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SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday!
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LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to be Happy with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join Elaine Jackson as we explore the 12-links of dependent origination\, how we create suffering for ourselves each day\, and how we can break free from the cycle! Happiness\, like suffering is in our mind. When we engage in the patient observation of our thoughts\, feelings\, emotions and mental images\, or any object of the mind\, we come to see they are not real things. They arise because they have been entertained in the past.  \nTo begin developing new habits requires radical re-thinking – radical re-doing. It requires stepping outside our everyday life patterns into moments of quietude. It requires mental re-training through which we can transform our attitudes\, positively shape our minds\, gain confidence to tackle the problems created by disturbing emotions and awaken to an enlightened state. \n“The awakening mind is the root of all happiness and peace in the entire universe\,” says His Holiness the Dalai Lama. \nSaturday 2/9/2019 10am-1pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2417 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95819\nParking lot in back\, ADA accessible  \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $40-$60 No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \n \nElaine Jackson is a founding member of Vajrapani Institute and has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism since 1977\, studying with many of the greatest Buddhist teachers of our time. Every year for 12 years she engaged in a month-long solitary meditation retreat to deepen her practice. \nShe served as Executive Director of Vajrapani Institute for over five years just prior to entering a three-year meditation retreat completed in April\, 2014. She lives a contemplative life off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz mountains while offering Dharma teachings and meditation support.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/how-to-be-happy-with-elaine-jackson/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190202T100000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Compassionate Communication with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? How can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class\, we will introduce the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and compassion. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will introduce the fundamentals of NVC  – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n	– observations vs judgement\n	– feelings vs thinking\n	– needs vs strategies\n	– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nTo register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\npay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email for more info \nAbout the instructor: Sunil Joseph has been a student of NVC since 2004. He attended BayNVC’s Leadership program in 2008 where he learned to share NVC with others. Sunil is passionate about sharing his appreciation for NVC with others.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-compassionate-communication-with-sunil-joseph-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190122
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SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday!
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LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190120T100000
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SUMMARY:Female Buddhas: Exploration of Tantric Lineages w/ Glenn Mullin
DESCRIPTION:Jewel Heart Northern California and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group are excited to welcome Glenn Mullin to Sacramento! Tibetan Buddhism is rich in lineages descending through great female masters\, such as Niguma\, Sukkhasiddhi\, and Siddharani. This weekend workshop will explore some of the key themes of their teachings\, and how these are relevant in modern life. \nSuggested donation: $80-$120 \nSaturday\, January 19\, 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm\nSunday\, January 20\, 10:00am-1:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSpace is limited\, to ensure you are able to attend\, please preregister at:\nhttps://www.jewelheart.org/events/2019-glenn-mullin-tour-norcal-registration/?s2p-option=7 \nGLENN MULLIN is a Tibetologist\, Buddhist writer\, translator of classical Tibetan literature\, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He studied philosophy\, literature\, meditation\, yoga\, and the enlightenment culture under thirty-five of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Glenn is the author of over 20 books on Tibetan Buddhism\, founded and directed the Mystical Arts of Tibet\, and has curated a number of important Tibetan art exhibitions. He divides his time between writing\, teaching\, meditating\, and leading tour groups to the power places of Nepal and Tibet. \nFor more information\, visit http://www.glennmullin.com/
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/female-buddhas-exploration-of-tantric-lineages-w-glenn-mullin/2019-01-20/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T190000
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SUMMARY:Enlightenment Tips from the 14 Dalai Lamas with Glenn Mullin
DESCRIPTION:Jewel Heart Northern California and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group are excited to welcome Glenn Mullin to Sacramento! Reading from his books “The Fourteen Dalai Lamas: A Sacred Legacy of Reincarnation” and “From the Heart of Chenrezig: The Dalai Lamas on Tantra\,” Glenn Mullin will distill the simple principles of happiness\, humor and wholeness embodied in the lives and teachings of the Dalai Lamas.  \nSuggested donation: $20 \nFriday\, January 18\, 7pm-9pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSpace is limited\, to ensure you are able to attend\, please preregister at:\nhttps://www.jewelheart.org/events/2019-glenn-mullin-tour-norcal-registration/?s2p-option=7 \nGLENN MULLIN is a Tibetologist\, Buddhist writer\, translator of classical Tibetan literature\, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He studied philosophy\, literature\, meditation\, yoga\, and the enlightenment culture under thirty-five of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Glenn is the author of over 20 books on Tibetan Buddhism\, founded and directed the Mystical Arts of Tibet\, and has curated a number of important Tibetan art exhibitions. He divides his time between writing\, teaching\, meditating\, and leading tour groups to the power places of Nepal and Tibet.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/enlightenment-tips-from-the-14-dalai-lamas-with-glenn-mullin/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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SUMMARY:From Zen to Tantra: Poetry of Spiritual Speech with Keith Emmons
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our inaugural meeting of\nBUDDHISM AND THE ARTS \nKeith Emmons will present:\nFROM ZEN TO TANTRA\nPoetry of Spiritual Search \nJoin us for an evening of poetry with spiritual commentary influenced by:\n• Ram Dass\, the Beats\, and Gary Snyder\n• The Soto Zen of D.T. Suzuki and Suzuki Roshi\, and The Rinzai Zen of Phillip Kapleau\n• Tibetan Buddhist Open and Secret Teachings\n• Three-Year Great Retreat in the Diamond Light Tradition. \nKeith will share experiences representing each of these formal Buddhist Traditions displayed in his published and unpublished poetry and will address the influence of spiritual exploration on expression in the arts.  \nUnified through clarifying questions and presenting realizations of the spiritual life\, we will consider original line drawings by Cyrus Charters\, Keith’s poetry\, music by the Robert Gass choir\, meditation\, commentary and Q&A. How should you direct your spiritual life? How can you utilize artistic expression to advance your spiritual life? \nBoth those newly curious about spiritual questions and those whose practice is lifelong\, will enjoy this lively thought-provoking evening of insight and humor.  \nRefreshments will be provided. \nTuesday January 15 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/from-zen-to-tantra-poetry-of-spiritual-speech-with-keith-emmons/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190108T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T203000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Music with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:Join Jay Nair as he leads us in an evening of meditation and music. There will be three sessions of ten minutes of music and 20 minutes of meditation with breaks in between. Learn more about Jay at https://www.nairjay.com \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditation-and-music-with-jay-nair/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190102
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SUMMARY:Center Closed for New Years
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181228T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190101T150000
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SUMMARY:New Year’s Retreat: Cultivating a Spacious Mind and a Good Heart with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Retreat: Cultivating a Spacious Mind and a Good Heart with Emily Hsu\nNew Year’s is a great time to heal from the past year\, and set an intention for the year to come. Going into retreat with a supportive community gives us the opportunity to rest\, restore\, and transform our minds to benefit ourselves and those around us. Join Emily Hsu for a 5 day residential retreat aimed at bringing a spacious mind and a good heart into 2019!  \nEmily will lead us in guided meditations that will help us access our minds natural spaciousness and tranquility\, bringing greater space and perspective to our minds. She will also include meditations on loving-kindness\, compassion and forgiveness toward oneself and others\, opening the heart and feeling a greater sense of connection with others. These meditations support us in processing difficult emotions which harm ourselves and others and obscure our inner potential. \nThis retreat is taught from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective\, but will be beneficial for anyone who is interested in meditation. The retreat will include guided meditations\, dharma talks\, New Years fire puja\, nature and R&R. \nWhat: a silent\, residential retreat\nWhere: Harmony Ridge\, a retreat center in Grass Valley\nWhen: 12/28/2018-1/1/2018\nCost: $500 per person \nThe cost includes a semi-private room and bathroom (with one roommate) and prepared meals. Harmony Ridge is a lovely retreat center with walking trails and plenty of space to relax.  \nA $175 deposit is required to register and reserve your spot\, full payment due by 11/25/2018 to continue holding your spot.  \nWe have payment plans and scholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to register or ask any questions! \nThere are only 16 spots available\, so reserve today! \nCancellation policy: To register for the retreat\, we ask for 1/3 of the retreat fees as a non-refundable deposit to register and reserve a spot. We need full payment of all retreat fees by 11/25/2018 to continue holding your spot.  \nIf you cancel your registration after 11/25/2018 we will do our best to fill your spot and refund your retreat fees. If this is not possible\, we cannot issue a refund. Please understand that Diamond Light is a small\, volunteer run dharma center\, and the students attending pay for the retreat. There are not additional funds to accommodate last minute cancellations and refunds. \nAbout Emily: Emily Hsu is an FPMT registered teacher who graduated in 2004 from FPMT’s seven-year Masters Program of Sutra and Tantra at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. In 2005 she completed a ten-month solitary retreat to integrate the material\, and since that time has mainly been teaching and doing some retreat every year. She taught at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center and other Bay Area centers for ten years\, with the last four years as resident teacher until leaving in 2016 to do longer retreat. \nEmily teaches Basic Program\, Discovering Buddhism\, introductory courses\, meditation\, and leads retreats\, with particular emphasis on emptiness\, bodhicitta\, Lamrim\, and calm abiding (shi-ne or shamatha) meditation.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/new-years-retreat-cultivating-a-spacious-mind-and-a-good-heart-with-emily-hsu/
LOCATION:Harmony Ridge\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95945\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181226
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SUMMARY:Center Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181221T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181221T083000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot\, hearty\, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry.  \nOur breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings\, two hard-boiled eggs\, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU to provide the eggs and fruit and to help serve breakfast\, often to as many as 275 people\, at Friendship Park.  \nTo sign up to donate food\, supplies and other resources\, or to help serve breakfast follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram ***The downtown Sacramento drop off location is listed within each food donation description.*** \nYou can also email us at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nFood donations can be dropped off any time during the day prior to the breakfast. \nNot near or unavailable to help out in person??? Cash donations help us to purchase supplies when donations run low – which they sometimes do – and also to provide a special breakfast on Christmas morning. Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please select “Homeless Breakfast ” from the drop-down menu. \nIf you prefer you can mail a check to Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Sacramento 95818. \nAlong with breakfast we often handout other supplies as well. We are always on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute. Next time you’re cleaning out your closets and cupboards keep us in mind if you find a stash of conference giveaway bags\, an old duffle bag or backpack\, perhaps even a small overnight bag or cache of unused large purses. Send us an email at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com you can drop those off anytime at our easy-to-park-at downtown location 😉 \nQuestions? Please email breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nThank you so much for all you do to support the program. \n#BreakfastProgramSac
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-11/2018-12-21/
LOCATION:Friendship Park\, 1351 North C Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95811
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181218T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041013
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SUMMARY:Transforming Problems with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will explore how to use mind training techniques to transform our problems into causes for happiness. According to Buddhism\, it is primarily our minds that determine whether we will experience happiness or pain and difficulties\, and problems are excellent opportunities to make spiritual progress. We will discover the source of our problems and thereby be able to reduce them\, discuss how problems can be transformed into causes for our own happiness and\, in turn\, lead to our ability to cherish and support others more naturally and effectively. \nWe will learn meditations as well as other techniques which can be used throughout our day to help create the transformation and happiness we seek. This course includes lecture\, meditation and plenty of time for questions and answers. \n6 Tuesdays 11/13-12/18 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \n \nEmily Hsu is an FPMT registered teacher who graduated in 2004 from FPMT’s seven-year Masters Program of Sutra and Tantra at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. In 2005 she completed a ten-month solitary retreat to integrate the material\, and since that time has mainly been teaching and doing some retreat every year. She taught at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center and other Bay Area centers for ten years\, with the last four years as resident teacher until leaving in 2016 to do longer retreat. \nEmily teaches Basic Program\, Discovering Buddhism\, introductory courses\, meditation\, and leads retreats\, with particular emphasis on emptiness\, bodhicitta\, Lamrim\, and calm abiding (shi-ne or shamatha) meditation.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/transforming-problems-with-emily-hsu/2018-12-18/
LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181217T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181217T200000
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SUMMARY:Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMondays 6:30-8:00pm\nplease note the center is closed 11/12\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/learn-tibetan-buddhist-meditation-4/2018-12-17/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181215T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181215T153000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Compassionate Communication with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? How can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class\, we will introduce the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and compassion. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will introduce the fundamentals of NVC – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n– observations vs judgement\n– feelings vs thinking\n– needs vs strategies\n– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Diamond Light Homeless Breakfast fund which offers a monthly breakfast to anyone who needs it. For more about this amazing group of local volunteers: https://www.facebook.com/events/631610420518953/ \nTo register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\npay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email for more info \nAbout the instructor: Sunil Joseph has been a student of NVC since 2004. He attended BayNVC’s Leadership program in 2008 where he learned to share NVC with others. Sunil is passionate about sharing his appreciation for NVC with others.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-compassionate-communication-with-sunil-joseph/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T203000
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga & Meditation: Stretching the Body & Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join Ryan for an evening of yoga and meditation. Students will do a traditional Tibetan Buddhist yoga practice during the first part class to open the chakras (energy centers) in their body. After a short break students will sit for a guided meditation to center and calm the mind. \nPlease bring a yoga mat and water. Beginners to both yoga and meditation are welcome. \nWednesday 12/5 and 12/12 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nRyan has been a student of Lama Amie Diller and Tibetan Buddhism for the past 6 years. During this time he has completed the 18 Courses of the Asian Classics Institute\, receiving the title of “Maroke\,” and has also completed several short group and solo meditation retreats. Ryan is a yoga teacher and has casually studied yogic philosophy in tandem with his Tibetan Buddhist studies. He lives happily with his two cats\, Sam and Ash\, in downtown Sacramento.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/beginners-yoga-meditation-stretching-the-body-mind-2018-12-12/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181210T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181210T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041013
CREATED:20180914T232819Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot\, hearty\, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. \nOur breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings\, two hard-boiled eggs\, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU to provide the eggs and fruit and to help serve breakfast\, often to as many as 275 people\, at Friendship Park. \nTo sign up to donate food\, supplies and other resources\, or to help serve breakfast follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram ***The downtown Sacramento drop off location is listed within each food donation description.*** \nYou can also email us at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nFood donations can be dropped off any time during the day prior to the breakfast. \nNot near or unavailable to help out in person??? Cash donations help us to purchase supplies when donations run low – which they sometimes do – and also to provide a special breakfast on Christmas morning. Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please select “Homeless Breakfast ” from the drop-down menu. \nIf you prefer you can mail a check to Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Sacramento 95818. \nAlong with breakfast we often handout other supplies as well. We are always on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute. Next time you’re cleaning out your closets and cupboards keep us in mind if you find a stash of conference giveaway bags\, an old duffle bag or backpack\, perhaps even a small overnight bag or cache of unused large purses. Send us an email at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com you can drop those off anytime at our easy-to-park-at downtown location 😉 \nQuestions? Please email breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nThank you so much for all you do to support the program. \n#BreakfastProgramSac
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-12/2018-12-10/
LOCATION:Friendship Park\, 1351 North C Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95811
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041013
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Yoga & Meditation: Stretching the Body & Mind
DESCRIPTION:Join Ryan for an evening of yoga and meditation. Students will do a traditional Tibetan Buddhist yoga practice during the first part class to open the chakras (energy centers) in their body. After a short break students will sit for a guided meditation to center and calm the mind. \nPlease bring a yoga mat and water. Beginners to both yoga and meditation are welcome. \nWednesday 12/5 and 12/12 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nRyan has been a student of Lama Amie Diller and Tibetan Buddhism for the past 6 years. During this time he has completed the 18 Courses of the Asian Classics Institute\, receiving the title of “Maroke\,” and has also completed several short group and solo meditation retreats. Ryan is a yoga teacher and has casually studied yogic philosophy in tandem with his Tibetan Buddhist studies. He lives happily with his two cats\, Sam and Ash\, in downtown Sacramento.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/beginners-yoga-meditation-stretching-the-body-mind/2018-12-05/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181201
DTSTAMP:20260425T041013
CREATED:20180119T150727Z
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SUMMARY:Center Closed for Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/center-closed-for-thanksgiving/2018-11-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181114T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041013
CREATED:20180728T020907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180728T020907Z
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SUMMARY:Escaping Uncertainty\, a Study of Buddhist Ethics with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:The Buddha taught that to reduce suffering and live a happy life\, you must watch your actions and live a life of virtue. Luckily\, he laid out a code of ethics to follow that would do just that. \nIn a world where morality seems to be declining\, in this course will learn the reasons to choose an ethical life. How this leads to deeper happiness and fulfillment\, and ultimately freedom from suffering.  \nThe Ethical Life covers the Buddhist code of ethics and the relationship between an ethical way of life\, meditating deeply\, and experiencing ultimate reality.  \nTopics include: the three trainings; one day vows; the five lifetime lay vows; the individual freedom vows; an outline of novice\, intermediate\, and fully ordained monastic vows; the essence of vows; the basic nature of vows; reasons to live an ethical life; reasons to take vows; why morality is the key to meditation and seeing emptiness directly; how to keep vows from being damaged; how vows are lost; the specific karma resulting from each of the ten non-virtues; how to find a teacher; the characteristics of a qualified teacher; taking refuge; the four forces of karmic purification; the four truths; and the six perfections.  \nThis class is for students who have taken introductory Buddhist classes. This course is open for the first three weeks\, afterwards please wait for the next course to begin attending. \nEach class will have a dharma teachings\, discussion and meditations. There are optional readings\, homework and quizzes for deeper study and understanding.  \n10 Wednesdays September 5-November 7\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/escaping-uncertainty-a-study-of-buddhist-ethics-with-heather-breault/2018-11-14/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181113
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180119T150625Z
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SUMMARY:Center closed for Veteran's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/center-closed-for-veterans-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181106T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20181023T014157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T014157Z
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Refuge and Resiliancy with Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist Refuge & Emotional Resiliency\nwith Amie Diller \nIn Buddhism we talk about “Taking Refuge”. In this 2-part class we’ll explore how to take refuge in this very life as it is\, and how this can create greater emotional resiliency. We’ll explore how & where we take refuge through sitting together\, teachings\, poetry\, conversation\, writing and exercises that help us touch and deepen our understanding. Together we will make discoveries how our refuge & emotional resiliency can be available even in challenging times. \n2 Tuesdays 10/30 and 11/6 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\,Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds. Donate in class or online at: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nAmie Diller\, certified CEB teacher\, stumbled on Tassajara Zen Mountain Center at age 18\, dropped out of college\, and embarked on a life-long passion for the study and practice of Buddhism. For the last 15 years Amie has been practicing & teaching internationally in the Tibetan Gelupa Buddhist tradition. Being a certified nurse-midwife and mother have also brought great joy\, along with fertile ground for practicing in the world with a wise and compassionate heart.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/buddhist-refuge-and-resiliancy-with-amie-diller/2018-11-06/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181106T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20181012T125844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181012T125844Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:More info to come!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-talk-with-amie-diller/2018-11-06/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180919T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T230529Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMondays 10/1-10/29 6:30-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/learn-tibetan-buddhist-meditation-3/2018-10-29/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180918T073613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180918T073613Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation \nThe 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. \nBuddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go back at least 5\,000 years. Like any other skill\, proper technique makes meditation easier\, more productive and saves you a lot of time. This class is perfect for those who are new to meditating and would like an introduction to the fundamental practices: posture\, types of meditation\, progressive stages of meditation and how to develop a meditation practice. Each class will have teaching\, discussions\, and practice. \n3 Tuesdays: 10/2\, 10/9\, 10/23*\n6:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n271 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \nHome \n\nAll classes are donation based\, drop ins welcome!\n*please note on 10/16 there will be a special meditation event with another teacher! Please join us for that event! \nMarc Ross was introduced to Buddhism and meditation through the study of yoga in the mid 1990’s. Since then he has been blessed to study the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, Geshe Michael Roach\, Alan Wallace along with several other wonderful teachers. He has been teaching meditation in the US and Europe for 15 years and is delighted to once again have the opportunity to pass on this delightful practice.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-buddhist-meditation/2018-10-23/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180812T065105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T021544Z
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SUMMARY:Hurry Up and Wait: Radical Meditation for Modern Times with Keith Dowman
DESCRIPTION:Looking to deepen your meditation practice or learn new meditation techniques? Join Keith Dowman as he leads us through the principles of the Dzogchen path\, a profound and effective tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism enabling us to attain perfect enlightenment for the benefit of ourselves and all living beings. \nConsidered to be the heart of all Buddhist teachings\, Dzogchen has been practiced throughout history by masters of all different schools of Buddhism\, including by the current Dalai Lama and his predecessors. \nThe Dzogchen view and meditation recognize the perfection of the here and now\, regardless of one’s emotional or intellectual state of mind\, inducing satisfaction in the moment by demonstrating the non-duality of reality. There is no distinction between the goal and the starting point\, and each moment achieved is also an achievement of the goal.  \nThis weekend seminar will include teachings and meditations. \nSaturday and Sunday October 13 and 14\, 10:00am-4:00pm (with a lunch break)\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818\n[upstairs\, ADA accessible\, parking lot in the rear]\ncost: $100-$150 for full weekend. No one turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com for information. \nPlease pre-register here: https://goo.gl/forms/1nrSRywgkfrT7tfs2 \nWe encourage attendees commit to the entire weekend.  \n \nKeith Dowman\, a cultural exile from England\, has spent his life since the mid-sixties living in India and Nepal. During this time he has led a renunciate lifestyle within the ethos of Dzogchen which he learned primarily from the first generation of Nyingma Lamas to teach and practice outside of Tibet\, in particular Dudjom Rinpoche and Kanjur Rinpoche. He is familiar with the Tibetan Literary Language and has translated a battery of Dzogchen texts which are both manuals and poems of realization. He teaches “Radical Dzogchen” which embodies the essential Dzogchen view and meditation and yet is free of cultural embellishment. Living a nomadic lifestyle\, Keith has taught in Asia\, Europe\, and America’s since the early 1990s.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/hurry-up-and-wait-radical-meditation-for-modern-times-with-keith-dowman/2018-10-14/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180924T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180812T070210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T111633Z
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SUMMARY:Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nMondays Sept 10-Sept 24 6:30-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/learn-tibetan-buddhist-meditation-3-2018-09-10/2018-09-24/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180918T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180610T084824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180610T084824Z
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SUMMARY:Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim \n4 Tuesdays 8/28-9/18 6:30pm-8:30pm \nThe 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. It is said that\, of all the Buddhist realizations and practices\, the most essential is bodhicitta. Join us as Geshe Tsultrim instructs us on developing the qualities of a Bodhisattva and how this practice is critical during these troubled times. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a monastic degree similar to a PhD that is earned after decades of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. \nIn 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the US to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, CA. Geshe-la returned to south India to complete his next level of studies at Gyudmed Tantric University. In 2015\, Geshe Tsultrim returned to the US to resume teaching traditional Buddhist philosophy as well as travelling and teaching internationally in the Americas and Europe.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/thirty-seven-practices-of-a-bodhisattva-with-geshe-lobsang-tsultrim/2018-09-18/
LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
GEO:38.5538259;-121.4831665
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180917
DTSTAMP:20260425T041014
CREATED:20180609T045938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180827T110353Z
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SUMMARY:Being A Game Changer: Taking Our Practice Into the World with Winston McCullough
DESCRIPTION: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 relate to ourselves. This class will include meditations\, dharma talk\, discussion\, individual and group exercises. \nThis class is for everyone; no prior experience with Buddhist philosophy required. \nSat & Sun Sept 15 & 16 11:00am-4:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested donation: $40-$60 one day/$75-$110 one weekend;\nScholarships available (email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com);\nVisit  https://goo.gl/forms/8UEB5VnyX6kdLJg12 to register \ndonate online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nDr. Winston McCullough has two master’s degrees and a PhD in psychology from NYU and has worked in industry for 25 years as an industrial and organizational psychologist and director of communications and employee benefit programs. He taught for several years at Columbia University and teaches currently at Oregon State University\, including courses such as Positive Psychology\, Psychology of Meditation\, World Religions\, and Great Figures: Jesus and Buddha. Winston enjoys exploring the intersections of 21st century psychology and spiritual paths such as Indo-Tibetan Buddhism\, Yoga\, and progressive Christian life. He is dedicated to sharing fundamental truths that empower people to live happier lives. A loving husband and father to three amazing children\, he is a grateful and happy man.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/being-a-game-changer-with-winston-mccullough/
LOCATION:Sierra 2 Center\, Room 14\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Our Shared Humanity - with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION: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. When we are disconnected from our own humanity\, it is difficult to connect with the humanity in others. We can end up objectifying ourselves and others. This\, in turn\, can lead to a sense of isolation and even fear.  \nIn this class\, we will use experiential practices to slow down and contact our humanity. We will draw on multiple mindfulness and compassion based approaches\, including Marshall Rosenberg’s Compassionate Communication and Kristin Neff’s Self Compassion Break\, to deepen into our heart space. The shared field and presence of the group will support us in entering the world of feeling and sensing in a safe and supported way. Using contact with ourselves as a support\, we will explore the realm of empathy and shared/common humanity. The field of shared humanity has the power to inspire a natural trust and relax our nervous systems.  \nThe class will primarily be experiential with just enough theory to support our exploration. All are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. All the teachings are offered for free as our mission is to serve everyone regardless of means. For those who can afford it\, we would appreciate a $10-$20 donation per class. \nSunil Josef: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/our-shared-humanity-with-sunil-joseph/2018-09-06/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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