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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171204T183000
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Peace & Goodwill Through The Four Immeasurables
DESCRIPTION:DATES HAVE CHANGED:\nThursday: 11/16\nMonday: 11/27\, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm\n(no class 11/20) \nDo you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle\, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time to focus on the positive aspects of the holiday season? Then join us as we take time to nurture our feelings of peace and goodwill for all living beings through meditation on The Four Immeasurables. The Four Immeasurables\, which focus on Loving Kindness\, Compassion\, Abundant Joy and Equanimity\, are the cornerstone of the Tibetan Buddhist practice. Meditating on these concepts increases and develops love and compassion for ourselves\, our friends and family\, as well as our enemies. Join long-time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through each of The Four Immeasurables\, highlighting how to use them in generating feelings of peace and goodwill during the holiday season and all year round.\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/nurturing-peace-goodwill-through-the-four-immeasurables/2017-12-04/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171205T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
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SUMMARY:Finding Happiness with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:3 Tuesday’s 11/14\, 11/21 and 12/5 6:30-8:30pm\n1 Saturday 11/18 10am-1pm \nWE ALL WANT HAPPINESS \nWhere is happiness? Like suffering\, happiness is in our mind. When we engage in the patient observation of our thoughts\, feelings\, emotions and mental images\, or any object of the mind\, we come to see they are not real things. They arise because they have been entertained in the past. \nTo begin developing new habits requires radical re-thinking – radical re-doing. It requires stepping outside our everyday life patterns into moments of quietude. It requires mental re-training through which we can transform our attitudes\, positively shape our minds\, gain confidence to tackle the problems created by disturbing emotions and awaken to an enlightened state. \n“The awakening mind is the root of all happiness and peace in the entire universe\,” says His Holiness the Dalai Lama. \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2417 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95819\nParking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, $20-$40 for Saturday. No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \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/teaching-with-elaine-jackson/2017-12-05/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication - Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Compassionate Communication \n8 weeks: Thursdays 11/30/2017-1/25/2018 \nWhen compassion\, warmth and generosity are natural qualities of the heart\, why do we see so much violence in our world? According to Marshall Rosenberg\, the violence comes from how we are taught to think and communicate. Our language prioritizes labeling\, thinking over feeling what is genuinely alive in us and in each other. To this end\, Marshall created Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, a language that values human connection over right/wrong. \nIn this 8 week series\, we will introduce the foundations of NVC. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will study the key components of NVC – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n– observations vs judgement\n– feelings vs thinking\n– needs vs strategies\n– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nBy donation: $10\, no one turned away for lack of funds\npay at the door
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-foundations-class/2017-12-07/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171115T014251Z
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Peace & Goodwill Through The Four Immeasurables
DESCRIPTION:DATES HAVE CHANGED:\nThursday: 11/16\nMonday: 11/27\, 12/4 and 12/11 6:30pm-8:00pm\n(no class 11/20) \nDo you become stressed and short-tempered during the holiday season? Are you tired of the hustle\, bustle and commercialism? Do you feel on edge and ready to explode or depressed and simply trying to survive it? Would you appreciate some time to focus on the positive aspects of the holiday season? Then join us as we take time to nurture our feelings of peace and goodwill for all living beings through meditation on The Four Immeasurables. The Four Immeasurables\, which focus on Loving Kindness\, Compassion\, Abundant Joy and Equanimity\, are the cornerstone of the Tibetan Buddhist practice. Meditating on these concepts increases and develops love and compassion for ourselves\, our friends and family\, as well as our enemies. Join long-time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through each of The Four Immeasurables\, highlighting how to use them in generating feelings of peace and goodwill during the holiday season and all year round.\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/nurturing-peace-goodwill-through-the-four-immeasurables/2017-12-11/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171105T133808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T135917Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Buddhism with Amie Diller and Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Amie Diller and Jay Nair as they share inspiring tales from the Buddhist Tradition! \nTuesday 12/12 6:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs)\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation: $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/stories-of-buddhism-with-amie-diller-and-jay-nair/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171212T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171221T054251Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Gift Packs for Christmas Morning Homeless Breakfasts
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Morning we will be providing breakfast open to anyone in Sacramento’s homeless community. Along with a hearty breakfast\, we would like to provide each attendee with a gift bag full of practical and fun goodies. We’re going to need items to give away and some help assembling the packets; that is where you come in. Might you be available to help out\, or even provide some items to include in the packets?  \nHere is a list of needed items **followed by a link*** to a website where you can sign up to help assemble packets and donate items. There are also links for cash donations and Amazon deliveries ;). \nNEEDED ITEMS \nTOILETRIES: combs and brushes\, small toiletries (shampoo\, conditioner\, soap\, chapstick\, vaseline\, cough drops\, disposable razors\, hand sanitizer\, etc…)\,  \nFOOT CARE ITEMS: Nail clippers\, nail cleaners\, pumice stones and scrubs\, ace bandages\, large bandages\, anti-fungal cream/spray/powder. \nGENERAL: Sleeping bags\, backpacks\, tarps\, gift cards (fast food\, grocery stores\, Target/Walmart)\, Bicycle repair items\, snack items \nADULTS/TEENS: Coats\, hats\, gloves\, sweatshirts\, sweatsuits\, underwear\, socks (all sizes)\, reading glasses (all magnifications). \nCHILDREN: Gloves\, baby wipes\, diapers\, bottles & sippy cups\, New sweat suits & underwear (all sizes)\, healthy snack bars\, raincoats & ponchos\, small toys with no need for batteries. \nWHERE AND WHEN TO DONATE OR HELP ASSEMBLE PACKETS \nDonations can be dropped off anytime before 10pm ***DECEMBER 19*** at 1723 V St. (Slide the gate at the top of the stairs to the left and place items on the Front Porch near the door.) You can also drop items off at the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group meeting space\, at 2791- 24th Street\, Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 anytime prior to 630pm on December 20th.  \nLINK TO SIGN UP\nFollow this link to sign up to donate gifts and/or help assemble gift packets on December 20th (each event is listed by date): https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram  \nLINK TO DONATE CASH\nCan’t attend in person? Cash donations will allow us to purchase what we need to fill in the gaps. Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please add “Breakfast Program: to the notes area. If you prefer\, you can mail a check to: Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Sacramento 95818.  \nLINK TO DONATE VIA AMAZON WISH LIST\nA Wish List of items has been created on Amazon.com. To ship items directly to us click here: http://a.co/6lyG67E  \nCOLD WEATHER SPECIAL REQUEST\nWe are headed into winter and\, as always\, are on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute during each breakfast and on Christmas day. When you are cleaning out your closets this winter\, you may find a stash of conference giveaway bags\, an old duffle bag or backpack\, perhaps even a small overnight bag or cache of unused large purses. If so\, send us an email at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com\, you can drop those off anytime at our easy-to-park-at downtown location 😉 \nQuestions? Please email breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com \n#BreakfastProgramSac
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/preparing-gift-packs-for-christmas-morning-homeless-breakfasts/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171214T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171115T014626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T015423Z
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication - Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Compassionate Communication \n8 weeks: Thursdays 11/30/2017-1/25/2018 \nWhen compassion\, warmth and generosity are natural qualities of the heart\, why do we see so much violence in our world? According to Marshall Rosenberg\, the violence comes from how we are taught to think and communicate. Our language prioritizes labeling\, thinking over feeling what is genuinely alive in us and in each other. To this end\, Marshall created Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, a language that values human connection over right/wrong. \nIn this 8 week series\, we will introduce the foundations of NVC. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will study the key components of NVC – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n– observations vs judgement\n– feelings vs thinking\n– needs vs strategies\n– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nBy donation: $10\, no one turned away for lack of funds\npay at the door
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-foundations-class/2017-12-14/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171105T134109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T135827Z
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SUMMARY:Music\, Meditation and Celebration\, featuring music by Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION:Join Diamond LIght Tibetan Buddhist Group as we celebrate our Sangha jewel! Jay Nair will be offering uplifting songs\, chanting and meditations. Food and relaxing afterward! Bring something vegetarian to share if you wish! \nTuesday 12/19 Music: 6:30-7:30pm\, Celebration: 7:30-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 (upstairs)\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/music-meditation-and-celebration-featuring-music-by-jay-nair/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171221T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171115T014626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T015423Z
UID:10000287-1513881000-1513888200@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Communication - Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Compassionate Communication \n8 weeks: Thursdays 11/30/2017-1/25/2018 \nWhen compassion\, warmth and generosity are natural qualities of the heart\, why do we see so much violence in our world? According to Marshall Rosenberg\, the violence comes from how we are taught to think and communicate. Our language prioritizes labeling\, thinking over feeling what is genuinely alive in us and in each other. To this end\, Marshall created Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, a language that values human connection over right/wrong. \nIn this 8 week series\, we will introduce the foundations of NVC. No prior knowledge of NVC is necessary. All are welcome. \nWe will study the key components of NVC – Observations\, Feelings\, Needs\, and Requests. We will introduce core NVC distinctions that lead to our freedom:\n– observations vs judgement\n– feelings vs thinking\n– needs vs strategies\n– requests vs demands \nWe will bring non-judgmental awareness to our current communication strategies. We will use NVC tools to shift our attention from right-wrong/reward-punishment thinking to a human needs-centric view. We will introduce practices for cultivating greater felt awareness of our inner world and also learn how to compassionately listen and receive others. We will explore ways to respectfully ask for what we want while also including the other person’s needs. \nTo quote the Dalai Lama – “If you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. If you want to be happy\, practice compassion.” \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nBy donation: $10\, no one turned away for lack of funds\npay at the door
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-foundations-class/2017-12-21/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20171105T134211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171105T134211Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Will Reopen Tuesday 1/2/2017!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/closed-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180102
DTSTAMP:20260613T060325
CREATED:20170723T085450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T044454Z
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SUMMARY:Healing into Wholeness - New Year's Retreat with Amie Diller
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nJoin Amie Diller for a silent 5 day retreat on mandalas\, Tibetan Buddhism and Jung. The retreat will include guided meditations\, dharma talks\, New Years fire puja\, nature and R&R. More info coming soon! E-mail DLRetreatCoordinator@gmail.com for questions. \nThursday 12/28 2017-Monday 1/1 2018\nat Harmony Ridge in Grass Valley \ncost: $500\, includes shared room and vegetarian meals.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/healing-into-wholeness-new-years-retreat-with-amie-miller/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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