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 […]
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 […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Join Jay Nair as he leads us in an evening of meditation and music. There will be three sessions of ten minutes of music and 20 minutes of meditation with breaks in between. Learn more about Jay at https://www.nairjay.com March 8th and 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento, […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Feeling overwhelmed with helping others? Are you a stressed out parent who has to do it all? Do you work in a “helping profession” and are feeling burned out? How do we continue to show up for others day after day, and also take care of ourselves? Join Eve Ekman for a workshop on using […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Female Goddess Yoga Go Deep & Get Happy Discover the first and best yoga series that was created by an Indian woman! Lady Niguma, from India lived 1000 years ago. This unique and unified sequence will open each chakra through the asanas & perfected sequences. Feel empowered as you balance, open and work the body […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma - Why They Are Each Essential to All of Us Buddhist often refer to the Three Turnings of the Wheel when discussing the teachings of the Buddha. What does this really mean? What are the three turnings? During this three week lecture/discussion, Pamela Rasada will lead participants […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
This Course is the second in a three part series based upon A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Master Shantideva, and the commentary Entry Point for Children of the Victorious Buddhas by Gyaltsab Je. Suffering is all around us, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
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. Join us as Geshe Tsultrim instructs us on developing the qualities of a […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
Join Jay Nair as he leads us in an evening of meditation and music. There will be three sessions of ten minutes of music and 20 minutes of meditation with breaks in between. Learn more about Jay at https://www.nairjay.com at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento, CA 95818 cost: suggested donation […]
Diamond Light Meditation Center
2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA
The psychologist, Marshall Rosenberg, identified specific forms of language and communication that he believed contributed to our behaving violently toward each other and ourselves. Marshall proposed that these forms of communication cut us off from our natural state of compassion. Marshall created an alternate form of communication, called Nonviolent Communication (NVC), that helps us stay […]