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SUMMARY:New Year’s Retreat: Cultivating a Spacious Mind and a Good Heart with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Retreat: Cultivating a Spacious Mind and a Good Heart with Emily Hsu\nNew Year’s is a great time to heal from the past year\, and set an intention for the year to come. Going into retreat with a supportive community gives us the opportunity to rest\, restore\, and transform our minds to benefit ourselves and those around us. Join Emily Hsu for a 5 day residential retreat aimed at bringing a spacious mind and a good heart into 2019!  \nEmily will lead us in guided meditations that will help us access our minds natural spaciousness and tranquility\, bringing greater space and perspective to our minds. She will also include meditations on loving-kindness\, compassion and forgiveness toward oneself and others\, opening the heart and feeling a greater sense of connection with others. These meditations support us in processing difficult emotions which harm ourselves and others and obscure our inner potential. \nThis retreat is taught from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective\, but will be beneficial for anyone who is interested in meditation. The retreat will include guided meditations\, dharma talks\, New Years fire puja\, nature and R&R. \nWhat: a silent\, residential retreat\nWhere: Harmony Ridge\, a retreat center in Grass Valley\nWhen: 12/28/2018-1/1/2018\nCost: $500 per person \nThe cost includes a semi-private room and bathroom (with one roommate) and prepared meals. Harmony Ridge is a lovely retreat center with walking trails and plenty of space to relax.  \nA $175 deposit is required to register and reserve your spot\, full payment due by 11/25/2018 to continue holding your spot.  \nWe have payment plans and scholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to register or ask any questions! \nThere are only 16 spots available\, so reserve today! \nCancellation policy: To register for the retreat\, we ask for 1/3 of the retreat fees as a non-refundable deposit to register and reserve a spot. We need full payment of all retreat fees by 11/25/2018 to continue holding your spot.  \nIf you cancel your registration after 11/25/2018 we will do our best to fill your spot and refund your retreat fees. If this is not possible\, we cannot issue a refund. Please understand that Diamond Light is a small\, volunteer run dharma center\, and the students attending pay for the retreat. There are not additional funds to accommodate last minute cancellations and refunds. \nAbout Emily: Emily Hsu is an FPMT registered teacher who graduated in 2004 from FPMT’s seven-year Masters Program of Sutra and Tantra at Istituto Lama Tsong Khapa in Italy. In 2005 she completed a ten-month solitary retreat to integrate the material\, and since that time has mainly been teaching and doing some retreat every year. She taught at Ocean of Compassion (Gyalwa Gyatso) Buddhist Center and other Bay Area centers for ten years\, with the last four years as resident teacher until leaving in 2016 to do longer retreat. \nEmily teaches Basic Program\, Discovering Buddhism\, introductory courses\, meditation\, and leads retreats\, with particular emphasis on emptiness\, bodhicitta\, Lamrim\, and calm abiding (shi-ne or shamatha) meditation.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/new-years-retreat-cultivating-a-spacious-mind-and-a-good-heart-with-emily-hsu/
LOCATION:Harmony Ridge\, Grass Valley\, CA\, 95945\, United States
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SUMMARY:Center Closed for New Years
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URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/center-closed-for-new-years/
LOCATION:CA
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190108T203000
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Music with Jay Nair
DESCRIPTION: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 \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditation-and-music-with-jay-nair/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190109T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20181203T072313Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect Generosity: Becoming a Bodhisattva with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:Suffering is all around us\, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to help. Master Shantideva wrote a detailed guide on how to live as a Bodhisattva\, or spiritual warrior who works to reach enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This guide teaches us how to reduce others’ suffering though generosity\, ethics\, patience and wisdom.  \nTopics include: the benefits of being a bodhisattva\, the preliminaries you must undertake to become a bodhisattva\, how to remove existing obstacles which prevent realization of true bodhichitta\, how to collect the causes to develop true bodhichitta\, the recollection and watchfulness required to think and act like a bodhisattva\, The Guide as a description of the six perfections\, the order in which to undertake practice of the six perfections\, how to treat your mental afflictions\, and an explanation of the perfection of giving and the perfection of an ethical way of life.  \nThis class is for students who have taken introductory Buddhist classes. This course is open for the first three weeks\, afterwards please wait for the next course to begin attending. \nEach class will have a dharma teachings\, discussion and meditations. There are optional readings\, homework and quizzes for deeper study and understanding.  \n10 Wednesdays January 9-March 13\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/perfect-generosity-becoming-a-bodhisattva-with-heather-breault/2019-01-09/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190114T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190114T080000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION: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 to provide the eggs and fruit and to help serve breakfast\, often to as many as 275 people\, at Friendship Park.  \nWhen: The second Monday and third Friday of each month! Food service happens at 7am\, donations need to be dropped off the day before.\nWhat: cash and food donations or help serve breakfast!\nWhere: drop off food donations in midtown\, breakfast is served at Friendship Park in downtown! \nTo help\, please sign up: https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram  \nYou can also email us at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com to get added to the list serve \nNot near or unavailable to help out in person??? Make an online donation to help us to purchase supplies when donations run low Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please select “Homeless Breakfast ” from the drop-down menu. If you prefer you can mail a check to Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Room 14Sacramento 95818. \nAlong with breakfast we often handout other supplies as well. We are always on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute. Next time you’re cleaning out your closets and cupboards keep us in mind if you 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. 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 \nThank you so much for all you do to support the program. \n#BreakfastProgramSac
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-13/2019-01-14/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190115T203000
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SUMMARY:From Zen to Tantra: Poetry of Spiritual Speech with Keith Emmons
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our inaugural meeting of\nBUDDHISM AND THE ARTS \nKeith Emmons will present:\nFROM ZEN TO TANTRA\nPoetry of Spiritual Search \nJoin us for an evening of poetry with spiritual commentary influenced by:\n• Ram Dass\, the Beats\, and Gary Snyder\n• The Soto Zen of D.T. Suzuki and Suzuki Roshi\, and The Rinzai Zen of Phillip Kapleau\n• Tibetan Buddhist Open and Secret Teachings\n• Three-Year Great Retreat in the Diamond Light Tradition. \nKeith will share experiences representing each of these formal Buddhist Traditions displayed in his published and unpublished poetry and will address the influence of spiritual exploration on expression in the arts.  \nUnified through clarifying questions and presenting realizations of the spiritual life\, we will consider original line drawings by Cyrus Charters\, Keith’s poetry\, music by the Robert Gass choir\, meditation\, commentary and Q&A. How should you direct your spiritual life? How can you utilize artistic expression to advance your spiritual life? \nBoth those newly curious about spiritual questions and those whose practice is lifelong\, will enjoy this lively thought-provoking evening of insight and humor.  \nRefreshments will be provided. \nTuesday January 15 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nsuggested donation $10-$20\, no one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/from-zen-to-tantra-poetry-of-spiritual-speech-with-keith-emmons/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190116T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20181203T072313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T072856Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect Generosity: Becoming a Bodhisattva with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:Suffering is all around us\, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to help. Master Shantideva wrote a detailed guide on how to live as a Bodhisattva\, or spiritual warrior who works to reach enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This guide teaches us how to reduce others’ suffering though generosity\, ethics\, patience and wisdom.  \nTopics include: the benefits of being a bodhisattva\, the preliminaries you must undertake to become a bodhisattva\, how to remove existing obstacles which prevent realization of true bodhichitta\, how to collect the causes to develop true bodhichitta\, the recollection and watchfulness required to think and act like a bodhisattva\, The Guide as a description of the six perfections\, the order in which to undertake practice of the six perfections\, how to treat your mental afflictions\, and an explanation of the perfection of giving and the perfection of an ethical way of life.  \nThis class is for students who have taken introductory Buddhist classes. This course is open for the first three weeks\, afterwards please wait for the next course to begin attending. \nEach class will have a dharma teachings\, discussion and meditations. There are optional readings\, homework and quizzes for deeper study and understanding.  \n10 Wednesdays January 9-March 13\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/perfect-generosity-becoming-a-bodhisattva-with-heather-breault/2019-01-16/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190118T080000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
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SUMMARY:Breakfast for the Homeless
DESCRIPTION: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 to provide the eggs and fruit and to help serve breakfast\, often to as many as 275 people\, at Friendship Park.  \nWhen: The second Monday and third Friday of each month! Food service happens at 7am\, donations need to be dropped off the day before.\nWhat: cash and food donations or help serve breakfast!\nWhere: drop off food donations in midtown\, breakfast is served at Friendship Park in downtown! \nTo help\, please sign up: https://tinyurl.com/DL-BreakfastProgram  \nYou can also email us at breakfastprogramsac@gmail.com to get added to the list serve \nNot near or unavailable to help out in person??? Make an online donation to help us to purchase supplies when donations run low Online donations may be made on our website (http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/)\, please select “Homeless Breakfast ” from the drop-down menu. If you prefer you can mail a check to Diamond Light\, 2791 24th St\, Room 14Sacramento 95818. \nAlong with breakfast we often handout other supplies as well. We are always on the lookout for reusable bags to serve breakfast in\, rain ponchos\, and reusable hot cups to distribute. Next time you’re cleaning out your closets and cupboards keep us in mind if you 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. 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 \nThank you so much for all you do to support the program. \n#BreakfastProgramSac
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/breakfast-for-the-homeless-13/2019-01-18/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190118T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20181206T100620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T100620Z
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SUMMARY:Enlightenment Tips from the 14 Dalai Lamas with Glenn Mullin
DESCRIPTION:Jewel Heart Northern California and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group are excited to welcome Glenn Mullin to Sacramento! Reading from his books “The Fourteen Dalai Lamas: A Sacred Legacy of Reincarnation” and “From the Heart of Chenrezig: The Dalai Lamas on Tantra\,” Glenn Mullin will distill the simple principles of happiness\, humor and wholeness embodied in the lives and teachings of the Dalai Lamas.  \nSuggested donation: $20 \nFriday\, January 18\, 7pm-9pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\, (upstairs)\nSacramento\, CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nSpace is limited\, to ensure you are able to attend\, please preregister at:\nhttps://www.jewelheart.org/events/2019-glenn-mullin-tour-norcal-registration/?s2p-option=7 \nGLENN MULLIN is a Tibetologist\, Buddhist writer\, translator of classical Tibetan literature\, and teacher of Tantric Buddhist meditation. He studied philosophy\, literature\, meditation\, yoga\, and the enlightenment culture under thirty-five of the greatest living masters of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Glenn is the author of over 20 books on Tibetan Buddhism\, founded and directed the Mystical Arts of Tibet\, and has curated a number of important Tibetan art exhibitions. He divides his time between writing\, teaching\, meditating\, and leading tour groups to the power places of Nepal and Tibet.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/enlightenment-tips-from-the-14-dalai-lamas-with-glenn-mullin/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190122
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20190104T124115Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for the Holiday!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/closed-for-the-holiday-3/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
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SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross
DESCRIPTION:The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for many spiritual realizations. Meditating 5 minutes a day or more can change our brains\, our minds and our view of the world we live in. \nBuddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go back at least 5\,000 years and have stood the test of time. Like learning any skill\, proper technique makes meditation easier\, more productive and gives one confidence in their meditation practice.  This class is perfect for those who are new to meditating and would like an introduction to the fundamental practices: posture\, types of meditation\, progressive stages of meditation and how to develop a meditation practice. Each class will have teaching\, discussions\, and practice. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class \n \nMarc Ross has been a body therapist for over 40 years and is blessed with a profession that is a spiritual path.   He has meditated for over 25 years and has taught meditation in the US and Europe for 12 years.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/intro-to-buddhist-meditation-with-marc-ross/2019-01-22/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190123T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20181203T072313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T072856Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect Generosity: Becoming a Bodhisattva with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:Suffering is all around us\, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to help. Master Shantideva wrote a detailed guide on how to live as a Bodhisattva\, or spiritual warrior who works to reach enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This guide teaches us how to reduce others’ suffering though generosity\, ethics\, patience and wisdom.  \nTopics include: the benefits of being a bodhisattva\, the preliminaries you must undertake to become a bodhisattva\, how to remove existing obstacles which prevent realization of true bodhichitta\, how to collect the causes to develop true bodhichitta\, the recollection and watchfulness required to think and act like a bodhisattva\, The Guide as a description of the six perfections\, the order in which to undertake practice of the six perfections\, how to treat your mental afflictions\, and an explanation of the perfection of giving and the perfection of an ethical way of life.  \nThis class is for students who have taken introductory Buddhist classes. This course is open for the first three weeks\, afterwards please wait for the next course to begin attending. \nEach class will have a dharma teachings\, discussion and meditations. There are optional readings\, homework and quizzes for deeper study and understanding.  \n10 Wednesdays January 9-March 13\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/perfect-generosity-becoming-a-bodhisattva-with-heather-breault/2019-01-23/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20190104T114656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T114656Z
UID:10000581-1548786600-1548793800@www.diamondlightsac.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross
DESCRIPTION:The benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for many spiritual realizations. Meditating 5 minutes a day or more can change our brains\, our minds and our view of the world we live in. \nBuddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go back at least 5\,000 years and have stood the test of time. Like learning any skill\, proper technique makes meditation easier\, more productive and gives one confidence in their meditation practice.  This class is perfect for those who are new to meditating and would like an introduction to the fundamental practices: posture\, types of meditation\, progressive stages of meditation and how to develop a meditation practice. Each class will have teaching\, discussions\, and practice. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back \nsuggested donation: $10-$20 per class \n \nMarc Ross has been a body therapist for over 40 years and is blessed with a profession that is a spiritual path.   He has meditated for over 25 years and has taught meditation in the US and Europe for 12 years.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/intro-to-buddhist-meditation-with-marc-ross/2019-01-29/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190130T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T012149
CREATED:20181203T072313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T072856Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect Generosity: Becoming a Bodhisattva with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:Suffering is all around us\, and it can be overwhelming to know what to do or how to help. Master Shantideva wrote a detailed guide on how to live as a Bodhisattva\, or spiritual warrior who works to reach enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. This guide teaches us how to reduce others’ suffering though generosity\, ethics\, patience and wisdom.  \nTopics include: the benefits of being a bodhisattva\, the preliminaries you must undertake to become a bodhisattva\, how to remove existing obstacles which prevent realization of true bodhichitta\, how to collect the causes to develop true bodhichitta\, the recollection and watchfulness required to think and act like a bodhisattva\, The Guide as a description of the six perfections\, the order in which to undertake practice of the six perfections\, how to treat your mental afflictions\, and an explanation of the perfection of giving and the perfection of an ethical way of life.  \nThis class is for students who have taken introductory Buddhist classes. This course is open for the first three weeks\, afterwards please wait for the next course to begin attending. \nEach class will have a dharma teachings\, discussion and meditations. There are optional readings\, homework and quizzes for deeper study and understanding.  \n10 Wednesdays January 9-March 13\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20 per class\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \n \nHeather started practicing yoga in 2001 and finished her teacher training in 2008. Yoga is what led her to Buddhism\, with her first class taught by Lama Marut in 2008. She has studied with many amazing teachers over the years\, her closest teacher being Amie Diller. Heather’s passion is the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She recently finished a six year\, eighteen course intensive and is excited to share these classes with others.  \nHeather grew up in Northern California and received her Bachelor of the Arts in Communication at San Diego State University. She also has an Associate of the Arts degree in Visual Communication from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/perfect-generosity-becoming-a-bodhisattva-with-heather-breault/2019-01-30/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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