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SUMMARY:Balanced Body\, Balanced Mind: The Art of Meditation Posture
DESCRIPTION:A stable\, relaxed meditation posture is essential to deepening our meditation. Join Marc Ross\, doctor of chiropractic medicine and long time meditator for this interactive workshop where we will explore how to find balance and ease as we meditate. We will learn the fine points of seated and supine postures and experiment with many types of cushions and support. \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 22\, 6:30 to 8:30pm\nWhere: Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818\nCost: free\, donations gratefully accepted.\nWhat to wear: loose\, comfortable\, non-restricting clothing. This is really important!\nWhat to bring: all your cushions and supports\, we will be trying out many different types to settle on the ones that are most comfortable for our unique bodies. \nAbout the teacher: Marc Ross has practiced physical medicine for 37 years and has been meditating for 30 years. He has taught meditation in America and in Europe. Marc was introduced to Buddhism and meditation through the study of yoga in the mid 1990’s. Since then he has been blessed to study the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Alan Wallace along with several other Lamas. He has practiced Chiopractic Medicine and other healing modalities for 37 years\, & has been teaching meditation in the US and Europe.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/balanced-body-balanced-mind-the-art-of-meditation-posture/
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SUMMARY:The 12 Links - Part 2\, with Geshe Tsultrim
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 August 8 and 15*\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \n*Geshe Tsultrim was called back to India earlier than originally planned. He will be back to finish the rest of the 12 links in October! We will be meeting Tuesday nights for the rest of August and September\, check back for topics as we add to the schedule! Thank you for your understanding.  \nCost: donations welcome \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. 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/2017-08-15/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Day Long Meditation Retreat - with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Want to have a clearer\, more spacious mind? The list of the benefits of meditation seems to be growing every day. Meditating even as little as 5 minutes a day can change our brains\, our minds and our outlook. 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.  \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 daylong meditaiton retreat that will include teachings and meditations.  \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. \nSunday August 13\, 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch)\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs) Saramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible\ncost: donations welcome \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \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/day-long-meditation-retreat-with-elaine-jackson/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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SUMMARY:Buddhist Art Symbols
DESCRIPTION:Buddhist art includes thangka paintings\, sand mandalas\, and statues. These exquisite pieces are loaded with complexity and symbolism. Join Geshe Tsuiltrim as he introduces us to the meaning behind some of these symbols. This class will be interesting to those who have an interest in art\, or an interest in Buddhism!  \nTuesday August 1\, 6:30-8:30pm\nDiamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento CA 95818\ncost: Donations Welcome \nFor more info: https://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Geshe Tsultrim:  \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India.  “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams.  It is the monastic equivalent of a western Ph.D. degree.  Having successfully passed these exams\, GesheTsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy.  He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. \nEarly in life\, Geshe Tsultrim began studying Tibetan art\, and sacred thangka painting with his uncle\, a gifted and well-respected Tibetan thangka painter. Geshe Tsultrim contributed to his monastery by teaching art\, painting\, and sand mandala making to the younger monks.  He also toured throughout North\, Central\, and South America creating sand mandalas.   \nAfter studying English\, Geshe Tsultrim began sharing his extensive knowledge on thangka iconography.  He started teaching Tibetan thangka painting\, in addition to Buddhist philosophy\, and continues to do so.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/buddhist-art-symbols/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 12 Links - Part 1\, with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays June 20-July 25\, 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. \nTuesdays June 20-July 25\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: donations welcome \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. 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-1-with-geshe-tsultrim/2017-07-25/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how to start.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our events!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax ID number. \nDONATE BAGS AND WATER BOTTLES\nIt’s getting hot and water is a precious commdity.\nPlease donate any used or new water bottles made of any material.\nAnd to help our struggling neighbors to have something sturdier for their few belongings than a plastic bag\, please donate your unwanted bags\, purses\, and backpacks. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities in Sacramento this program is fully volunteer funded and run\, without any corporate funding. Private citizens like YOU provide food\, supplies\, and service!\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and the goodness you do.  \n* All donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before. Email or message for address.\n** To make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\n*** For more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDaria ‘Dasha’ LaMoure\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-10/
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SUMMARY:Community Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Community 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. \nJoin members of our community for meditation practice and discussion. \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-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Living Wise: Buddhist Essentials for Busy Lives
DESCRIPTION:7 Tuesdays May 2-June 13th 6:30-8:30pm \nIn our overscheduled lives\, having spiritual practice can feel like just another thing to do. With understanding and wisdom\, it is possible to incorporate spirituality into your every day routine. Even small changes can have a big impact on our sense of happiness and wll being.  \nJoin long time teacher and practitioner Amie Diller for an essential overview  of core Buddhist teachings and meditation practices as taught in Tibetan Buddhism\, and explore how to apply and live these practices in your crazy\, busy daily life. \nEach class includes a different meditation practice\, question-and-answer/discussion sessions\, and teachings centered on the essentials of Tibetan Buddhism. This course is perfect for beginners! \n7 Tuesdays May 2-June 13th 6:30-8:30pm\nCost: Donation Based \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nAmie Diller\, certified CEB teacher\, stumbled on Tassajara Zen Mountain Center at age 18\, dropped out of college\, and embarked on a life-long passion for the study and practice of Buddhism. For the last 15 years Amie has been practicing & teaching internationally in the Tibetan Gelupa Buddhist tradition. Being a certified nurse-midwife and mother have also brought great joy\, along with fertile ground for practicing in the world with a wise and compassionate heart.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/living-wise-buddhist-essentials-for-busy-lives/2017-06-13/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non Violent Communication Study Group
DESCRIPTION:This will be the final class of the series. All are welcome. \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. \nThis series will start with 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. \nClasses 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.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-4/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:4 Mondays May 8 – June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm \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. \nThis series will start with 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. \nClasses 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. \n4 Mondays May 8 – June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-2017-05-29/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Change your Mind\, Change your World
DESCRIPTION:Karma\, Emptiness and Positive Psychology\nWith Dr. Winston McCullough \nSaturday and Sunday June 3-4 10am-4pm \nAll spiritual practice is oriented toward growing in our intimacy with Truth. Paradoxically\, truth\, in this case is just as much about building knowledge as it is about deconstructing what we think we “know” for sure. It is in this space between knowing and not\, that love can bloom more fully… that suffering is soothed… and life becomes full of possibility. This workshop will include lecture\, discussion\, and meditation and will be taught by long-time wisdom student\, teacher\, and psychology professor\, Dr. Winston McCullough. \nWHEN\nJune 3-4\, 2017\n10am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 4pm*\n*we will break for lunch at a natural pause \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nEach section will include: Lecture\, discussion\, meditation\, inter-active exercises\nAll Experience Levels Welcome. \nSnacks and tea will be provided.  \nBRING WITH YOU\nLunch or take a short walk to Café Dantorels.\nMaterials to take notes \nSUGGESTED DONATION\n$100 full weekend*\n$25 per class*\n*no one turned away for lack of funds \nABOUT THE TEACHER\nDr. Winston McCullough has two master’s degrees and a PhD in psychology from NYU and has worked in industry for 25 years as an industrial/organizational psychologist and director of communications and employee benefit programs. He taught for several years at Columbia University and teaches currently at Oregon State University\, including courses such as Positive Psychology\, Psychology of Meditation\, World Religions\, and Great Figures: Jesus and Buddha. Winston enjoys exploring the intersections of 21st century psychology and spiritual paths such as Indo-Tibetan Buddhism\, Yoga\, and progressive Christian life. He is dedicated to sharing fundamental truths that empower people to live happier lives. A loving husband and father to three amazing children\, he is a grateful and happy man. \nQUESTIONS\nDavid: 530-957-8166\, davidbfishman@gmail.com\nBrandy: 530-208-8335\, brandynadavis@gmail.com \nWisdom is understanding that I am experiencing my world\, not the world.\n-Judith Lasater
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/karma-emptiness-positive-psychology/2017-06-04/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170531T183000
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SUMMARY:Karma: Creating Your Future
DESCRIPTION:10 Wednesdays March 29-May 31st\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818 \ncost: donation based\nKarma: Creating your Future\, with Heather Breault \nFeeling stuck and want a change? Feeling unhappy about your life but don’t know where to start? Ever wondered why “bad things” happen to “good people” and vice versa? \nKarma is an explanation about why things happen to us. By understanding karma\, we can take control of our future and take setps to create the one we want! Join Heather Breault for the 10 week series that takes an in-depth look into the workings of Karma. This class uses Tibetan Buddhist teachings and will include meditation\, lecture and group discussion.  \nhttps://www.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/karma-creating-your-future/2017-05-31/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170523T054511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T054511Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with 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. \nClasses 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.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170418T050243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T081853Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \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. \nThis series will start with 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. \nClasses 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.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life/2017-05-22/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170519T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170519T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170516T053108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T053108Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how to start.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our events!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax ID number. \nUNLIKE many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service!\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and the goodness you do.  \n* All donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before. Email or message for address.\n** To make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\n*** For more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDaria ‘Dasha’ LaMoure\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170516T053105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T053105Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication: A Language for a Compassionate Life
DESCRIPTION:Communicating with others can be extremely rewarding\, or extremely frustrating. A family member upsets us and we become angry and say things we regret. We see our friend sad from a loss and don’t know what to say. Learning the techniques of compassionate communication can create a better connection with others and ourselves and support us in using skillful ways to meet difficult internal and external experiences. \nThis series will start with 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. \nClasses 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.  \n4 Mondays May 8 – May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based\nADA Accessible\, message for more info! \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I started studying Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in 2004. NVC has had a transformational effect on my professional and personal life. I am continually amazed at the power and simplicity of this way of living life. While I am not a certified NVC trainer\, I am happy when the fruits of my personal practice can benefit others. I consider myself a lifelong NVC learner and explorer.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-a-language-for-a-compassionate-life-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170421T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170421T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170321T050520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T050520Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\n-hardboiled eggs\n-cheese sticks\n-granola bars\n-fruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nWe are a volunteer program of Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message box online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our event!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax id number. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and your big heart.  \nAll donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before.\nTo make your food donations tax deductible please attach a reciept with your name and address on it.\nFor more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170228T060007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T131440Z
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SUMMARY:How to be Happy: Personal Advice from the Buddha
DESCRIPTION:4 Tuesdays March 28 – April 18 6:30pm-8:30pm\n1 Saturday April 15 10am-4pm (with a lunch break) \nOur motivation in life is to be happy. So why does happiness seem so elusive? Before the Buddha was enlightened\, he was just like us — looking for happiness. Luckily\, he gave us a roadmap to follow\, a path to true happiness through his teachings which we will explore during this 4 week series! Learn the real\, practical things you can apply to your real life each day to achieve lasting happiness. \nThis course is taught from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective\, but the tools can be useful for everyone and adapted to your tradition and goals!  \n4 Tuesdays March 28 – April 18 6:30pm-8:30pm\n1 Saturday April 15 10am-4pm (with a lunch break) \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nCost: Donation Based \nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/how-to-be-happy-personal-advice-from-the-buddha/2017-04-18/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170307T062655Z
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SUMMARY:Kirtan with Radiant Friend at Diamond Light
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-at-diamond-light/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170325T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170303T131806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T131806Z
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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 \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/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
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SUMMARY:Got Empathy? Communicating from the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Empathy dispells separation and other-ness by connecting us to our shared humanity. The ability to “feel with” another is an important precursor for compassion. Join Sunil Joseph as we explore the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy in our relationships – with self and other. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary and all are welcome! Drop ins to either class are welcome. \nTwo Tuesdays March 14th and March 21st\n6:30pm-8:30pm\nCost: Donation Based \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back \nFor more information: https://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I 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/got-empathy-communicating-from-the-heart-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170321T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170205T025856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T030631Z
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SUMMARY:Got Empathy? Communicating from the Heart
DESCRIPTION: Got Empathy? Communicating from the Heart\nTwo Tuesdays March 14th and March 28th 6:30pm-8:30pm\nEmpathy dispells separation and other-ness by connecting us to our shared humanity. The ability to “feel with” another is an important precursor for compassion. Join Sunil Josef as we explore the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and improve our communication with others. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary and all are welcome! \nTwo Tuesdays March 14th and March 28th\n6:30pm-8:30pm\nCost: Donation Based \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back \nFor more information: www.diamondlightsac.org \nAbout Sunil: I 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/got-empathy-communicating-from-the-heart/2017-03-21/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20170317T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170317T083000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170307T062653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T062653Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION:Join us to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! \nHave you been craving to contribute to your community?\nAre you feeling disconnected and alone?\nWould you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? \nJOIN US in providing the most basic human need – FOOD – to the struggling Sacramento residents. \nWays you can help: \nDONATE FOOD\nOur monthly menu is:\nhardboiled eggs\ncheese sticks\ngranola bars\nfruit\nTo sign up visit http://signup.com/go/TrxPAc\nOR email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nDONATE MONEY\nAll donations are tax deductible.\nWe are a volunteer program under Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhism Group\, a non-profit dedicated to education and wellbeing of all.\nDonate online at https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nor mair your check to\nDiamond Light\n2791 24th St. Sacramento\, CA 95818\nPlease write Breakfast Program in the Message online or the Memo on the check.    \nSPREAD THE WORD\nYou will be surprised by how many of your friends\, family members\, and co-workers are waiting for an opportunity to contribute!\nEven your employer or a local business might be craving to participate and give back\, but just don’t know where or how.\nInvite them to our page https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastProgramSac/\nAND our event!\nWe’ll be happy to provide a donation request letter with our tax id number. \nUnlike many other volunteer opportunities this is a fully volunteer funded and created effort – private citizens provide food\, supplies\, and service.\nYOUR generosity and kindness feed hundres of homless people every month. No overhead cost. Just you and your big heart.  \nAll donations can be dropped off in Midtown the day before.\nFor more info please comment\, message\, or email to breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \nWith gratitude\,\nDasha\nVolunteer Coordinator for the Breakfast Program\nbreakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\nDiamond Light and SBMG
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20161122T060620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T050153Z
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SUMMARY:Are There Past and Future Lives?
DESCRIPTION:Accepting that all beings have past and future lives is a foundational practice of Buddhism. It is the basis for understanding that our actions in the past caused our present\, and our current actions create our future. During this 10 week course\, join Heather while we dive into the logic behind the Buddhist concept of rebirth. Each class will consist of prayers\, meditation\, dharma teaching and discussion. \nThis course is perfect for students who are searching for an in depth and logical explanation into the idea of rebirth and a better understanding of how the world works. Students will leave having explored what happens after we die and cultivating logic\, an invaluable tool that can reveal the truth in any situation. This course is taught from a Buddhist perspective\, but everyone is welcome regardless of beliefs or current understanding. \n10 Wednesdays January 4-March 8\, 2017\n6:30-8:30pm\nDonations Welcome \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2741 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \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/are-there-past-and-future-lives/2017-03-08/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170110T060351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T030450Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Meaning\, Empathy and Emotional Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Meaning\, Empathy and Emotional Awareness\n5 Tuesdays Feb 7 – March 7 6:30-8:30pm\nWe wouldn’t want a life without the pull of our emotions—whether we are experiencing love and joy or grief and sadness\, our emotions help us navigate our lives\, discern what we need\, and relate to others. Yet\, overwhelming emotions can leave us feeling triggered\, drained\, and unable to engage in the fullness of life. When the pull of our emotions becomes too strong\, we get caught in reactivity when what we truly long for is safety and connection. \nBut we can use our emotional life as a tool for transformation. As we gain a richer understanding of the inner-workings of emotion\, and come to understand how to drop in to our own experiences with awareness and ease\, we create space between stimulus and reaction—expanding our capacity to be with our suffering\, connect with others\, and show up for life. \nIn this experiential training you will learn about contemplative and western scientific approaches to understanding emotions. You will be guided through meditation training in non-distraction and an embodied experience of our emotions. Each gathering will include presentation\, small group dialogue\, guided meditation and personal reflection. Join us\, bring your emotions. \n5 Tuesdays Feb 7 – March 7\n6:30-8:30pm\n1 Saturday\, March 4\n10:00am-1:00pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818 \nAt age 19 Amie Diller stumbled on Tassajara Zen Mountain Center\, dropped out of college\, and embarked on a life-long passion for the study and practice of Buddhism. For the last 15 years Amie has been practicing & teaching internationally in the Tibetan Gelupa Buddhist tradition. Being a certified nurse-midwife and mother have also brought great joy\, along with fertile ground for practicing in the world with a wise and compassionate heart. \nBrandy Davis is a meditation and yoga teacher. She has been studying and practicing for over two decades. Her current passion is restorative justice and working with incarcerated populations. She has a particular knack for personalizing deep philosophical concepts and making them applicable to our modern lives. She teaches with love and humor. Brandy’s greatest joy comes from witnessing the opening of the human heart. \nThe Cultivating Emotional Balance training began during a meeting between behavioral scientists\, a neuroscientist\, a monk\, a philosopher\, and the Dalai Lama in 2000\, as a new approach to understanding our emotional lives. Combining contemporary scientific research with the practices of mindfulness & opening the heart (loving-kindness\, compassion\, joy\, and equanimity)\, this class series offers new tools for working with emotion. \nhttp://bigthink.com/videos/mindfulness-how-to-call-off-the-emotional-attack-dogs-2
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/cultivating-meaning-empathy-and-emotional-awareness/2017-03-07/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170214T060237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T060237Z
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SUMMARY:Off the Cushion - Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention: Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nAGENDA\n1. Check-In\n2. Report on activities of larger Indivisible Group\n3. Daily Action\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sacramento-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170207T060703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T060703Z
UID:10000005-1486382400-1486387800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Off the Cushion - Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention: Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nAGENDA\n1. Check-In\n2. Report on activities of larger Indivisible Group\n3. Daily Action\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sacramento/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20161206T060253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T040911Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation - with Marc Ross
DESCRIPTION:Want to have a clearer\, more spacious mind? The list of the benefits of meditation seems to be growing every day. Meditating even as little as 5 minutes a day can change our brains\, our minds and our outlook. \nMany people think meditation is sitting down and “think about nothing”\, but that is easier said than done! Like any other skill\, meditation has a foundation and techniques you can learn to develop a daily practice. This class is perfect for those who are new to meditating and would like an introduction to the basics: benefits\, posture\, meditation objects. \nThis class will have teaching\, discussions\, and meditation practice. \n3 Tuesdays: 1/17\, 1/24 and 1/31\n6:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n271 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nhttps://www.diamondlightsac.org \nAll classes are donation based\, drop ins welcome! \nMarc was introduced to Buddhism and meditation through the study of yoga in the mid 1990’s. Since then he has been blessed to study the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche\, Geshe Micahel Roach\, and Alan Wallace along wit hseveral other holy Lamas. He has been teaching meditation in the US and Europe for 10 years and is delighted to once again have the opportunity to pass on this wonderful practice.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-with-marc-ross/2017-01-31/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170124T060918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T060918Z
UID:10000002-1485777600-1485783000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Off the Cushion Sac
DESCRIPTION:New Group. Meets Mondays. Ongoing. Starting day is Jan 30.\nIntention:  Personal Connection\, Community Building & Direct Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com.  \nJANUARY 30 AGENDA\n1. Get to know each other;\n2. Commit to the values that will guide our work in the coming months and years; and\n3. Plan and commit to our first action. Postcard #WhyIMarch\n**The group will decide together where to focus our efforts.  \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sac-2/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, 95818\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170130T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T175038
CREATED:20170124T011232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T031023Z
UID:10000001-1485777600-1485783000@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Off the Cushion Sac!
DESCRIPTION:Off the Cushion Sac!\nMeets weekly on Mondays 12:00-1:30pm\nOur Intention: Connection & Action \nOver the past months\, I have often felt helpless\, alone and afraid. The experience of gathering with others over our shared values and concerns is life-giving. This is a space for us to be in community and take action together.\nEach gathering will include check-in and action.\nWe will use the resources provided by womensmarch.com and indivisibleguide.com \nJANUARY 30 AGENDA\n1. Get to know each other;\n2. Commit to the values that will guide our work in the coming months and years; and\n3. Plan and commit to our first action. Postcard #WhyIMarch \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nSpace: The room is cozy & beautiful. There are chairs or cushions for floor seating. We will sit in a circle for check-in.\nTea & Snacks: Tea is available. Feel free to bring snacks to share and/or your own lunch to eat.\nMaterials: We will provide postcards\, pens & stamps.\nWhat to Bring: yourself\, your heart\, your hopes & fears\, your journal.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/off-the-cushion-sac/
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