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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us to feed over 200 homeless and hungry visitors of the Friendship park. \nThis is a fully volunteer funded and ran effort.\nWe provide food\, supplies\, and service\, so volunteers and donors are what makes this meal possible.\nTHANK YOU. \nSuggested list of donations: \n24 harboiled eggs (in their original carton)\n24 cheese sticks (any kind)\n24 peices of fruit (not bananas)\n24 granola bars (preferaby soft)\n24 sandwiches (individually wrapped)  \nOther than food: \npersonal care and hygiene products (including female specific)\nsocks\nreusable water containers (used\, new\, plastic\, glass\, metal)\nblankets\nclothes (especially pants and jackets in the winter) \nAll monetary donations are tax-deductible.\nPlease visit https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ (write Breakfast Program in the Notes)\nOr mail a check to Diamond Light at 2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818 \nFeel free to email with any and all questions\, suggestions\, ideas\, and inspirations. \nInvite your friends and family!\nServing is fun and incredibly fulfilling!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-3/
LOCATION:CA
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Making a difference is easier than you thought! \nJoin us in feeding over 200 homeless and hungry folks of Sacramento and see the impact you can make on your ciomminity!  \nWays to Help: \n~ Buy food. We are completely volunteer run effort\, so the only food we serve is the food that our volunteers have donated.\n    – 24 hard boiled eggs (in their original carton)\n    – 24 cheese sticks (any kind)\n    – 24 pieces of fruit (other than bananas) \n~ Donate money. If you can’t shop – we’ll shop and prep for you! All donations are tax-deductible. Please write Breakfast Program in the message window.\n    – https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \n ~ Serve. Come out and hand the food we’ve collected to the struggling guests of Loaves & Fishes. Set up 7am\, service 7:30-8:30am. \n ~ Spread the word!\nInvite your friends\, family\, and employer to participate!  \nTo learn more or to sign up:\nPM you email address to https://www.facebook.com/diamondlight.tbg/\nand we’ll give you all the fun and exciting details of this incredible opportunity to join the most kind and generous folks of Sacramento! \nSee you there!\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-2/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161018T203000
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: Wisdom Words to Convey Heart
DESCRIPTION:This class will be an introduction to the principles and core assumptions of Non-Violent Communication. Based upon the concept that much of our emotional and mental turmoil arises when our needs are not met by ourselves\, family & friends\, or our culture. We will begin to understand these needs\, the difference between needs and strategies\, and gain an experiential taste of the practice of connecting with each other’s needs and the possibility of shifting from judgement to connection. \nWho is this class for?\nAll levels. Anyone who has an interest in better connection with themselves and others. Also relevant for those interested in skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nAbout the teacher\, Sunil Joseph:\nI started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Itara O’Connell in 2004. After attending NVC practice groups with Itara for a few years\, I attended the year-long NVC Leadership Program in 2008 with Bay NVC in Oakland. NVC continues to have a transformational effect on my professional and personal life\, along with other practices like movement\, meditation\, etc. It has deepened the quality of relationships in my life\, with myself and others. After all these years of exploring this work\, I am still amazed at the power and simplicity this approach offers for meeting challenging experiences and interactions in a skillful way. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I feel happy when I can contribute to other’s wellbeing by sharing the fruits of my personal practice. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-wisdom-words-to-convey-heart/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20161001T160000
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SUMMARY:Lam Rim: A Daylong Mediatation
DESCRIPTION:Lam Rim\nA Day Long Guided Meditation  \nBuddhist Masters throughout the ages have advised that our experience of the world and actually our world itself\, come from our mind. Yet\, rarely do we gift ourselves the quality time to explore what shapes our life. In this day long practice\, we will engage in guided meditations that probe into how our reality exists: what is our current condition and how can we use it to best advantage to create a happier future for ourselves and all beings.  \nDuring this day long workshop\, we will spend the day:\n– Receiving practical meditation advice from Buddhist Masters of the past\n– Exploring how our mind shapes our reality\n– Participating in guided meditations to probe how our reality exists\n– Discussing how to create a happier future for ourselves and others\n– Examining practical techniques useful for daily life\n– Practicing meditation in a supportive community to prepare for the real world \nWhen: October 1\, 2016 • 10:00AM – 4:00PM\nLunch Break:  12:30 – 1:30PM\nWhere: Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2741 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento\nCost: Free event\, Donations welcome \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/lam-rim-a-daylong-mediatation/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation: Why and How
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is very practical. It is the cultivation of deep sanity through the art of relaxation\, stillness\, and vigilance leading to deeper and deeper states of inner knowledge. It affords us the opportunity to take an intimate look at our mind – up close and personal. What is it? How does it function? Where do thoughts come from? Are thoughts “real”? How do they change? How do they create our world? \nBy learning to meditate\, we begin to cultivate the awareness necessary to make wise choices\, to create a happy future by thinking and acting wisely. Join Elaine Jackson for this workshop where we will discuss some effective methods for beginning a meditation practice and for overcoming difficulties in an already existing practice – how to persevere when the going gets rough. \nThis class is for anyone who has an interest in meditation\, whether they already have an established practice or are brand new. By maintaining an attitude of childlike wonder\, we can always learn something new. When we practice together we learn from each other. \nThursday 9/29 6:30-8:00pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org\nDonations welcome \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/meditation-why-and-how-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:If you’re wanting to make an impact\,\nIf you’re feeling lonely or lost\,\nIf your heart is aching for change and action…\nService to others is the best medicine! \nJoin us in this monthly effort to feed the homeless and the hungry of Sacramento! \nYou can shop\, prep food\, involve others\, donate\, or serve.\nAverage contribution is 2hrs of time and $30 \nTo participate\, PM your email to Diamond Light and we’ll get you on the volunteer list and will share with you all the exciting details! \nMay you know the power that is YOU.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160914T203000
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SUMMARY:Meditation: A Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Meditation: A Deep Dive\nwith Heather Breault \nThis Course is a must for anyone who wishes to practice meditation effectively! It is based upon The Stages of Meditation by Master Kamalashila\, and presentations by Je Tsongkapa and Pabongka Rinpoche. Take 10 weeks to deeply explore meditation\, great for beginner and experienced meditators!  \nTopics include\n– types of meditation\n– ideal environment for meditation\n– parts of a meditation practice\n– preliminaries to perform prior to meditating\n– meditation posture\n– meditation objects\n– obstacles to meditation and how to overcome them\n– results of a deep meditation practice. \nEach class will include a meditation and time for discussion!  \n10 Wednesdays 9/14-11/16\n6:30-8:30pm\ndrop ins welcome!\ncost: donations welcome \nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditation-a-deep-dive-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160901T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Evening Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Need refuge from a busy life?\nWant to meditate but don’t know where to start? \nSlow 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 and teach one another! \nEach session will begin with silent sitting mediation\, have short meditations\, and time at the end to discuss our experiences and share our triumphs and difficulties with our meditation practice!   \nDiamond Light Meditation Center is a new and growing center\, and all are welcome to help us create a warm loving community to learn\, meditate and have fun! \nThursday Nights beginning 8/4\, 6:30-7:30pm\nDiamond Light Mediation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nCost: donations welcome
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/thursday-evening-meditation/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160823T203000
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SUMMARY:The Four Immeasurables: Living with an Open Heart
DESCRIPTION:The Four Immeasurables: Living with an Open Heart\nWith Amie Diller \nEveryone wants to be happy and in this interconnected world\, the happiness of one depends on the happiness of all. Join Amie Diller as she takes us through how the four immeasurables: love\, compassion\, joy and equanimity can help us live with an open heart! \nTuesdays 8/23-7/27 6:30-8:30pm\nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2741 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-four-immeasurables-living-with-an-open-heart-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160820T160000
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SUMMARY:Green Tara Mandala Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mandala means  “that which extracts the essence.” There are many different types of mandalas utilized in Tibetan Buddhism. The mandala represents the architectural layout of the entire palace of a specific deity. The Menla mandala\, for example\, represents the dwelling of the Medicine Buddha\, who embodies the perfection of the physical and mental health of all beings. There are mufti-layered symbolic images throughout the “palace\,” where iconography\, placement\, and color all have significance. Mandalas can be created in either two or three dimensions. In this workshop Geshe Tsultrim will instruct on the drawing and painting of a two-dimensional mandala.   \nDuring the first day\, Geshela will demonstrate the mathematical technique of drafting a Mandala and assist students in mapping and drafting of a simple mandala. On the second day\, if we have time Geshela will then review everyone’s draft\, offer a discussion on the use of color and demonstrate various techniques for the actual painting of the mandala. Everyone will have the opportunity to work directly with Geshela. Mandala paintings can take as many as 100 hours to complete. In view of this – this workshop is intended as an overview. Participants will not complete there Mandala during the workshop but will be supplied with information to support completion on their own time. \nWorkshop Registration:\n2-Day Mandala Workshop\nSaturday and Sunday 8/20-8/21 10:00am-4pm (with break for lunch)\n$95 for both days (preregistration required)\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nWhat to bring:\nCompass\n18” metal ruler (if you have one)\nGood drafting pencil and erasers\nAny mechanical drafting tools that may be helpful for measurement.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/green-tara-mandala-workshop/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160819T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160819T083000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless at Loaves and Fishes
DESCRIPTION:Have you been longing to do something about the suffering you witness in your own city\, your own neighborhood?\nHave you even wondered what would it take to do something about it?\nAre you wanting to put your awareness\, mindfulness\, and compassion into action into the world around you? \nJoin our monthly nutritious Breakfast for the Homeless on Friday\, August 19th and meet a group of volunteers just like you who also want an opportunity to make a difference in this world! \nFOOD DONATIONS NEEDED PER VOLUNTEER: \n24 hard boiled eggs (in carton)\n24 cheese sticks\n24 pieces of fruit (other than bananas) \n~ Oatmeal and toppings have been generously donated by Bob Reed!\n~ 4 boxes of bananas have been generously donated by the Sacramento Foods Co-op! Again! \nThere is more than one way to get your hands dirty in this good deed. \nYou can:\n– shop (items on the list)\n– prep (boil the eggs)\n– serve (come out on the morning of and share our offerings)\n– donate money (check\, PayPal\, cash to the Diamond Light\, a non-profit)\n– invite your friends and family to do all or some of the above with you (fun!!)\n– fire up your employer to participate\, donate\, support (team building!)\n– spread the word (it’s always more fun to do good deeds with others) \nEmail Dasha for more information: darialamoure@gmail.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-at-loaves-and-fishes/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160804T193000
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SUMMARY:Drop in Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Need refuge from a busy life?\nWant to meditate but don’t know where to start? \nSlow 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 and teach one another! \nEach session will begin with silent sitting mediation\, have short meditations\, and time at the end to discuss our experiences and share our triumphs and difficulties with our meditation practice!   \nDiamond Light Meditation Center is a new and growing center\, and all are welcome to help us create a warm loving community to learn\, meditate and have fun! \nThursday Nights beginning 8/4\, 6:30-7:30pm\nDiamond Light Mediation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nCost: donations welcome
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/drop-in-meditation-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160802T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
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SUMMARY:Refuge and the Three Jewels
DESCRIPTION: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 Dharma talks delving into each of the Three Jewels\, and what it means to go for refuge.  \nThe Buddha jewel refers both to the historical Buddha and to the ideal of Buddhahood itself. Going for refuge to the Buddha jewel means seeing him as your ultimate teacher and spiritual example and committing yourself to ending the suffering of yourself and all beings.  \nThe Dharma jewel means the teachings of the Buddha\, or the truth he understood. The central teachings emphasize the development of mindfulness and kindness\, examining our actions in the light of our ethical values\, and seeing how our thoughts condition our lives. Regarding the Dharma as a refuge means seeing these teachings as the best guide to reality\, and committing yourself to practicing them.  \nThe third of the Three Jewels is the Sangha or the spiritual community\, and the people with whom we share our spiritual lives. We need the guidance of personal teachers\, who are further along the path than we are\, and the support and friendship of other practitioners. \nThree Tuesday Nights: August 2\, 9\, 16 from 6:30-8:30pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\, Sierra 2 Center\n2791 24th St\, room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nNo experience required\, come as you are able\,drop ins encouraged!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/refuge-and-the-three-jewels/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160705T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
CREATED:20160531T051612Z
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SUMMARY:The Buddhist Path to Awakening with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Path to Awakening – with Elaine Jackson \nLam 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 path! \nFour Tuesday Nights: July 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 from 6:30-8:30pm\nTwo Saturdays: July 16 10am-4pm and July 23 9am-12:30pm \nAt Riversong\, Sierra 2 Center\n2791 24th St\, room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nNo experience required\, come as you are able\,drop ins encouraged! \n*This event is offered on a “Dana” basis. Dana is the ancient Pali language word describing generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude. No registration fees are charged\, and you will be offered an opportunity to make offerings in support of the center\, the teachers\, and the teachings.ll donations made by check or online are tax-deductible. Give Dana online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-x Aclick&hosted_button_id=UGVCDZNU9YQAY
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-buddhist-path-to-awakening-with-elaine-jackson/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
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SUMMARY:The Path of Bhakti\, with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:The Path of Bhakti with Jay Nair\nTuesday 6/21 and 6/28 6:30-8:30pm\nat Riversong\, Sierra 2 Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \nIn 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 with songs\, poetry and stories to awaken our hearts and minds to surrendering to love. No previous experience necessary. All are welcome to sing\, dance\, meditate or just listen and celebrate the heart opening practice of Bhakti Yoga. \n*This event is offered on a “Dana” basis. Dana is the ancient Pali language word describing generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude. No registration fees are charged\, and you can make offerings in support of the center\, the teachers\, and the teachings. \nAll donations made by check or online are tax-deductible. Give Dana online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGVCDZNU9YQAY
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-path-of-bhakti-with-jay-nair/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160607T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
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SUMMARY:Honoring our Spiritual Guides
DESCRIPTION:The Spiritual Teacher: Traveling the Path Together\nAn evening with Venerable Gyalten Palmo and Amie Diller \nTuesday\, June 7th\n6:30-8:30 pm\nRiversong\, Sierra 2 Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA  \ncost: offered on a “Dana” basis* \nThe Buddha taught that developing a strong spiritual friendships with our teachers can be amazing and transformative. How can we relate to our spriitual teachers in ways that are beneficial\, supportive and in alignment with our spiritual goals? Join us for this special evening of meditation\, teachings and discussion. \n* Dana is the ancient Pali language word describing generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude. \nNo registration fees are charged\, and you will be offered an opportunity to make offerings in support of the center\, the teachers\, and the teachings. \nDiamond Light is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  All donations made by check or online are tax-deductible. Give Dana online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGVCDZNU9YQAY
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/honoring-our-spiritual-guides/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T081502Z
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SUMMARY:Big Hearted Living
DESCRIPTION:“Big-Hearted Living”\nwith social activist and Buddhist Nun Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta \nSaturday\, May 21st\, 7-9pm at Riversong\nSierra 2 Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \nOffered on a “Dana” Basis * \nAyya Yeshe was ordained at age 21\, and soon found a passionate need to take her compassion and spirituality to the streets. She began a grassroots Buddhist charity empowering some of the poorest and most oppressed communities in the world to break the cycle of poverty and oppression. \nHer organization is committed to:\n– Supporting Non Himalayan monastics\n– Empowering and training women and future Buddhist teachers\n– Staying connected to issues of social justice in the world\n– Engaging injustice with compassion and practical action to relieve the suffering of the world \nFor more info on Ayya Yeshe: https://sujatoeurope.wordpress.com/about/ayya-yeshe/\nAnd her foundation: http://bodhicitta-vihara.com/legacy/ \nAll are welcome\, we hope you can join us for this inspiring evening with Ayya Yeshe! \nCo-sponsored by: Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group \n*This event is offered on a “Dana” basis. Dana is the ancient Pali language word describing generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude. \nNo registration fees are charged\, and you will be offered an opportunity to make offerings in support of the center\, the teachers\, and the teachings. \nAll donations made by check or online are tax-deductible. Give Dana online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGVCDZNU9YQAY
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/big-hearted-living/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
CREATED:20160510T081458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160510T081458Z
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SUMMARY:Pratimoksha Vows Study Group with Ryan Caputi
DESCRIPTION:The Pratimoksha (Individual Freedom) Vows Study Group\nwith Ryan Caputi \nTime – 6:30pm to 8:00pm\nDates – May 12\, 19\, 26 & June 2\nSpace is limited. Please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to register and get the location. Offered on a “Dana” basis.* \nThe Buddha taught to “cherish all life”. But how? By following ethical guidelines\, which are quite similar to the Yamas and Niyamas. We’re delighted that Ryan Caputi will lead an interactive class/study-group exploring the Buddhist precepts\, exploring the complexities\, challenges and joys of applying them in everyday life! \nKnowing the Pratimoksha Vows and practicing them over time:\n– Eliminates stress.\n– Cultivates attitudes of Generosity\, Love\, Equality\, and – Compassion.\n– Helps to create a stable mind ready for deeper meditative experiences \n*This workshop is offered on a “Dana” basis. Dana is the ancient Pali language word describing generosity arising effortlessly from deep gratitude.  \nNo registration fees are charged\, and you will be offered an opportunity to make offerings in support of the center\, the teachers\, and the teachings. \nDiamond Light is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  All donations made by check or online are tax-deductible. Give Dana online: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGVCDZNU9YQAY
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/pratimoksha-vows-study-group-with-ryan-caputi/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20160426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T113242
CREATED:20160419T052704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160419T052704Z
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SUMMARY:Living Our Greatest Potential: Progressive Meditations on Emptiness
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had a feeling that there is some inner potential calling to you? Wondering what it is? And how to realize it? \nIf 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 karma to change our life\, ease our suffering and experience that greatest potential we all long for-the potential to experience genuine happiness\, wisdom and love. \nWeaving in meditation\, discussion and no-holds barred investigation of what it has to do with our lives\, we will: \nGain a deeper understanding of Emptiness\nUnderstand more about Karma and how it works\nEnjoy guided meditations and take-home practices\nEngage in lively Dharma discussion with like-minded community\nTaste the truth of these teachings in our own lives \nTuesday nights 3/15-4/5\, 6:30-8:30 pm\nRiver Song Meditation Center at Sierra 2\n2791 24th St\, Sacramento\, Room 14 \nAll are welcome to join\, drop in as you are able! \nCost: Donations are greatly appreciated as expression of appreciation to the teachers\, and to help cover the cost of the space. You can make a gift through PayPal (one time or recurring)\, by mail (Diamond Light\, 2715 21st Street #6\, Sacramento CA 95818) or in class.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/living-our-greatest-potential-progressive-meditations-on-emptiness/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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