BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20160313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20161106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20170312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20171105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180109T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171127T050505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171127T050505Z UID:10000386-1515522600-1515529800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Creating a Bright Future - with Ryan Caputi DESCRIPTION:2 Tuesdays January 2 and 9\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nCreate a strong intention and vision for your New Year. You will leave with a written statement\, bullet points\, or a paragraph\, of your personal vision and intention for the New Year. You will learn how to incorporate this vision into a meditation practice that can be used to reset your intentions and aspirations throughout the year. \nDuring the first night you will learn the 4-Fold Vision Quest to create a full and hopeful vision of your new year\, and beyond. There will be time to journal and then meditate/envision this image and story of how the New Year will unfold. Everything from our highest aspirations to our worldly goals will be included in this vision. \nDuring the second night you will take this new vision and apply it to the practices of the 4-Immeasurables (loving kindness\, compassion\, feeling joy for others\, and equanimity). You will learn how to extract the meaning and essence of the 4 Immeasurables and apply them to what is most important and relevant in your life. This is a method of personalizing the 4 Immeasurables so that this practice will stay fresh and relevant for years to come. \nBeginners and experienced students are welcome. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nRyan has been a student of Lama Amie Diller and Tibetan Buddhism for the past 6 years. During this time he has completed the 18 Courses of the Asian Classics Institute\, receiving the title of “Maroke\,” and has also completed several short group and solo meditation retreats. Ryan is a yoga teacher and has casually studied yogic philosophy in tandem with his Tibetan Buddhist studies. He lives happily with his two cats\, Sam and Ash\, in downtown Sacramento. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/creating-a-bright-future-with-ryan-caputi/2018-01-09/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180106T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171201T115558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171201T115558Z UID:10000370-1515232800-1515240000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:#metoo - Healing Sexual Violence DESCRIPTION:Is #metoo more personal for you than a social media phenomenon? Is your heart longing for a safe\, nonjudgmental space to release your experiences of #metoo? Are you looking for ways to support a dear one who identifies with #metoo? \nIn this session\, we will create a safe\, nonjudgmental\, respectful space for processing our collective and individual experiences of #metoo. We will use compassionate practices to create a field that holds our vulnerable experiences with respect\, empathy and kindness. Together we will create a circle of liberation\, empowerment\, strength and hope. This is suited for all genders\, at all levels of healing and growth. \n“Like all explorers\, we are drawn to discover what’s out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face it.”\n― Pema Chödrön \nLocation\nDiamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento\, California 95818 \nFacilitators\nDarlene Viggiano\nSunil Joseph \nSuggested donation of $20 for class; no one turned away for lack of funds URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/metoo-healing-sexual-violence/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170723T085450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T044454Z UID:10000322-1514419200-1514851199@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Healing into Wholeness - New Year's Retreat with Amie Diller DESCRIPTION:This retreat is currently full\, but we are accepting names on our waiting list! Please email DLRetreatCoordinator@gmail.com to get your name added to the list and we will contact you should a spot become available! \nJoin Amie Diller for a silent 5 day retreat on mandalas\, Tibetan Buddhism and Jung. The retreat will include guided meditations\, dharma talks\, New Years fire puja\, nature and R&R. More info coming soon! E-mail DLRetreatCoordinator@gmail.com for questions. \nThursday 12/28 2017-Monday 1/1 2018\nat Harmony Ridge in Grass Valley \ncost: $500\, includes shared room and vegetarian meals. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/healing-into-wholeness-new-years-retreat-with-amie-miller/ CATEGORIES:Retreat ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171105T134211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T134211Z UID:10000254-1514160000-1514851199@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:Will Reopen Tuesday 1/2/2017! URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/closed-for-the-holidays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171105T134109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T135827Z UID:10000292-1513708200-1513715400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Music\, Meditation and Celebration\, featuring music by Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:Join Diamond LIght Tibetan Buddhist Group as we celebrate our Sangha jewel! Jay Nair will be offering uplifting songs\, chanting and meditations. Food and relaxing afterward! Bring something vegetarian to share if you wish! \nTuesday 12/19 Music: 6:30-7:30pm\, Celebration: 7:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs)\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/music-meditation-and-celebration-featuring-music-by-jay-nair/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171215T083000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170214T060240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T085214Z UID:10000017-1513321200-1513326600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless DESCRIPTION:Have you been seeking a way to contribute to your community? Do you see the people in need yet feel helpless to truly make a difference? If you are like many of us\, you want to help yet wonder how the small amount of time and money you have to give could make a difference in the lives of one yet alone hundreds?\nHere is how what you have to give\, no matter how small\, can indeed help someone with less. \nJoin us the third Friday of each month as we feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the newly reconstructed Friendship Park! We are a volunteer program of the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education\, meditation\, and direct action for the well-being of all.\nIf you want to be a part of the change for the better in your world\, come out or contribute to our monthly Breakfast! \nYOU CAN DONATE FOOD & SUPPLIES\nEach month we provide a hot breakfast including:\nHot Oatmeal with raisins and nuts\nHardboiled Eggs\nFresh Fruit \nWhen we get them\, we also provide reusable tote-bags\, drinking cups\, and rain ponchos.\nTo sign up to donate food and/or help serve breakfast\, visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nor email: breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nYOU CAN DONATE MONEY\n**All donations are tax deductible**\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nOR mail your check to:\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St.\nSacramento\, CA 95818\n**Please write “Breakfast Program” in the Message online or the Memo on the check. \nYOU CAN HELP SPREAD THE WORD\nYou might be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute! Even your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how. Invite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/ and our event!\nThis is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – volunteers provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nWithout your kindness and generosity there is no breakfast!\nFor your ease in donating\, all food and supply donations can be dropped off the day before.\nFor more information please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith Biggest Gratitude\, \nPamela Rasada\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Diamond Light Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nAverage needs for Friday breakfast:\n4 cases of bananas\n500 hardboiled eggs\n10 lb of oatmeal\nbrown sugar\, cinnamon\, nuts\, raisins\n300 paper bags #6\n250 spoons\n250 bowls\nsalt and pepper packets\n3-8 volunteers \nAverage need for Sunday breakfast:\n1 case of bananas\n100 hard boiled eggs\n50 sandwiches (any)\n50 paper bags #6\n1-4 volunteers URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-6/2017-12-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/facebook_event_153209765186119.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171221T054251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T044137Z UID:10000435-1513103400-1513110600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Preparing Gift Packs for Christmas Morning Homeless Breakfasts DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Morning we will be providing breakfast open to anyone in Sacramento’s homeless community. Along with a hearty breakfast\, we would like to provide each attendee with a gift bag full of practical and fun goodies. We’re going to need items to give away and some help assembling the packets; that is where you come in. Might you be available to help out\, or even provide some items to include in the packets? \nHere is a list of needed items **followed by a link*** to a website where you can sign up to help assemble packets and donate items. There are also links for cash donations and Amazon deliveries ;). \nNEEDED ITEMS \nTOILETRIES: combs and brushes\, small toiletries (shampoo\, conditioner\, soap\, chapstick\, vaseline\, cough drops\, disposable razors\, hand sanitizer\, etc…)\, \nFOOT CARE ITEMS: Nail clippers\, nail cleaners\, pumice stones and scrubs\, ace bandages\, large bandages\, anti-fungal cream/spray/powder. \nGENERAL: Sleeping bags\, backpacks\, tarps\, gift cards (fast food\, grocery stores\, Target/Walmart)\, Bicycle repair items\, snack items \nADULTS/TEENS: Coats\, hats\, gloves\, sweatshirts\, sweatsuits\, underwear\, socks (all sizes)\, reading glasses (all magnifications). \nCHILDREN: Gloves\, baby wipes\, diapers\, bottles & sippy cups\, New sweat suits & underwear (all sizes)\, healthy snack bars\, raincoats & ponchos\, small toys with no need for batteries. \nWHERE AND WHEN TO DONATE OR HELP ASSEMBLE PACKETS \nDonations can be dropped off anytime before 10pm ***DECEMBER 19*** at 1723 V St. (Slide the gate at the top of the stairs to the left and place items on the Front Porch near the door.) You can also drop items off at the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group meeting space\, at 2791- 24th Street\, Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 anytime prior to 630pm on December 20th. \nLINK TO SIGN UP\nFollow this link to sign up to donate gifts and/or help assemble gift packets on December 20th (each event is listed by date): https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram \nLINK TO DONATE CASH\nCan’t attend in person? Cash donations will allow us to purchase what we need to fill in the gaps. Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please add “Breakfast Program: to the notes area. If you prefer\, you can mail a check to: Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Sacramento 95818. \nLINK TO DONATE VIA AMAZON WISH LIST\nA Wish List of items has been created on Amazon.com. To ship items directly to us click here: http://a.co/6lyG67E \nCOLD WEATHER SPECIAL REQUEST\nWe are headed into winter and\, as always\, are on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute during each breakfast and on Christmas day. When you are cleaning out your closets this winter\, you may find a stash of conference giveaway bags\, an old duffle bag or backpack\, perhaps even a small overnight bag or cache of unused large purses. If so\, send us an email at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\, you can drop those off anytime at our easy-to-park-at downtown location 😉 \nQuestions? Please email breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \n#BreakfastProgramSac URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/preparing-gift-packs-for-christmas-morning-homeless-breakfasts/ ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171105T133808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T135917Z UID:10000294-1513103400-1513110600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Stories of Buddhism with Amie Diller and Jay Nair DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Amie Diller and Jay Nair as they share inspiring tales from the Buddhist Tradition! \nTuesday 12/12 6:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs)\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/stories-of-buddhism-with-amie-diller-and-jay-nair/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171211T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171115T014251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T014251Z UID:10000258-1513017000-1513022400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Nurturing Peace & Goodwill Through The Four Immeasurables DESCRIPTION:DATES HAVE CHANGED:\nThursday: 11/16\nMonday: 11/27\, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm\n(no class 11/20) \nDo you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle\, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time to focus on the positive aspects of the holiday season? Then join us as we take time to nurture our feelings of peace and goodwill for all living beings through meditation on The Four Immeasurables. The Four Immeasurables\, which focus on Loving Kindness\, Compassion\, Abundant Joy and Equanimity\, are the cornerstone of the Tibetan Buddhist practice. Meditating on these concepts increases and develops love and compassion for ourselves\, our friends and family\, as well as our enemies. Join long-time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through each of The Four Immeasurables\, highlighting how to use them in generating feelings of peace and goodwill during the holiday season and all year round.\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/nurturing-peace-goodwill-through-the-four-immeasurables/2017-12-11/ ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171205T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170907T070047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T004849Z UID:10000310-1512498600-1512505800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Finding Happiness with Elaine Jackson DESCRIPTION:3 Tuesday’s 11/14\, 11/21 and 12/5 6:30-8:30pm\n1 Saturday 11/18 10am-1pm \nWE ALL WANT HAPPINESS \nWhere is happiness? Like suffering\, happiness is in our mind. When we engage in the patient observation of our thoughts\, feelings\, emotions and mental images\, or any object of the mind\, we come to see they are not real things. They arise because they have been entertained in the past. \nTo begin developing new habits requires radical re-thinking – radical re-doing. It requires stepping outside our everyday life patterns into moments of quietude. It requires mental re-training through which we can transform our attitudes\, positively shape our minds\, gain confidence to tackle the problems created by disturbing emotions and awaken to an enlightened state. \n“The awakening mind is the root of all happiness and peace in the entire universe\,” says His Holiness the Dalai Lama. \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2417 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95819\nParking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, $20-$40 for Saturday. No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \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/teaching-with-elaine-jackson/2017-12-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171128T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171031T100406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171031T100406Z UID:10000296-1511893800-1511901000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Gratitude Circle DESCRIPTION:The holidays are upon us\, and while there is so much fun and joy\, there is also stress and busyness. Take an evening to slow down and spend a couple hours exploring gratitude in an uplifting circle. There are many benefits to gratitude\, including better relationships\, increased mental and physical health\, increased empathy\, and increased self esteem. Join Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group as we cultivate gratitude practices. The evening will include contemplations\, disscussion and sharing. We would love to have you there! \nTuesday 11/28 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2417 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95824\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: donations welcome to help with the cost of the space \nwww.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/gratitude-circle/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171125 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20171120T110043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T110043Z UID:10000391-1511481600-1511567999@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday/2017-11-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171116T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170907T063119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T014043Z UID:10000098-1510857000-1510862400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Nurturing Peace & Goodwill Through The Four Immeasurables DESCRIPTION:DATES HAVE CHANGED:\nThursday: 11/16\nMonday: 11/27\, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm\n(no class 11/20) \nDo you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle\, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time to focus on the positive aspects of the holiday season? Then join us as we take time to nurture our feelings of peace and goodwill for all living beings through meditation on The Four Immeasurables. The Four Immeasurables\, which focus on Loving Kindness\, Compassion\, Abundant Joy and Equanimity\, are the cornerstone of the Tibetan Buddhist practice. Meditating on these concepts increases and develops love and compassion for ourselves\, our friends and family\, as well as our enemies. Join long-time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through each of The Four Immeasurables\, highlighting how to use them in generating feelings of peace and goodwill during the holiday season and all year round.\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditating-on-love-compassion-joy-and-equanimity/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171113T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170907T064455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T065524Z UID:10000311-1510597800-1510605000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication Practice Group DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) \nCommunicating 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 us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nEach session we review the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nEach session will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-practice-group-2017-11-06/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171109T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131902 CREATED:20170907T062224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T062224Z UID:10000091-1510252200-1510257600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Developing a Daily Meditation Practice DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 9/28-11/9 6:30pm-8:00pm \nEvidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress\, increase happiness\, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up and keep a daily practice! Each class will have instruction\, discussion and meditation. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/developing-a-daily-meditation-practice/2017-11-09/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171107T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170907T063742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T055721Z UID:10000102-1510079400-1510086600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:4 Noble Truths: The Source of Problems\, The Path to Happiness with Emily Hsu DESCRIPTION:Two Tuesdays: 10/31 and 11/7 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWhy do problems and dissatisfaction keep occurring in our lives? The first teaching the Buddha gave after becoming enlightened were on the Four Noble Truths – where he described our human suffering perfectly: losing what we love\, getting what we don’t want\, aging\, sickness and death. \nLuckily\, The Buddha also taught the path out of suffering. We may not believe this\, but it is possible to end our mental disturbances\, neurosis\, anxiety\, and suffering forever. \nJoin Emily Hsu as she teaches the Buddhist methods for reducing and stopping suffering. Learn how we are looking in the wrong place for happiness\, and where deep\, everlasting happiness\, joy\, and satisfaction is really found…and how to achieve it. \nWe will also discuss the main difficult emotions and some ways to reduce and overcome them. \nThis will be a Dharma talk and meditation\, with an opportunity to ask questions. This class is perfect for beginners \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per night\, no one turned away for lack of funds\ndonate at the door or online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \nEmily Hsu is an FPMT registered teacher who graduated in 2004 from FPMT’s seven year Masters Program of Sutra and Tantra at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. In 2005 she completed a ten-month solitary retreat to integrate the material\, and since that time has mainly been teaching and doing some retreat every year. She taught at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center and other Bay Area centers for ten years\, with the last four years as resident teacher until leaving in 2016 to do longer retreat. \nEmily teaches Basic Program\, Discovering Buddhism\, introductory courses\, meditation\, and leads retreats\, with particular emphasis on emptiness\, bodhicitta\, Lamrim\, and calm abiding (shi-ne or shamatha) meditation. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-4-noble-truths-with-emily-hsu/2017-11-07/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170907T063834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T055958Z UID:10000318-1509789600-1509811200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Shamatha and Bodhicitta: Focusing the Mind and Opening the Heart with Emily Hsu DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11/4 10am-4pm\, with a break for lunch\n\nIn these times\, we are so busy\, constantly rushing and trying to keep up\, checking our phones and email\, and we are becoming more and more distracted. We are less able to focus on the task at hand\, which impairs our ability to do things well – our jobs\, driving\, listening\, sports\, and also spiritual practice. And our minds are more agitated\, speedy\, dissatisfied. Recent research has suggested that people spend as much as 50% of their days in mental distraction. In addition\, a distracted mind is more prone to falling under the sway of disturbing emotions – depression\, anger\, obsession\, fear\, overwhelm – and a focused mind can lead to greater inner peace\, joy and emotional balance. A concentrated mind is also needed to develop deep spiritual realizations. \nIn this daylong we will practice cultivating a focused and calm mind through shi-né (shamatha or calm abiding) practice as well as practices to open the heart and feel a greater sense of appreciation and caring for others\, learning to cherish others more and more. \nBenefits\n• Learn how to develop inner peace and greater emotional balance with the methods of calm-abiding.\n• Reconnect and find joy with your daily practice.\n• Cultivate a greater sense of caring and interconnection with others. \nThis daylong is for all levels\, for anyone who is interested in learning how to focus the mind and open the heart\, as well as for people who want to deepen their existing shamatha practice. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds\nto register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\nscholarships available\, email for more information\ndonate at the door or online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \nEmily Hsu is an FPMT registered teacher who graduated in 2004 from FPMT’s seven year Masters Program of Sutra and Tantra at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. In 2005 she completed a ten-month solitary retreat to integrate the material\, and since that time has mainly been teaching and doing some retreat every year. She taught at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center and other Bay Area centers for ten years\, with the last four years as resident teacher until leaving in 2016 to do longer retreat. \nEmily teaches Basic Program\, Discovering Buddhism\, introductory courses\, meditation\, and leads retreats\, with particular emphasis on emptiness\, bodhicitta\, Lamrim\, and calm abiding (shi-ne or shamatha) meditation. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/daylong-retreat-with-emily-hsu/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171101T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170723T084831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170723T084831Z UID:10000333-1509561000-1509568200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Emptiness - with Heather Breault DESCRIPTION:10 Wednesdays August 30-November 1\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWe perceive the world as “out there”\, with people and events happening to us with out our control. Perhaps things don’t exist the way we think they do\, and understanding that the world isn’t “out there” separate from us\, but actually “empty” and ready for our minds to project our world on to it is a tool for powerful transformation! \nHave you heard the word “emptiness” and wondered what it means? Maybe you’ve studied the concept and still have questions? This in-depth course will cover the concept of emptiness from start to finish. This topic is the key to endless possibilities in our personal and spiritual lives. This ancient wisdom has the power to transform our worlds beyond our wildest imagination. \nEach class will include prayers\, teachings\, discussion and meditation \nTopics include: how the direct perception of emptiness is accomplished\, what happens after the direct perception of emptiness\, how understanding emptiness leads to the destruction of mental afflictions\, how the direct perception of emptiness leads to full enlightenment and paradise\, emptiness and the two extremes\, how empty things function\, emptiness and purification\, the relationship between emptiness and karma\, emptiness and the bodies of a Buddha\, what is non-duality\, how a bodhisattva should live\, the future of Buddha’s teachings\, and the perfection of wisdom. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: donation based \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others. \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/deep-dive-into-emptiness-with-heather-breault/2017-11-01/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171028T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171028T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170906T035732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T035732Z UID:10000072-1509217200-1509222600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Kirtan with Radiant Friend DESCRIPTION: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. \n$20 at the door (check or cash preferred)\, no one turned away (pay what you need) \nNo musical experience necessary. Sing\, listen\, dance\, recline or meditate to the chants. \n“Chanting is a way of getting in touch with yourself. It’s an opening of the heart and letting go of the mind and thoughts. It deepens the channel of grace\, and it’s a way of being present in the moment.” -Krishna Das \nRadiant Friend is a multi-instrumental Kirtan band that has been active in the Sacramento area since 2010. Our hope is to introduce as many people as possible to the heart practice of chanting through Kirtan and the Dances of Universal Peace. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/kirtan-with-radiant-friend-2/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171024T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170926T084220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T084220Z UID:10000304-1508869800-1508877000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The 12 Links Part 2 DESCRIPTION:At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the “12 Links of Dependent Origination”\, which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth\, aging\, sickness and death. \nTuesdays October 3-October 24\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested Donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.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. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-12-links-part-2/2017-10-24/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171024T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171024T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170906T035434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T035434Z UID:10000070-1508869800-1508877000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The 12 Links\, Part 2 with Geshe Tsultrim DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays October 3 – October 24\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nAt the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the “12 Links of Dependent Origination”\, which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth\, aging\, sickness and death. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested Donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.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. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-12-links-part-2-with-geshe-tsultrim-2/2017-10-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171023T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170907T064455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T064455Z UID:10000316-1508783400-1508790600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication Practice Group DESCRIPTION:2nd and 4th Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm (ongoing) \nCommunicating 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 us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nEach session we review the foundational principles and philosophy of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) and its communication model. We will learn how to tune into what we need in a respectful\, non-judgmental way. We will explore how we can invite others to contribute to us from a place of connection\, from where we can honor both their “yes” and “no” in relation to our needs. We will practice transforming enemies (individuals\, groups) into humans with needs just like us. We will learn how to use NVC in our everyday lives to foster compassion and respect. \nEach session will be a combination of information sharing combined with experiential exercises to explore how the information fits into each person’s life. You will leave with skills including increased self-awareness\, listening\, emotional intelligence\, and empathy. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-practice-group/2017-10-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T153000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20171009T060133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T060133Z UID:10000297-1508580000-1508599800@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Compassionate Communication DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Compassionate Communication \nSaturday\, Oct 21; 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (includes 90 minute lunch break) \nHow do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? Can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class\, we will introduce the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and compassion. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will introduce the fundamentals of NVC – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n– observations vs judgement\n– feelings vs thinking\n– needs vs strategies\n– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds\nTo register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\npay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email for more info URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-compassionate-communication/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20171002T045600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T045600Z UID:10000299-1508580000-1508598000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication Workshop DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n\n\n \n \n ×\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now \n\n\n Sliding scale $20-$60\, enter the amount you would like. \n \n \n \n Error\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Pay with card\n Or enter card details\n \n \n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n\nCard details\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Payment successful URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-workshop/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170921T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170907T061654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T061654Z UID:10000076-1506018600-1506024000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Basics DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 9/7-9/21 6:30pm-8:00pm \nMeditation helps us to calm the mind\, develop concentration\, and reduce stress. Many people struggle meditating because they try to sit and “think about nothing”. Luckily\, there are many teachings and techniques for having successful meditations. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through the basics of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Each class will teach basic meditation\, have time for discussions and meditation. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/tibetan-buddhist-meditation-basics/2017-09-21/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170919T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170919T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170906T035214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T035214Z UID:10000063-1505845800-1505853000@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Blessing of the Animals with Geshe Tsultrim DESCRIPTION:We have great love and care for our pets\, and appreciate the love and joy they bring to our lives. Geshe Tsultrim will be bringning Blessing of the Animals to Diamond Light. He will discuss how we can help our animal friends and reduce their suffering in this life in the next. Bring a picture of your pets\, and Geshe-la will do a blessing for the animals during class. \nTuesday September 19 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.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. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/blessing-of-the-animals-with-geshe-tsultrim/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170917T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170917T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170822T103521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T225610Z UID:10000054-1505651400-1505669400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Cutting Through to Pristine Awareness DESCRIPTION:Cutting Through to Pristine Awareness: Foundations in Dzogchen Meditation\nwith Doug Veenhof \nTwo weekends: 9/9-9/10 and 9/16 and 9/17 from 12:30-5:30pm each day.\nThe weekends will build on each other\, but feel free to come as you are able. \nMeditation is the tool we use to look at our minds\, cutting through the fog of our thoughts and getting to the pristine awareness that is inherent in all of us. \nThis 22-hour immersion in Dzogchen meditation and view will cover the essential preliminary attitudes to set up a successful meditation practice. Doug will cover a full range of shamatha practices for developing meditation stability and vividness through single pointed focus\, and the vipashyana meditations that power the insights that cut through illusory appearances to pristine awareness. \nConveniently scheduled on two consecutive weekends\, this program provides the transformative intensity of retreat with the casual flexibility and interaction of a workshop. \nThe program segments include talks that include practical meditation instruction and tips suitable for all experience levels as well as explorations of the exhilarating philosophy that underpins the Dzogchen Buddhist view of consciousness and the world of experience. Each segment is anchored by a 24-minute meditation that integrates the view into a comprehensive progression of practices to take home with you. \nTopics include: The Three Thoughts that Turn the Mind; Adding a Mute Switch to the Ruminating Mind with Breath Meditation; Structures of Consciousness; Taking Mental Appearances as the Object of Meditation; Can “I” Be Found; The Empty Nature of the Mind; and Spontaneous Presence. URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/cutting-through-to-pristine-awareness/2017-09-17/ CATEGORIES:Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170912T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170906T035042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170906T035042Z UID:10000057-1505241000-1505248200@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The Life & Mystery of Theos Bernard - Evening Talk & Book Signing DESCRIPTION:With author Doug Veenhof \nTuesday 9/12\, 6:30–8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nJoin us for a captivating evening as Doug takes us on a photographic journey through time to Lhasa\, Tibet at the zenith of its Buddhist history. These rarely seen images were shot by Theos Bernard (1908-1947)\, one of the earliest Western explorers of Yoga and Tibetan Buddhist culture\, on his historic journey to Lhasa in 1937. \nAt a time when Tibet’s borders were famously sealed to outsiders\, all of Lhasa’s secret temples and shrines were opened to him\, and Theos Bernard became the first Westerner ever initiated into Tantric practices by Tibet’s highest lamas. \nSelected from what has been described as the best photographic collection of old Tibet in existence\, these images and the adventures they illustrate document an inside view of a now vanished culture. \nDoug Veenhof is an award-winning journalist\, author\, and close student of scholar\, translator\, and master practitioner B. Alan Wallace. Doug is a certified trainer in Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB)\, a meditation and emotional fluency program created at the request of HH the Dalai Lama by B. Alan Wallace and affective psychologist Paul Ekman. Doug leads workshops and retreats around the world on CEB\, shamatha\, vipashyana\, and Dzogchen.\nwww.douglasveenhof.com URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-life-mystery-of-theos-bernard-evening-talk-book-signing/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170905T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170905T203000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170822T225928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170822T225928Z UID:10000056-1504636200-1504643400@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:The Path to Awakening: An Introduction DESCRIPTION:The Buddha gave us clear instructions on the path to enlightenment\, and all of the teachings of Buddhism can be found within the Lam Rim or “Steps on the Path”. It would take years of study to share the full depth of the Lam Rim\, but this class will provide an overview of the various aspects of the Lam Rim and the teachings embedded within them. \nTaking this class will provide students with a stable foundation upon which to build their knowledge as they continue studying Buddhism. Some students will also find the Lam Rim to be a helpful template in understanding the breadth of the teachings and in identifying areas upon which to focus future studies. \nThis is an introductory class tailored for beginners\, yet all levels of practitioner would likely find the review helpful. \nThis class will include meditation\, dharma talk\, discussion and prayers. There will be handouts including the long and short Lam Rim meditations we will do in class that can be practiced at home! \nTuesday September 5\, 6:30-8:30pm\nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: Donations Welcome \nFor more info: www.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-path-to-awakening-an-introduction/ LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818 ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento CA 95818;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs):geo:-121.4970294,38.5603056 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170831T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170831T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T131903 CREATED:20170516T053110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T061505Z UID:10000433-1504204200-1504209600@www.diamondlightsac.org SUMMARY:Community Meditation DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm \nCommunity Meditation is a new offering from Diamond Light Meditation Center beginning June 1st and will be ongoing Thursday nights! All levels are welcome! Learn to meditate and develop a meditation practice in a supportive community. \nMeditation helps us to calm the mind\, develop concentration\, and reduce stress. We will explore various types of meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition\, such as analytical and placement meditation. Analytical meditation deepens our understanding of the Dharma through exploring subjects on the lam rim (stages of the path). Placement\, or concentration (“calm abiding”)\, allows the practitioner to stay on their “object”\, and to deepen realizations.\nThose new to meditation will learn enjoy learning how to start a practice\, and experienced practitioners will enjoy the support of sitting with a group. \nJoin members of our community for meditation practice and discussion. If you are new to meditation\, come learn how to start your practice\, meet experienced practitioners\, and enjoy the community of group meditation. Experienced meditators will appreciate the support of sitting with a group. \nThursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: Donation Based \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/community-meditation/2017-08-31/ LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/facebook_event_521381094918219.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR