Our culture is experiencing a breakdown of civility because of heightened fear. Dualistic, in-group/out-group thinking is tearing our society apart. We are faced with necessary but difficult conversations about racism and sexism. In order to navigate this cultural moment, we need people who are spiritually evolved and able to keep their hearts open and supple […]
Join us for our 7th monthly Breakfast for the Homeless to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the Friendship park! How you can help? Donate food* Donate money** Encourage local businesses to donate food or money Invite your friends and family to help relieve hunger in our community Serve This event is a fully […]
Friendship Park
1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA
For most of the homeless folks in Sacramento breakfast is either non-existent or consists of a cheap coffee and a sugar-laden day-old pastry. Our passion and desire for everyone to have a nutritious breakfast each day of the week. We are teaming up with retired Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, LeRoy Chatfield and other […]
This will be an evening of healing prayers, chants, and meditations. Chanting in harmony with Indian Tanpura and Tibetan singing Bowls with the intention to heal and spread joy and awakening of our hearts. There will be a group meditation sending out prayers for the healing of Sangha members, their loved ones, all other beings […]
The Buddha taught that our normal life mainly consists of suffering. This is understood when we experience physical and mental pain, and when our normal pleasures and joys do not satisfy us for very long. The Buddha also taught that a method exists for finding physical health, wellbeing, lasting joy, and satisfaction. These are the […]
Many people think of those having a spiritual life living away from the modern world, entrenched in solitude and study. It is possible to lead a fulfilling spiritual life within the lives we currently lead. Heather Breault will lead us into the New Year by discussing how to lead a spiritual life each day and […]
Create a strong intention and vision for your New Year. You will leave with a written statement, bullet points, or a paragraph, of your personal vision and intention for the New Year. You will learn how to incorporate this vision into a meditation practice that can be used to reset your intentions and aspirations throughout […]
Join us in the New Year to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! Have you been craving to contribute to your community? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Would you like to see the impact your time and little money can make on the lives of hundreds? If […]
Off the Cushion Sac! Meets weekly on Mondays 12:00-1:30pm Our Intention: Connection & Action Over the past months, I have often felt helpless, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together. Each […]
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2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Saturday, September 25th 12:30 pm–4:30 pm Pacific time on Zoom Beginners Welcomed! Cost $45 No one turned away for lack of funds Register here! In this workshop we’ll go through the initial Qigong sequence of “Restoring the Terrain”, opening to and exploring the inner experience of each movement. The practice ultimately creates the body as an […]
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2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
With Seona Gwon When: Sep 29, 2021 – Nov 17, 2021 (Every Wednesday for 8 weeks) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Online Zoom THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2022. PLEASE CHECK BACK! Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) is a multi-week personal and professional development course designed at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and […]
The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair 3 Tuesdays November 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online (Jay will be teaching online from home). How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Join Lama Amie Diller and Jay Nair for a night of music, stories and meditation that inspire graditude. Tuesday November 23, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols. […]
Mahaprajapati: The Woman Who Raised the Buddha Tuesday December 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online (Diane will be teaching online from home). How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols. Join live online with […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Join Lama Amie as she discusses the Buddha's enlightenment through teaching and stories! Tuesday December 14, 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be in-person and online How to attend: In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols. Join live online with Zoom: […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Join us to put together care packages of survival supplies for those experiencing homelessness. Tuesday December 21, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 upstairs, parking lot in back. More details about this event will be provided in December!
***RETREAT FULL*** Visions of Wholeness and the Mandala of the Awakened Feminine with Lama Amie Diller 3-Day Retreat -- Limited Capacity for In Person Retreat, Remote option available Thursday December 30, 2021-Saturday January 1, 2022 *Exact times to be determined Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Retreat Cost = $150 Scholarships […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
A Skillful Approach to Emotions with Sunil Joseph 4 Tuesdays January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th; 6:30pm-8:00pm How to Attend: This class will be in-person and online (Sunil will be teaching online from home). In person: 2791 24th Street Room 14, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs, parking lot in back) Be sure to follow the Diamond […]