Have you ever had a feeling that there is some inner potential calling to you? Wondering what it is? And how to realize it? If the Buddha taught Truth, then we should be able to find that Truth in our own lives. With practice, we should be able to apply the principles of emptiness and […]
The Pratimoksha (Individual Freedom) Vows Study Group with Ryan Caputi Time - 6:30pm to 8:00pm Dates - May 12, 19, 26 & June 2 Space is limited. Please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to register and get the location. Offered on a "Dana" basis.* The Buddha taught to "cherish all life". But how? By following ethical guidelines, which […]
"Big-Hearted Living" with social activist and Buddhist Nun Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta Saturday, May 21st, 7-9pm at Riversong Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 Offered on a "Dana" Basis * Ayya Yeshe was ordained at age 21, and soon found a passionate need to take her compassion and spirituality to […]
The Spiritual Teacher: Traveling the Path Together An evening with Venerable Gyalten Palmo and Amie Diller Tuesday, June 7th 6:30-8:30 pm Riversong, Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA cost: offered on a "Dana" basis* The Buddha taught that developing a strong spiritual friendships with our teachers can be amazing and […]
The Path of Bhakti with Jay Nair Tuesday 6/21 and 6/28 6:30-8:30pm at Riversong, Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 In Bhakti Yoga we practice asanas of the heart and develop a heart that never breaks. Join Jay to explore the various types, stages and practices of Bhakti Yoga […]
The Buddhist Path to Awakening – with Elaine Jackson Lam Rim is a wonderfully structured, detailed path to developing the inherent potential of our own mind: a step by step method to actualize our highest spiritual potential...full Enlightenment. Join Elaine Jackson for teachings, meditation and discussion as we begin our exploration of the steps on […]
The three jewels are the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It is by making these the central principles of your life that you become a Buddhist. Join Geshe Tsultrim Tuesday nights 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 from 6:30-8:30pm to learn how to take refuge in the Three Jewels. During these classes there will be short mediations and […]
Need refuge from a busy life? Want to meditate but don’t know where to start? Slow down and come to Diamond Light Meditation center Thursday nights 6:30-7:30pm for silent sitting meditation and group discussion! At Diamond Light we want to create a space where new and experienced practioners alike support each other’s practice, share ideas […]
The three jewels are the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. It is by making these the central principles of your life that you become a Buddhist. Join Geshe Tsultrim Tuesday nights 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16 from 6:30-8:30pm to learn how to take refuge in the Three Jewels. During these classes there will be short mediations […]
Have you been longing to do something about the suffering you witness in your own city, your own neighborhood? Have you even wondered what would it take to do something about it? Are you wanting to put your awareness, mindfulness, and compassion into action into the world around you? Join our monthly nutritious Breakfast for […]
Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! Have you been craving to contribute to your community? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Would you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? JOIN US in providing the most […]
Empathy dispells separation and other-ness by connecting us to our shared humanity. The ability to "feel with" another is an important precursor for compassion. Join Sunil Joseph as we explore the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy in our relationships - with self and other. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary and […]
Join Radiant Friend for Kirtan, call and response chanting, a practice that unites us with our highest, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras--words, phrases and syllables-- to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. $20 at the door (check or cash preferred), no one turned away […]
Join Radiant Friend for Kirtan, call and response chanting, a practice that unites us with our highest, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras--words, phrases and syllables-- to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. $20 at the door (check or cash preferred), no one turned away […]
4 Tuesdays March 28 - April 18 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 Saturday April 15 10am-4pm (with a lunch break) Our motivation in life is to be happy. So why does happiness seem so elusive? Before the Buddha was enlightened, he was just like us -- looking for happiness. Luckily, he gave us a roadmap to follow, a […]
10 Wednesdays March 29-May 31st, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento CA 95818 cost: donation based Karma: Creating your Future, with Heather Breault Feeling stuck and want a change? Feeling unhappy about your life but don't know where to start? Ever wondered why "bad things" happen to "good […]
Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! Have you been craving to contribute to your community? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Would you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? JOIN US in providing […]
7 Tuesdays May 2-June 13th 6:30-8:30pm In our overscheduled lives, having spiritual practice can feel like just another thing to do. With understanding and wisdom, it is possible to incorporate spirituality into your every day routine. Even small changes can have a big impact on our sense of happiness and wll being. Join long time […]
4 Mondays May 8 - May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a […]
Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support […]