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 […]
JOIN US to feed 200+ homeless and hungry guests at the New and Improved Friendship Park at Loaves&Fishes! Have you been craving to contribute to your community? Are you feeling disconnected and alone? Would you like to see the impact little time and money can make on the lives of hundreds? JOIN US in providing […]
4 Mondays May 8 - May 29 6:30pm-8:30pm 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 […]
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 […]
10 Wednesdays March 29-May 31st, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento CA 95818 cost: donation based Karma: Creating your Future, with Heather Breault Feeling 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 […]
Karma, Emptiness and Positive Psychology With Dr. Winston McCullough Saturday and Sunday June 3-4 10am-4pm All 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 […]
4 Mondays May 8 - June 5 6:30pm-8:30pm 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 […]
This will be the final class of the series. All are welcome. 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 […]
7 Tuesdays May 2-June 13th 6:30-8:30pm In 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. Join long time […]
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. Meditation helps us to calm the mind, develop concentration, and reduce stress. We will explore various types of meditation […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
The close observation of individual moments of experience combined with inquiry can reveal experiential insights about the nature of the self, the mind, and the world of phenomena that have greater transformational power than conceptual analysis alone. Join Doug Veenhof as we examine how these empirical insights are what actually cut through the subtlest obscurations […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva with Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim 4 Tuesdays 8/28-9/18 6:30pm-8:30pm The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is an important Lojong text containing thirty-seven verses with instructions on following the Bodhisattva path. A Bodhisattva is a person who has cultivated bodhicitta, the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
The Buddha taught that to reduce suffering and live a happy life, you must watch your actions and live a life of virtue. Luckily, he laid out a code of ethics to follow that would do just that. In a world where morality seems to be declining, in this course will learn the reasons to […]
Sierra 2 Center, Room 14
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States
Learn to be happier, healthier and more peaceful while living an engaged spiritual life. Discover how to make a real difference in the well-being of others. We will focus on cultivating and applying mindfulness, wisdom and compassion in our relationships with others, serving beneficial causes in the world, relating to our technology and how we […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for every spiritual realization. Meditating 5 minutes a day and more can change our brains, our minds and our view of the world we live in. Buddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go […]
Friendship Park
1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA
Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Looking to deepen your meditation practice or learn new meditation techniques? Join Keith Dowman as he leads us through the principles of the Dzogchen path, a profound and effective tradition of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism enabling us to attain perfect enlightenment for the benefit of ourselves and all living beings. Considered to be the heart […]