Evidence 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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
Eight Verses for Training the Mind offer essential practices for cultivating the awakening mind of compassion, wisdom, and love. This eight-verse lojong enshrines the very heart of Dharma, revealing the true essence of the Mahayana path to liberation. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he guides us through the eight verses and explains why these ancient practices […]
Since PD (Physical Distancing), I find it nourishing to pause, ground and connect with others online. The sense of dropping in with ourselves, others and feeling our shared humanity can feel soothing and restorative. I would like to think we are engaging our Social Nervous System through these practices.http://www.boazfeldman.com/EN/Links_files/PORGES%20Polyvagal_Theory.pdf In the first hour of this […]
Whether or not you are attending the Tuesday night dharma classes, this review group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. This is an opportunity to join your fellow dharma students in a review of Geshe Tsultrim's class the previous Tuesday. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring […]
Evidence 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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
Since PD (Physical Distancing), I find it nourishing to pause, ground and connect with others online. The sense of dropping in with ourselves, others and feeling our shared humanity can feel soothing and restorative. I would like to think we are engaging our Social Nervous System through these practices.http://www.boazfeldman.com/EN/Links_files/PORGES%20Polyvagal_Theory.pdf In the first hour of this […]
Whether or not you are attending the Tuesday night dharma classes, this review group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. This is an opportunity to join your fellow dharma students in a review of Geshe Tsultrim's class the previous Tuesday. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring […]
Evidence 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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]
The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]
Closed for the Holiday! Meditation will resume next week!
Inner Heart: The Sweet and Swift Path with Cindy Lee 3-Day Online Only Retreat Friday Sept 30, 2022-Sunday Oct 2, 2022 Schedule: Friday: 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT (Intro and Welcome) Saturday: 2:00pm-8:30pm PDT (Meditation, Dharma Talk and Kirtan) Sunday: 2:00pm-5:30pm (Mediation and Dharma Talk) Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Sliding scale: $80-$150 […]
Wanting a spiritual practice and don’t know where to start? Have you been studying Buddhism for awhile and wanting to discover where to go next? Tibetan Buddhism offers a complete path to enlightenment, starting with the basics. Join Jay Nair as he continues the Dharma Essentials course – a beginners look at wisdom and compassion […]
Starting June 5, Monday Meditation is back in person! Join a community of meditators to learn meditation techniques and practices. Led. by long time meditator and Buddhist practitioner David Drabble, join a supportive group to grow your meditation practice. Every Monday from 6:30pm-7:30pm In person at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 […]
Tuesdays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27 Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 The beginning of winter can be challenging with the time change bringing darkness early in the evenings, the shortening of daylight hours, colder weather, and a shift in our rhythms as nature slows down […]
Join Anand for an evening class on the Inner Alchemy of Tai Chi Chuan. During the class, we will meditate, practice qigong, and explore the first movements of the Cinnabar Style Tai Chi Form. This form is modified from the Yang Family form (108) as taught by the late Master Wang and is oriented to […]
The Light within the Dark: Turning towards Wholeness New Years Retreat with Lama Amie Diller Friday 12/30/2022 - Sunday 1/1/2023 Pre-registration Required In Tibetan Buddhism there is a deep appreciation for the messy, dark, even destructive sides of human experience. The wisdom of their myths and deities teach us that only through facing and embracing […]
Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Dates: 4 Tuesdays in January 2023 6:30pm-8:30pm Class 1 - Jan 3 Class 2 - Jan 10 Class 3 - Jan 17 Class 4 - Jan 24 New Years is a time where we consider what we want to give up and take up, such as going […]
Get an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist rituals and sadhanas, which are the building blocks of a solid meditation practice. Learn how to set up an altar, the structure of a sadhana and meditation practices, and how to set up a daily practice. Led by David Drabble, a long time meditator and Buddhist Practitioner, this will […]
Embodying Compassionate Presence – A Chenrezig Retreat 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 14, 2023-Monday April 17, 2023 7am-5pm PDT Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. Space is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s4yj-20230414000000 This retreat will be open to anyone […]