The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
Tuesdays September 22-October 13 6:30pm-8:30pm We are entering winter with multiple challenges at play including a pandemic, isolation, fatigue, loss of loved ones, work, political uncertainty, social justice reckoning, seasonal affective disorder, etc. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging when […]
Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim with Amie Diller and Heather Breault Tuesdays, December 29, 2020 and January 5, 2020 Have you been curious about Buddhist practice, but don’t know where to begin? Have you attended Buddhist teachings, but don’t know how to meditate on the subjects you’ve studied? In an […]
Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday! Listen, contemplate, meditate Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation, where the student reflects on what they have learned, examines the felt meaning, and how it relates to one’s own life. The […]
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Tuesdays, January 19 to February 23 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for every spiritual realization. Meditating 5 minutes a day and more can change our brains, our minds and our view of the world we live in. Buddhist meditation is […]
Co-sponsored by Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Vajrapani Institue 4-Day Online Retreat Friday March 5, 2021-Monday March 8, 2021 8am-4:30pm PST Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available, Space is limited so register now! Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-swfa-20210305000000 Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. This retreat […]
Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday Listen, contemplate, meditate Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation, where the student reflects on what they have learned, examines the felt meaning, and how it relates to one’s own life. The […]
5 Tuesdays March 2 – March 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm Online via Zoom Zoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 All Yogis/Yoginis of the past agree. Mind is the seed of everything we experience. By sincerely investigating the nature of our own mind, we can escape a vicious cycle of being perpetually confused while powerlessly losing control when overtaken […]
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 […]
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 […]
3-Day Online Retreat Friday January 28, 2022 – Sunday, January 30, 2022 9am-5pm PDT (9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm) Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Retreat Fees: $300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. Space is limited! Preregistration required, Register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-stv2-20220128000000 The Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) training was sparked […]
The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair Tuesdays March 8, 22, and 29th 6:30pm-8:00pm This class will be 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 COVID-Protocols. Join live […]
4-Day Online Retreat Friday March 4, 2021-Monday March 7, 2022 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. This retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition, no specific empowerment is required to […]
We each have within us an innate source of health, vitality and wisdom known as our Buddha Nature. In the Tantric tradition we can awaken a relationship to this source of healing through the practice of Vajrasattva. Doing this practice can begin to enable the liberation and transformation of the energy of emotions, stress and […]
We each have within us an innate source of health, vitality and wisdom known as our Buddha Nature. In the Tantric tradition we can awaken a relationship to this source of healing through the practice of Vajrasattva. Doing this practice can begin to enable the liberation and transformation of the energy of emotions, stress and […]