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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Anand Parikshak
DESCRIPTION:Join Anand for an evening class on the Inner Alchemy of Tai Chi Chuan. During the class\, we will meditate\, practice qigong\, and explore the first movements of the Cinnabar Style Tai Chi Form. This form is modified from the Yang Family form (108) as taught by the late Master Wang and is oriented to the opening\, distilling\, and empowering of the subtle body. \nIn the words of the main teacher of the style:  “To the ancestors of Tao alchemy\, Tai Chi merges the vast vitality of Yin with the great persevering initiative of Yang. Out of this coupling\, the Neutral Space\, vessel\, womb or temporal-celestial cauldron emerges\, where our immortal fetus is born.” \nClass will be held on December 29th from 6 pm- 8:30 pm.  Cost $35\, no one turned away for lack of funds.\nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center: 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nIn person only \nThose who are attending the New Years retreat\, consider this an optional event to help open and relax your body for the following days of deep internal work.  \nYou can sign up for the class at the following link: https://calendly.com/d/g4j-488-dn3/inner-alchemy-of-tai-chi \nYou can still register for the New Year’s Retreat to attend virtually here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s71r-20221230000000
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/tai-chi-with-anand-parikshak/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Dark Times with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm\nDecember 6\, December 13\, December 20\, December 27 \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nThe beginning of winter can be challenging with the time change bringing darkness early in the evenings\, the shortening of daylight hours\, colder weather\, and a shift in our rhythms as nature slows down around us. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging while caving at home? \nEach session will be a combination of body awareness meditations and felt-sense listening practices to slow down and invite the grace/mystery that allows things to be as they are. Body awareness can withdraw energy from our busy\, stimulated minds to help us find the open space of the present moment. \nIn the words of Rachel Naomi Remen – “The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention..A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” \nThis event is offered for free. We welcome donations you can make without hardship ($10-$20 ). This will help us cover ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services\, and supporting our teachers. Thank you.\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate\n–OR–\nVenmo “Diamond Light”\n–OR–\nwww.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NMYP6MK36UBCS \nAbout Sunil Joseph: Sunil has been a student of Compassionate Communication since 2004. He graduated from BayNVC’s NVC Leadership Training in 2008. Sunil is also a certified Mindfulness Teacher. He facilitates healing and accountability programs for men incarcerated in California’s prisons. Website: myempathycoach.com.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/mindfulness-for-dark-times-with-sunil-joseph/2022-12-27/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dharma Essentials: Wisdom and Compassion with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:Wanting a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for awhile and wanting to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment\, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials course – a beginners look at wisdom and compassion \nTuesdays October 4th – November 22nd\n6:30pm-8:30pm \nHybrid options for attending: \nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \n\nHailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-essentials-wisdom-and-compassion-with-jay-nair/2022-11-22/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inner Heart Weekend Retreat: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee
DESCRIPTION:Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee \n3-Day Online Only Retreat\nFriday Sept 30\, 2022-Sunday Oct 2\, 2022 \nSchedule:\nFriday: 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Intro and Welcome)\nSaturday: 2:00pm-8:30pm PDT (Meditation\, Dharma Talk and Kirtan)\nSunday: 2:00pm-5:30pm (Mediation and Dharma Talk)\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale: $80-$150\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nPre-Registration required. Register here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s7n9-20220930000000 \nStudy and practice Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen’s Steps on the Path with insightful instructions and devotional meditations. \nCindy will be teaching on Tuesday evenings Sept 6-Sept 27\, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT. This retreat will expand and deepen on the Tuesday teachings. You can also attend and benefit from the retreat without attending Tuesday nights. Tuesdays will be hybrid\, feel free to join us at Diamond Light Mediation Center in Sacramento (2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818)\, or from the comfort of your home! Cindy teaching from home. \nAbout Cindy: Cindy Lee has trained in the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Buddhism and Yoga for over 25 years. \nCo-teaching at international workshops and retreats for more than a decade with her late husband\, Brian K. Smith (Lama Marut) Cindy continues their collaborative work of sharing the dharma with the intention of integrating wisdom and compassion in daily life. \nCindy received a Graduate Diploma in media and worked as a lecturer at Swinburne University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature and her dharma classes can include both in-depth textual study and creative approaches to practice techniques\, influenced by her academic and artistic interests. \nAs an artist\, Cindy has explored the intersection of multimedia\, performance and insight\, most recently in the creation of live events that investigate and illuminate themes such as the “Yoga of Sound”\, “Buddha Nature” and the “Five Buddha Families”. \nFor more about Cindy\, visit:\nhttps://www.cindylee.org/events
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/inner-heart-the-sweet-and-swift-path-with-cindy-lee/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee
DESCRIPTION:INNER HEART TUESDAYS:\nThe Sweet & Swift Path\nStudy and practice Lobsang Chukyi Gyeltsen’s Steps on the Path using his insightful instructions and devotional meditations. \nTuesday nights in September 9/6-9/27\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Wednesday late morning Asia-Pac)  \nTo receive the recordings\, register Here for Inner Heart Tuesdays: https://www.cindylee.org/events/inner-heart-tuesday-evenings-usa \nHybrid options for attending (Cindy will be teaching online from home):\nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs).\nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nThese four classes are offered by suggested donation of $10-20 per class. No one turned away due to lack of funds\nDonate Through Diamond Light and direct your donation to Registration Fees for Cindy Lee’s class. All donations go toward the teacher and Diamond Light. \nWEEKEND RETREAT\nThis course will culminate in an optional weekend retreat on the weekend of 9/30 – 10/2\nRegister Here for Inner Heart Retreat: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s7n9-20220930000000 \nCindy will be teaching on Tuesday evenings Sept 6-Sept 27\, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT. This retreat will expand and deepen on the Tuesday teachings. You can also attend and benefit from the retreat without attending Tuesday nights. Tuesdays will be hybrid\, feel free to join us at Diamond Light Mediation Center in Sacramento (2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818)\, or from the comfort of your home! Cindy teaching from home. \nAbout Cindy: Cindy Lee has trained in the Indo-Tibetan traditions of Buddhism and Yoga for over 25 years. \nCo-teaching at international workshops and retreats for more than a decade with her late husband\, Brian K. Smith (Lama Marut) Cindy continues their collaborative work of sharing the dharma with the intention of integrating wisdom and compassion in daily life. \nCindy received a Graduate Diploma in media and worked as a lecturer at Swinburne University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in literature and her dharma classes can include both in-depth textual study and creative approaches to practice techniques\, influenced by her academic and artistic interests. \nAs an artist\, Cindy has explored the intersection of multimedia\, performance and insight\, most recently in the creation of live events that investigate and illuminate themes such as the “Yoga of Sound”\, “Buddha Nature” and the “Five Buddha Families”. \nFor more about Cindy\, visit:\nhttps://www.cindylee.org/events
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/inner-heart-the-sweet-and-swift-path-with-cindy-lee-2/2022-09-27/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wisdom of emptiness! Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim will use the Heart Sutra to explore emptiness and how it can transform our world. Beginners welcome! \n8 Tuesdays June 7-July 26\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nHybrid options for attending: \nYou can attend in person:\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 (parking lot off 4th Ave\, the room is upstairs). \nPlease wear a mask! \nOr Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-heart-sutra-with-geshe-lobsang-tsultrim/2022-07-26/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Compassion: Caring for Ourselves and Others with Karuna Cayton
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist Compassion: Caring for Ourselves and Others\nWith Karuna Cayton\n5 Tuesdays May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, and 31st\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nHow to Attend:\nThis class will be in-person and online (Karuna will be teaching online from home).\nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols: We are still requiring masks\, and please stay home and join online if you are sick!\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nClass Description:\nThe Buddhist theory and practice of compassion is unique and inspiring.  Compassion is seen as both the antidote to other’s problems as well as the direct antidote to one’s own struggles.  It’s a win-win: good for others and oneself.  In this class we will not only look at the buddhist presentation of compassion but also how it is applicable to your everyday life in today’s world. These days it seems problems have become extraordinary – worldwide pandemic\, political divisiveness\, economic uncertainty\, climate change – is compassion the extraordinary solution to these complex problems? Let’s explore.  \nCost:\nSuggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight)\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org or email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nAbout Karuna:\nAs seen on a Sussex Directories Inc site\nKaruna Cayton has been a practicing Buddhist for over 45 years. From 1975-1988 he lived at Kopan Monastery working fot the late Lama Thubten Yeshe. Upon returning to the US he got his Masters in clinical psychology and has worked for over thirty years Karuna has worked as a psychotherapist (MFT31860)\, teacher\, business psychologist\, and coach to help people achieve a more balanced life. His mission is to interpret the ancient teachings of Buddhist thought into modern language and interventions…without changing the purity of these universal ideas.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/buddhist-compassion-caring-for-ourselves-and-others-with-karuna-cayton/2022-05-31/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mourning: A Compassionate Path to Healing with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Mourning: A Compassionate Path to Healing\, with Sunil Joseph\n4 Tuesdays April 5\, 12\,19\, and 26th\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nHow to Attend:\nThis class will be in-person and online (Sunil will be teaching online from home).\nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols: We are still requiring masks\, and please stay home and join online if you are sick!\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nClass Description:\nWe have all acted in ways that we later regretted. Acknowledging our actions even to ourselves can be difficult when we feel ashamed about what we did. We may judge ourselves to be a bad human being and keep beating ourselves for what we did. Similarly\, we may be carrying resentments towards people for the way they hurt us. This unresolved pain can keep us stuck in the past. In this series of 4 classes we will look at how the process of mourning in NVC can help us compassionately heal our shame\, resentment\, and regrets. \nCost:\nSuggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight)\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org or email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nAbout Sunil: \nI have been a student of empathy-based approaches\, including Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, Mindfulness\, etc.\, since 2004. I completed BayNVC’s NVC Leadership training in 2008 and have been sharing NVC with groups and individuals since then. I completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach in 2021. I am currently a trainee facilitator with GRIP Training Institute\, grip-traininginstitute.org\, which offers a 1-year healing and accountability program to incarcerated populations. For more: myempathycoach.com.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/mourning-a-compassionate-path-to-healing-with-sunil-joseph/2022-04-26/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair  \nTuesdays March 8\, 22\, and 29th 6:30pm-8:00pm \nThis class will be online (Jay will be teaching online from home).\nHow to attend:\nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nA Bodhisattva is a spiritual warrior who blends compassion and wisdom to reach ultimate peace for the benefit of themselves and others. Join Jay Nair to learn how to harmonize one’s life with Bodhisattva practices and wisdom.  \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight) \nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org or email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nAbout the Teacher:\n \nHailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-bodhisattvas-way-of-life-with-jay-nair-2/2022-03-29/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220315T200000
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SUMMARY:Diamond Light Sangha Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We thank you\, each one of you\, from the depths of our hearts for your years of participation and support. You enabled Diamond Light to come into existence\, together created a vibrant Sangha\, and have kept the center not only open but thriving during these difficult times. Truly reason to rejoice. \nIt is time for our spring All Sangha meeting to start planning the next year for our community here at Diamond Light. The Board of Directors Woudl like to have an all sangha meeting to discuss next steps!  \nLet us know you are coming! RSVP here: http://evite.me/UAFnyV4EQe (feel free to join even without an RSVP) \nPlease fill out the survey: https://forms.gle/89UP4xWunUhNF1xdA \nAnd join us for our Meeting on Tuesday March 15th from 6:30pm-8:00pm (this will be during our regular Tuesday night class time). \nYou can join online: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nMeeting ID: 224 735 8115 \nOr in person at Diamond Light Meditation Center (please wear a mask and stay home if you are sick): 2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/diamond-light-sangha-meeting/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220308
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SUMMARY:Healing from the Source: Vajrasattva Retreat with Rob Preece
DESCRIPTION:4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday March 4\, 2021-Monday March 7\, 2022\n7am-5pm PDT\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition\, no specific empowerment is required to attend. \nSpace is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s8ku-20220304000000 \nWe 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. This retreat offers an opportunity to experience the extraordinary nature of this way of healing and\, combined with the practices of Mahamudra and Kum Nye\, it can begin to enable the liberation and transformation of the energy of emotions\, stress and tension held in the body. \nTraditionally the practice of Vajrasattva is one of the preliminary practices for Tantra. It is regarded as profound foundation of awakening to our innate nature that can become a resource throughout our life. The practice of Mahamudra opens us to the innate\, pristine nature of the the mind and the experience of non-duality.The practice of Kum Nye is valuable in deepening our capacity for meditation and freeing energy that can become stuck within sitting practice.\n​\nDuring this retreat we will also begin to explore the practices associated with the cultivation of Tummo or “inner heat” and will be particularly appropriate for those who have worked with Rob before. We will be exploring the healing potential of this practice as it opens up our relationship to the energy body. \nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of meditation within the Buddhist tantric tradition\, it is not considered an introduction for those without experience. Anyone wishing to attend who has not worked with Rob before may be asked to give some clarification of their background of practice. \n \nRob Preece\nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/healing-from-the-source-vajrasattva-retreat-with-rob-preece/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:No class tonight - back next week!
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URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/no-class-tonight-back-next-week/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T170735Z
UID:10001096-1643328000-1643587199@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating Emotional Balance: Three Day Intensive with Dave Smith and Lani Potts
DESCRIPTION:3-Day Online Retreat \nFriday January 28\, 2022 – Sunday\, January 30\, 2022 \n9am-5pm PDT (9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm) \nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nRetreat Fees: $300 \nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nSpace is limited! Preregistration required\, Register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-stv2-20220128000000 \nThe Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) training was sparked during a meeting between behavioral scientists\, a neuroscientist\, a monk\, a philosopher\, and the Dalai Lama in 2000\, as a new approach to understanding our emotional lives. Combining contemporary emotion based scientific research with contemplative practices and psychology drawn from Buddhism\, the Cultivating Emotional Balance training gives participants new tools to use emotion as a path for transformation.  \nJoin an original format for learning and integrating the basic tools of Cultivating Emotional Balance. In this workshop\, participants develop attention\, restore motivation\, identify the root causes of enduring happiness\, explore anger and sadness\, investigate different pathways of empathy\, practice self-compassion\, and build connections through vulnerability and trust.  \nOur goal is to support the participants in acquiring tools for cultivating emotional balance in daily life. Your guides are CEB teachers\, Lani Potts and Dave Smith. Together\, they are a dynamic duo with experience teaching the fundamental concepts of CEB. \nDay 1:\n– Lay the groundwork for emotional awareness\n– Learn how to track emotions\n– Cultivate a basis of joy in meditation and stabilize attention in the body. \nDay 2:\n– Investigate the roots and strategies for working with the emotions of anger and sadness\n– Develop mindfulness\, introspection and compassion for your mental and emotional habits.  \nDay 3:\n– Explore your internal longing for contentment and flourishing\,\n– Reflect on on genuine well-being and a meaningful life\n– Meditations that establish the clarity of intention and commitment to you and others well-being. \nEach day focuses on learning and practice:\n9am-12pm PDT Emotion Awareness Workshop: \n– Includes powerpoint instruction\, small group breakouts\, activities\, and interactive discussion  \n2pm-5pm PDT Contemplative Practice and Meditation: \n– Includes guided practice and instruction on contemplative themes.\n– These sessions will be recorded\n**Can be watched the next morning for those in later time zones. \n As a Dharma practitioner and certified Cultivating Emotional Balance teacher\, Lani Potts also brings to CEB her training and experience as a yoga and meditation teacher along with a long-established Buddhist meditation practice. Lani is a recently retired educator with over 38 years of experience as an elementary teacher\, principal\, teacher and administrator coach\, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. In her “retirement\,” Lani actively teaches CEB\, coaches CEB teachers and students\, and serves as the Cultivating Emotional Balance Program Director. She also teaches mindfulness and meditation as part of a UCSF study on mindfulness with cancer patients and lives in San Jose\, California. \n Dave Smith is an internationally recognized Buddhist Meditation teacher\, addiction treatment specialist\, CEB trained teacher\, and published author. He has extensive experience bringing meditative interventions into jails\, prisons\, youth detention centers and addiction treatment facilities. Dave teaches residential retreats and classes\, provides training and consulting in both secular and Buddhist contexts and works with students through his meditation mentoring program. He recently founded the Secular Dharma Foundation and lives in Paonia\, Colorado.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/cultivating-emotional-balance-three-day-intensive-with-dave-smith-and-lani-potts/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211121T205712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T205712Z
UID:10000613-1643135400-1643140800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:A Skillful Approach to Emotions with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:A Skillful Approach to Emotions with Sunil Joseph\n4 Tuesdays January 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, and 25th; 6:30pm-8:00pm \nHow to Attend:\nThis class will be in-person and online (Sunil will be teaching online from home).\nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nDescription:\nWhat if our emotions were messengers from a deeper intelligence attempting to guide us to fulfillment? Emotions are generally viewed as irrational\, confusing\, challenging\, disruptive\, threatening\, unreliable\, messy\, etc. This is caused\, in large part\, by the fact that we are not taught how to listen to our emotions and understand their messages. Emotions are the currency of human relationships. Our ability to navigate our emotions and the emotions of our loved ones has a direct impact on the quality of all our relationships and thus our lives.\nIn this class\, we will introduce Marshall Rosenberg’s model of emotions as messengers helping us enrich life within self and others. This class will deepen both your cognitive vocabulary and your somatic (bodily) awareness of emotions. It will introduce Rosenberg’s method of compassionate inquiry into emotions to discover their underlying life-serving messages. About 20% of our class time will be spent on theory related to the model. The remaining 80% of our time will be invested in experiential learning. Please bring some paper and something to write with. You are encouraged to experiment with the model and make your own conclusions about its value in your life. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. All are welcome. You can drop-in to one or more sessions if you cannot attend the whole series since the core principles will be woven into each session. \nCost:\nSuggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight)\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org or email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nAbout Sunil:\nI have been a student of empathy-based approaches\, including Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, Mindfulness\, etc.\, since 2004. I completed BayNVC’s NVC Leadership training in 2008 and have been sharing NVC with groups and individuals since then. I completed the 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach in 2021. I am currently a trainee facilitator with GRIP Training Institute\, grip-traininginstitute.org\, which offers a 1-year healing and accountability program to incarcerated populations. For more: myempathycoach.com.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/a-skillful-approach-to-emotions-with-sunil-joseph/2022-01-25/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211028T204716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T205230Z
UID:10001097-1640822400-1641081599@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Retreat with Lama Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:***RETREAT FULL***\nVisions of Wholeness and the Mandala of the Awakened Feminine\nwith Lama Amie Diller \n3-Day Retreat — Limited Capacity for In Person Retreat\, Remote option available\nThursday December 30\, 2021-Saturday January 1\, 2022\n*Exact times to be determined\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nRetreat Cost = $150\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nThe Buddhist mandala is an archetypal symbol of wholeness and a wonderful invitation to live in alignment with our heart’s deepest longings. We’ll explore and practice with the 5 Buddha Families in their feminine forms\, in connection with the 5 elements\, and in relationship to the pscyho-spiritual nature of our original wholeness. \nThe teachings will be based on a new book by Rob Preece – The Mandala and Visions of Wholeness: Within Tibetan Buddhism and Jungian Psychology (Essence of Tantra Series). \nPurchase the book here! \nThe weekend will include a New Year’s ritual as well as tips for continuing your individual practice. \nPre-registration required. Register here. \n \nAmie Diller 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 Gelugpa 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. She is the Spiritual Director at Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/new-years-retreat-with-lama-amie-diller/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211229
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211028T205911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T205911Z
UID:10000645-1640649600-1640735999@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Closed for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/closed-for-the-holidays-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211028T210324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T210348Z
UID:10000650-1640111400-1640116800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Event: Care Packages for those in need
DESCRIPTION:Join us to put together care packages of survival supplies for those experiencing homelessness.  \nTuesday December 21\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818\nupstairs\, parking lot in back.  \nMore details about this event will be provided in December!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/volunteer-event-care-packages-for-those-in-need/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211028T210731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T194442Z
UID:10000659-1639506600-1639512000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Buddha's Enlightment with Lama Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION:Join Lama Amie as she discusses the Buddha’s enlightenment through teaching and stories! \nTuesday December 14\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nThis class will be in-person and online \nHow to attend: \nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nFor more info visit: www.diamondlightsac.org \n \nAmie Diller 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 Gelugpa 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. She is the Spiritual Director at Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/buddhas-enlightment-with-lama-amie-diller/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211012T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T210808Z
UID:10001091-1638901800-1638907200@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Mahaprajapati: The Woman Who Raised the Buddha with Diane Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Mahaprajapati: The Woman Who Raised the Buddha \nTuesday December 7\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nThis class will be in-person and online (Diane will be teaching online from home). \nHow to attend: \nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org\nMahaprajapati was the Buddha’s mother (actually his aunt who nurtured and raised him).  Oddly\, little was written about her or her influence over her son\, or the establishment of the female sangha — both lay and monastic.  Ancient stories about her made their way to China\, Sri Lanka\, Tibet and Thailand but were excluded from the Pali Canon except for one volume\, the Therigatha – “versus of the elder nuns.” Her life experience\, her approach to teaching and her relationship with the women of her sangha was generally ignored by the monks of her time\, and even now.  New research and access to ancient “herstory” are now slowly becoming available.  What this new information offers is a picture of a compassionate woman\, a gifted leader — who was beloved by her entire community.  Mahaprajapati and her community of women had to approach the Dharma with a different sensibility due to the misogyny of that time. Their approach to the Dharma\, which we will discuss\, may be what is needed in today’s world as Buddhism continues to evolve. \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight) \nAbout the teacher:\n \nDIANE WILDE (Community Teacher and Buddhist Minister)\nDIANE WILDE was born in Verona N.J. In her mid-twenties\, she moved to California where she married\, had two sons\, and was a small business owner for thirty-five years. In 2001 she was a founding member of Sacramento Insight Meditation. In 2003 she began attending yearly Vipassana silent retreats\, and also began annual thirty day silent solo self-retreats at her home.  Her eldest son was sentenced to prison on drug related charges just prior to her husband’s death. This event caused her to volunteer in prison as a meditation teacher for over eighteen years.  She became a Buddhist prison chaplain and in 2010 founded Buddhist Pathways Prison Project (aka Boundless Freedom Project). She completed a two year mentorship program at Sacramento Insight Meditation in 2006 where she is currently a Community Dharma Teacher.  She is a 2008 graduate of Sati Center’s Buddhist Chaplaincy program and in 2012 graduated from Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Community Dharma Leadership Training Program. In 2015 after two additional years of study\, she was lay-ordained as a Buddhist minister by Gil Fronsdal. Her Pali/ordination name is Reverend Vimuttipala\, meaning “Defender of Freedom.”  She is a board member of Sati Center for Buddhist Studies in Redwood City\, as well as the Sacramento Dharma Center.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/mahaprajapati-the-woman-who-raised-the-buddha-with-diane-wilde/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211012T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211121T210511Z
UID:10001095-1638297000-1638302400@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:The Bodhisattva’s Way of Life with Jay Nair  \n3 Tuesdays November 2nd\, 9th\, and 16th\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nThis class will be in-person and online (Jay will be teaching online from home).\nHow to attend:\nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nA Bodhisattva is a spiritual warrior who blends compassion and wisdom to reach ultimate peace for the benefit of themselves and others. Join Jay Nair to learn how to harmonize one’s life with Bodhisattva practices and wisdom.  \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 per class to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through our business page on Venmo (@diamondlight) \nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org or email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nAbout the Teacher:\n \nHailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-bodhisattvas-way-of-life-with-jay-nair/2021-11-30/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20211028T211853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T212432Z
UID:10000670-1637692200-1637697600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude Celebration with Amie Diller and Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:Join Lama Amie Diller and Jay Nair for a night of music\, stories and meditation that inspire graditude.  \nTuesday November 23\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nThis class will be in-person and online \nHow to attend: \nIn person: 2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95814 (upstairs\, parking lot in back)\nBe sure to follow the Diamond Light COVID-Protocols.\nJoin live online with Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\n(Meeting ID: 224 735 8115) \nFor more info visit: www.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHailing from a traditional South Indian Yogic family\, Jay Nair grew up by the banks of river Periyar\, has been practicing some type of yoga and socially engaged spirituality from early on in life and studying modern Mindfulness since 2010. He also received training in Tibetan and Vipassana practices\, and participated in many long term yoga meditation retreats. Jay Nair is trained in Indian Music and started performing solo concerts at the early age of ten. Since then Jay has been performing and recording Indian and world fusion music. IT Engineer by profession\, Jay is a blend of Science\, Art and Spirituality and believes Technology and Consciousness transforms each other. \n \nAmie Diller 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 Gelugpa 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. She is the Spiritual Director at Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/gratitude-celebration-with-amie-diller-and-jay-nair/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20210512T015529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T015529Z
UID:10001056-1623177000-1623182400@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-5/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20210512T015258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T015258Z
UID:10000935-1622572200-1622577600@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-3/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20210512T015203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T015203Z
UID:10000923-1621967400-1621972800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-2/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20210512T014820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T014820Z
UID:10001054-1621362600-1621368000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
CREATED:20210324T195254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T195254Z
UID:10001053-1620757800-1620763200@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:The Myths We Live By with Karuna Cayton
DESCRIPTION:The Myths We Live By with Karuna Cayton\n6 Tuesdays April 6 – May 11\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nDrop ins and beginners welcomed! \nOnline via Zoom\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nMost of us as humans are constantly looking for ways to fix our internal problems and our external world. Join Karuna Cayton as we explore the source of our problems from a fundamental Buddhist perspective. We see the world and ourselves in a “mythological” way and as a result we generate numerous “mini” myths that further compound our problems in life. Together we will explore the Myth of Permanence\, The Myth of Happiness\, The Myth of Randomness\, and many others\, understanding what they are\, where they come from\, and what we can do to see reality more clearly.  \nAs seen on a Sussex Directories Inc site\nKaruna Cayton has been a practicing Buddhist for over 45 years. From 1975-1988 he lived at Kopan Monastery working fot the late Lama Thubten Yeshe.  Upon returning to the US he got his Masters in clinical psychology and has worked for over thirty years Karuna has worked as a psychotherapist (MFT31860)\, teacher\, business psychologist\, and coach to help people achieve a more balanced life. His mission is to interpret the ancient teachings of Buddhist thought into modern language and interventions…without changing the purity of these universal ideas. \nSuggested donation: $10-:$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds.\nTo donate: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate or search “Diamond Light” on Venmo or Paypal
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-myths-we-live-by-with-karuna-cayton/2021-05-11/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260612T135916
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SUMMARY:Meditation’s Journey: Step-by-Step with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:5 Tuesdays March 2 – March 30\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nOnline via Zoom\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nAll 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 by thoughts and emotions. \nIt’s important to become clear about what mind\, thoughts and perceptions actually are\, not in a theoretical way\, but in actuality. Perhaps we haven’t paid much attention to our mind’s way of being when unoccupied with thoughts or perceptions. When there are thoughts\, mental images or perceptions\, the usual habit is to identify with them and be caught up in the show. \nInstead\, we can train in clearly recognizing the nature of mind itself. This is our true nature.\nWhen we stop concretizing our self and our world\, we are not swept down the river of misery when we don’t get what we want\, or when we get what we don’t want\, or when we lose what we love\, nor are we dragged through life by unchecked desires until we crash and burn. \nBy recognizing our true nature repeatedly\, our helpless involvement in emotions lessens. As a result\, our attachment to emotions begins to lose intensity and fade away. We are free to create a world of joy.\nHow do we recognize our true nature? \nWe will explore just that. By practicing\, step-by-step\, we can progress along the Buddha’s path from our first attempt at watching the breath\, through realizations…all the way to enlightenment. \nAbout Elaine: Elaine 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. \nSuggested donation: $10-:$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds.\nTo donate: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate or search “Diamond Light” on Venmo or Paypal
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditations-journey-step-by-step-with-elaine-jackson/2021-03-30/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancelled this week - Sunday Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday \nListen\, contemplate\, meditate\nLama 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 third is meditation\, placing focused concentration on the subject\, deepening our understanding\, and achieving realizations on the truth and nature of the dharma.  \nWhether or not you are attending the Tuesday night Dharma classes\, this study group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring the ideas presented\, and participating in discussion with your dharma friends. \nAll are welcome. \nThe discussion will be led by David Drabble\, a long-time meditator and Buddhist practitioner. David leads our Monday night Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition. \nThe discussion group is being held on Zoom. Click the link to join the group: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 or type in the Meeting ID: 224 735 8115
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/sunday-study-group-2021-03-28/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Awakening Warrior with Rob Preece
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Vajrapani Institue\n4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday March 5\, 2021-Monday March 8\, 2021\n8am-4:30pm PST \nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available\, Space is limited so register now! \nRegister Here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-swfa-20210305000000 \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition and who is interested in deepening their relationship to Arya Tara and the practice of Mahamudra. No specific empowerment is required to attend. \nThe term Bodhisattva is sometimes translated as The Awakening Warrior. At this time the qualities of the warrior are needed perhaps more than ever as we find ourselves in a world that is in such turmoil. We need to find the courage\, the heartfulness\, to transform adversity into the path of awakening. To maintain an open\, compassionate heart when there is so much insecurity and fear in the world around requires that we find an inner resource of stillness and clarity that is grounded and unshaken. \nThe Awakening Warrior discovers a deep relationship to Source\, our Buddha-nature\, and embodies this in the world to serve the welfare of others. Arya Tara in her various manifestations embodies the awakening warrior in a female aspect that is so significant for these times. She is most familiar in her green aspect as an embodiment of All Accomplishing Wisdom\, but she also has manifestations that express the enlightened activities of Peace\, Increase\, Power and Wrath. If we are to begin to embody our potential Bodhisattva qualities in order to support those suffering at this time\, Arya Tara can be our guide and inspiration if we open to her presence. \nDuring this retreat we will begin to explore our relationship to the qualities of the Bodhisattva Tara and her different aspects. Meditation deepening our relationship to Green Tara will be combined with Mahamudra and the embodied practice of Kum Nye. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition and who is interested in deepening their relationship to Arya Tara and the practice of Mahamudra. No specific empowerment is required to attend. \n \nAbout Rob Preece:\nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/17645/2021-03-08/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTuesdays\, January 19 to February 23\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT\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. \nClass materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13UMpXdecyTVanhtJkzfASZARQaG0fP0h?usp=sharing \nMarc Bio:\nI was born in 1955 and raised as a Roman Catholic. For most of my young adult life did not follow a spiritual path. I fell in love with yoga in the early 1990’s and was certified as a yoga instructor in the Iyengar tradition. Through yoga I found Buddhism\, and had a deep attraction to the lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. I have been a practicing Buddhist since that time. My root teacher is Alan Wallace\, who I have had an easy\, natural connection with since meeting him in 2013. I have been blessed with the opportunity to teach meditation both in the US and in Europe.\nProfessionally I have practiced as a chiropractor and body worker for over 40 years\, and am blessed with work that is a spiritual path. \nOnline ; Donation-based\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\nSuggested donation: $10-:$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds.\nTo donate: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate or search “Diamond Light” on Venmo or Paypal
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-with-marc-ross/2021-02-23/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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