Welcoming 2016 with a deep breath and an open heart. Join us for the first series of the new year. Living with an OPEN HEART in a broken world. A 5-week series Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm January 5 - February 2, 2016 Taught by Brandy Davis During this five weeks we will explore our emotions and practice […]
Living our Greatest Potential: Progressive Meditations on Emptiness with Amie Diller Have you ever had a feeling that there is some inner potential calling to you? Wondering what it is? And how to realize it? If the Buddha taught Truth, then we should be able to find that Truth in our own lives. With practice, […]
2 Tuesday nights April 12th & 19th from 6:30-8:30 pm Saturday April 16th from 10am-4pm Sunday April 17th from 10am-12:30pm Cost: Donations are greatly appreciated as expression of appreciation to the teachers, and to help cover the cost of the space. **(see below for an explaination of "dana"). We all want to be happy and […]
Have you ever had a feeling that there is some inner potential calling to you? Wondering what it is? And how to realize it? If the Buddha taught Truth, then we should be able to find that Truth in our own lives. With practice, we should be able to apply the principles of emptiness and […]
The Pratimoksha (Individual Freedom) Vows Study Group with Ryan Caputi Time - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Dates - May 12, 19, 26 & June 2 Space is limited. Please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to register and get the location. Offered on a "Dana" basis.* The Buddha taught to "cherish all life". But how? By following ethical guidelines, which […]
"Big-Hearted Living" with social activist and Buddhist Nun Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta Saturday, May 21st, 7-9pm at Riversong Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 Offered on a "Dana" Basis * Ayya Yeshe was ordained at age 21, and soon found a passionate need to take her compassion and spirituality to […]
The Spiritual Teacher: Traveling the Path Together An evening with Venerable Gyalten Palmo and Amie Diller Tuesday, June 7th 6:30-8:30 pm Riversong, Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA cost: offered on a "Dana" basis* The Buddha taught that developing a strong spiritual friendships with our teachers can be amazing and […]
The Path of Bhakti with Jay Nair Tuesday 6/21 and 6/28 6:30-8:30pm at Riversong, Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 In Bhakti Yoga we practice asanas of the heart and develop a heart that never breaks. Join Jay to explore the various types, stages and practices of Bhakti Yoga […]
The Buddhist Path to Awakening – with Elaine Jackson Lam Rim is a wonderfully structured, detailed path to developing the inherent potential of our own mind: a step by step method to actualize our highest spiritual potential...full Enlightenment. Join Elaine Jackson for teachings, meditation and discussion as we begin our exploration of the steps on […]
The three jewels are the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It is by making these the central principles of your life that you become a Buddhist. Join Geshe Tsultrim Tuesday nights 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 from 6:30-8:30pm to learn how to take refuge in the Three Jewels. During these classes there will be short mediations and […]
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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 […] |
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The Four Immeasurables: Living with an Open Heart With Amie Diller The world is in dire straights. Our worlds burn in hatred & violence toward each other, in ignorance and greed towards our mother Earth & her children. Many of us feel powerless & confused. Our hearts are breaking. What to do? Immeasurable Love Immeasurable […] |
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Join Heather Breault and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group for 10 Wednesdays to take a deep dive into the practice of meditation. |
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The Four Immeasurables: Living with an Open Heart With Amie Diller The world is in dire straights. Our worlds burn in hatred & violence toward each other, in ignorance and greed towards our mother Earth & her children. Many of us feel powerless & confused. Our hearts are breaking. What to do? Immeasurable Love Immeasurable […] |
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Join Heather Breault and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group for 10 Wednesdays to take a deep dive into the practice of meditation. |
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Meditation is very practical. It is the cultivation of deep sanity through the art of relaxation, stillness, and vigilance leading to deeper and deeper states of inner knowledge. It affords us the opportunity to take an intimate look at our mind – up close and personal. What is it? How does it function? Where do […] |
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Lam Rim A Day Long Guided Meditation Buddhist Masters throughout the ages have advised that our experience of the world and actually our world itself, come from our mind. Yet, rarely do we gift ourselves the quality time to explore what shapes our life. In this day long practice, we will engage in guided meditations […] |
Making a difference is easier than you thought! Join us in feeding over 200 homeless and hungry folks of Sacramento and see the impact you can make on your ciomminity! Ways to Help: ~ Buy food. We are completely volunteer run effort, so the only food we serve is the food that our volunteers have […]
Join us to feed over 200 homeless and hungry visitors of the Friendship park. This is a fully volunteer funded and ran effort. We provide food, supplies, and service, so volunteers and donors are what makes this meal possible. THANK YOU. Suggested list of donations: 24 harboiled eggs (in their original carton) 24 cheese sticks […]
Want to try something other than single-pointed or breath meditation? Want to meditate, but not sure what to meditate on? A sahdna (daily meditation practice) can be more than watching the breath or growing concentration through one-pointed awareness. It is The Preliminaries that prepare the mind to have success in our meditation practice and realize […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
