (CCT) can increase self-compassion and self-care; reduce stress, anxiety, and depression; and enhance our connection with others.
In this course, individuals will learn how to:
– Increase kindness and compassion for yourself and others
– Decrease symptoms of burnout and distress in response to suffering
– Develop skills that build personal resilience in response to stress
– Develop increased ability to focus and sustain attention
– Do something to help even when you feel like you can’t do anything
– Build closer connections with others to build and repair relationships
Why Cultivate Compassion?
Cultivating compassion goes beyond feeling more empathy and concern for others. It develops the strength to be with suffering, the courage to take compassionate action, and the resilience to recover from, or prevent burnout.
These qualities support a wide range of goals, from improving personal relationships to making a positive difference in the world. Compassion cultivation can also support one’s own health, happiness, and wellbeing.
Scientific studies suggest that a kind and compassionate attitude can greatly reduce the distress we feel in difficult situations and become a profound personal resource in times of stress. Through instruction and the interactive nature of the processes incorporated in this course, you will have opportunities to cultivate new ways in which to access, recognize, and strengthen compassion and empathy − as a default response to the ever-present challenges that characterize our human experience.
What is Compassion Cultivation Training?
Compassion Cultivation Training – CCT© is an eight-week course developed at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University School of Medicine. The program is designed to develop the qualities of compassion, empathy, and kindness for oneself and for others. CCT integrates traditional contemplative practices with contemporary psychology and scientific research on compassion. The CCT protocol was developed at Stanford University by a team of contemplative scholars, clinical psychologists, and researchers.
In CCT, the training process includes:
– Daily meditation practices to develop loving kindness, empathy, and compassion.
– A two-hour weekly class that includes lecture, discussion, meditation, and in-class exercises.
– Real-world “homework” assignments to practice compassionate thoughts and actions.
Cultivating Compassion Training Registration Information
Dates: 8 Thursdays, January 9th – February 27th, 2020
Time: Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
To be held at: Diamond Light Meditation Center, Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14, Sacramento
Website: www.diamondlightsac.org
Registration: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-szgx-20200109183000
Cost: $295, an additional $50 fee for those collecting CEU’s
Scholarships Available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com for more information
This workshop is eligible for 16 hours of Continuing Education credits (pending):
– CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Resource Center (SCRC) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Resource Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
– The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
– LCSWs, MFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
– SCRC is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California.
– For questions about CE, visit www.spiritualcompetency.com or contact David Lukoff, PhD at CE@spiritualcompetency.com.

About the teacher: Seona Gwon, PhD Buddhist Studies, works as a teacher, producer, writer, translator, and interpreter in South Korea. She teaches the Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) program as well as Mindful Self-compassion (MSC) in Korean and English. Seona is also an instructor at Joongang Sangha University, the primary Buddhist university in Korea for both monks and nuns.
Seona lives with her husband, John, in Seoul. Her central path is developing and deepening compassion and then manifesting it in life and action in the larger society.

Meditation with Heart: Using Love and Compassion as the Path
2020-01-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-01-28 06:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-11 18:30 - 20:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Join Marc and Heather for a five-week class on the ancient Buddhist practice of The Four Immeasurables. By meditating on loving kindness, compassion, joy and the love for all beings (equanamity) we cultivate a mind filled with happiness, connectedness, self love and love for others. Each class will include lecture and meditations.
Tuesdays January 14 – February 11 6:30pm-8:30pm
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818
(upstairs, parking lot in back, ADA accessible)
*Classes offered by donation.
suggested Donation $10-$20 per class
www.diamondlightsac.org
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Marc Ross has been a body therapist for over 40 years. He has meditated for over 25 years, and has taught meditation in the US and Europe for 12 years. Heather Breault has studied Buddhism and meditation for 12 years, and began teaching a few years ago. She has practiced yoga for 19 years.

Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
2020-01-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-02-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-03-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2020-03-09 18:30 - 20:00 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
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 and keep a daily practice! Each class will have instruction, discussion and meditation.
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs)
Sacramento, CA 95818
parking lot in back, ADA accessible
suggested donation: $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds
www.diamondlightsac.org

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhist Practice and Prayers
2020-02-09 10:00 - 13:00 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Want to learn more about Tibetan Buddhist practices and prayers? Wondering what “practice” really means? In this half day workshop, you will learn practies that support your meditaiton nd study: prostrations, daily prayes, how to set up a home altar, water bowl offerings, and the prayer for taking refuge in the 3 jewels.
Sunday 2/9 from 10am-1pm
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs)
Sacramento CA 95818
ADA Accessible, Parking lot in back
suggested donation: $20-$40, no one turned away for lack of funds
www.diamondlightsac.org

Closed for the Holiday
2020-02-17 | CA

EcoDharma: Not Turning Away with Amie Diller
2020-02-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-02-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-03-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Are you finding it challenging to stay engaged creating change? Join Amie Diller as we explore how a Tibetan Buddhist practice can help us live with and respond to all the challenges and emotions of “ecocide”. Together we examine how this crisis relates to our practice and understanding of the dharma.
Tuesdays February 18 – March 24, 6:30pm-8:30pm
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs)
Sacramento CA 95818
ADA accessible, parking lot in back
cost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds
www.diamondlightsac.org

Amie Diller is a Buddhist teacher in both the Tibetan and Zen traditions. A mother and midwife, she has also had a longtime interest in Jungian Psychology and the mythic perspective.

Closed for Special Event
2020-02-24 | CA

Transitional State Forum: Preparation for Death and Dying with Julie Rogers
2020-02-29 10:30 - 17:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Transitional State Forum
Preparation for Death and Dying
With Julie Rogers
We are all approaching death and we can do this with confidence if we feel prepared. Buddhism teaches us that this is one of the most profound opportunities of our lifetime. With the guidance of Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, Julie Rogers has created and will share a concise manual of instructions to assist others and ourselves with transition. Presented in a simple and direct manner according to Vajrayana tradition, she’ll discuss ways to ready oneself for the end of life, facing the approach of death, preparing the body, engaging in practice, observing behavior that benefits the deceased, and Vajrayana cremation. Her overview and the manual also include advice from Buddhist masters and a complete checklist to deal wit secular issues, resource materials, and a glossary clarifying terms for those who are not Buddhist. This Forum is known to provide meaningful opportunities for bonding and dialogue.
Needed text: “Instructions for the Transitional State” by Julie Rogers, $12 plus shipping. MUST BE ORDERED BY FEBRUARY 14 TO ARRIVE IN TIME FOR THE FORUM.
Order here: http://vimalatreasures.org/instructions-for-the-transitional-state.aspx
Saturday February 29, 10:30am-5:30pm (with a break for lunch)
At Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818
Cost: $65-$95, scholarships available (email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com for scholarship information)
Pre-registration required, register here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac#focus=ev-shht-20200229103000

A student of Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche for 35 years, Julie Rogers is the Director of TLC Transitional Life Care, a non-profit, Vajrayana Buddhist End-of-Life training and support program based at Gyatrul Rinpoche’s center, Orgyen Dorje Den in Alameda CA. She is authorized by Gyatrul Rinpoche to offer end of life instruction, and has completed training in Patient and Bereavement Care at Ashland Community Hospital Hospice in Ashland, Oregon, and in Children’s Bereavement at WinterSpring Center in Medford, OR. See TLC’s website at tlcserves.org and find updates and news on Facebook.

Special Meditation Series! with Ryan Caputi
2020-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
March 11-March 25 6:30pm-8:30pm
Boost your immune system, calm your mind, & expand your heart! All are welcome to this special Wednesday night 1-hour meditation series. Based on Shantideva’s text, “Guide to a Bodhisttva’s Way of Life”, the series led by Ryan Caputi begins tomorrow night, March 11th.
at Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)
Sacramento CA 95818
ADA accessible, parking lot in back
cost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds

Cancelled Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
2020-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States

Online: EcoDharma: Not Turning Away with Amie Diller
2020-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Are you finding it challenging to stay engaged creating change? Join Amie Diller as we explore how a Tibetan Buddhist practice can help us live with and respond to all the challenges and emotions of “ecocide”. Together we examine how this crisis relates to our practice and understanding of the dharma.
Join us online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115
cost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds
www.diamondlightsac.org

Amie Diller is a Buddhist teacher in both the Tibetan and Zen traditions. A mother and midwife, she has also had a longtime interest in Jungian Psychology and the mythic perspective.

Online: Special Meditation Series! with Ryan Caputi
2020-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
March 11-March 25 6:30pm-8:30pm
Boost your immune system, calm your mind, & expand your heart! All are welcome to this special Wednesday night 1-hour meditation series. Based on Shantideva’s text, “Guide to a Bodhisttva’s Way of Life”, the series led by Ryan Caputi begins tomorrow night, March 11th.
Join us online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115
cost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds

Grounding and Relaxing Meditation with Sunil Joseph
2020-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 | CA
Join Sunil for offering a 20 – 25 minute guided, online meditation for relaxation and grounding this Saturday. I am in a meditation teacher training program and would like to share what I love about this practice with others.
Clink the link to join the group: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115
After the meditation, I am going to offer a 30-minute session on connecting with our feelings and needs based on Marshall Rosenberg’s NVC process. It is a chance to connect with our hearts to find what would really nourish us right now. If you feel moved to attend, please bring something to write a few words on.
We will use these documents for the NVC exercise.
https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/feelings-inventory
https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventory
Since we are in unchartered territory, I am trying to adapt what I normally offer in-person to an online offering. Thank you for being a part of this experiment!

Online: Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
2020-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 | 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95818, United States
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 and keep a daily practice! Each class will have instruction, discussion and meditation.
Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
join us online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115
suggested donation: $10-$20 per class, no one turned away for lack of funds
www.diamondlightsac.org
