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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20160802T203000
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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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