Our culture is experiencing a breakdown of civility because of heightened fear. Dualistic, in-group/out-group thinking is tearing our society apart. We are faced with necessary but difficult conversations about racism and sexism. In order to navigate this cultural moment, we need people who are spiritually evolved and able to keep their hearts open and supple […]
Our culture is experiencing a breakdown of civility because of heightened fear. Dualistic, in-group/out-group thinking is tearing our society apart. We are faced with necessary but difficult conversations about racism and sexism. In order to navigate this cultural moment, we need people who are spiritually evolved and able to keep their hearts open and supple […]
Join us for our 7th monthly Breakfast for the Homeless to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the Friendship park! How you can help? Donate food* Donate money** Encourage local businesses to donate food or money Invite your friends and family to help relieve hunger in our community Serve This event is a fully […]
Friendship Park
1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA
For most of the homeless folks in Sacramento breakfast is either non-existent or consists of a cheap coffee and a sugar-laden day-old pastry. Our passion and desire for everyone to have a nutritious breakfast each day of the week. We are teaming up with retired Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes, LeRoy Chatfield and other […]
This will be an evening of healing prayers, chants, and meditations. Chanting in harmony with Indian Tanpura and Tibetan singing Bowls with the intention to heal and spread joy and awakening of our hearts. There will be a group meditation sending out prayers for the healing of Sangha members, their loved ones, all other beings […]
The Buddha taught that our normal life mainly consists of suffering. This is understood when we experience physical and mental pain, and when our normal pleasures and joys do not satisfy us for very long. The Buddha also taught that a method exists for finding physical health, wellbeing, lasting joy, and satisfaction. These are the […]
Many people think of those having a spiritual life living away from the modern world, entrenched in solitude and study. It is possible to lead a fulfilling spiritual life within the lives we currently lead. Heather Breault will lead us into the New Year by discussing how to lead a spiritual life each day and […]
Create 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 […]
Join us in the New Year to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park! Have you been craving to contribute to your community? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Would you like to see the impact your time and little money can make on the lives of hundreds? If […]
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! Join Amie Diller for a silent 5 day retreat on mandalas, Tibetan Buddhism and Jung. The retreat will include guided […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
2 Tuesdays January 2 and 9, 6:30pm-8:30pm Create 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 […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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? In this session, we will create a safe, nonjudgmental, respectful space for processing our collective […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
4 Mondays, January 8 - February 5 closed Monday 15 for the holiday Have you made a New Year's resolution to try meditation, or to meditate more? Would receiving instruction and sitting with others help you reach your meditation goals? Then join us at Diamond Light in learning meditation together, supporting each other, and exploring […]
10 Wednesdays, January 10 - March 14 6:30pm-8:30pm It is not possible to succeed in the Mahayana path without strictly keeping each bodhisattva vow, and to keep those vows one must understand all 64 vows clearly. This Course is based upon Master Asanga's root text and its commentary called the Highway for Bodhisattvas (Jangchub Shunglam) […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
10 Wednesdays January 10 - March 14, 6:30pm-8:30pm To truly help others, we must understand the actions that help us, and the actions that hurt us. Becoming a Bodhisattva, or Spiritual Warrior will lead us to full enlightenment so we can help all other beings. Understanding and keeping the 64 Bodhisattva Vows will help us […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
3 Tuesdays January 16, January 23 and January 30 6:30pm-8:30pm Interested in Tibetan Buddhism and don’t know where to start? Confused about the “who’s who” and “what’s what” of Buddhist thought and practice? This one's for you! - Get a brief overview of Tibetan Buddhist thoughts and practices. - Learn the cause of suffering and […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
8 Fridays February 2-April 20 6:30pm-8:30pm (no class February 16, March 9, or March 16) Pre-registration required! As people who are white-identified, we can feel powerless when seeing the suffering caused by white privilege. Oppression against people of color has been happening for centuries, and while we may not consider ourselves racists, we still benefit […]