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SUMMARY:Cancelled this week - Sunday Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday \nListen\, contemplate\, meditate\nLama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma:  first is hearing the teachings\, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation\, where the student reflects on what they have learned\, examines the felt meaning\, and how it relates to one’s own life. The third is meditation\, placing focused concentration on the subject\, deepening our understanding\, and achieving realizations on the truth and nature of the dharma.  \nWhether or not you are attending the Tuesday night Dharma classes\, this study group provides a space to connect with others and discuss the teachings. Deepen your understanding of the Lam Rim topics by exploring the ideas presented\, and participating in discussion with your dharma friends. \nAll are welcome. \nThe discussion will be led by David Drabble\, a long-time meditator and Buddhist practitioner. David leads our Monday night Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition. \nThe discussion group is being held on Zoom. Click the link to join the group: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 or type in the Meeting ID: 224 735 8115
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/sunday-study-group-2021-03-28/
LOCATION:2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation’s Journey: Step-by-Step with Elaine Jackson
DESCRIPTION:5 Tuesdays March 2 – March 30\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nOnline via Zoom\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nAll Yogis/Yoginis of the past agree. Mind is the seed of everything we experience. By sincerely investigating the nature of our own mind\, we can escape a vicious cycle of being perpetually confused while powerlessly losing control when overtaken by thoughts and emotions. \nIt’s important to become clear about what mind\, thoughts and perceptions actually are\, not in a theoretical way\, but in actuality. Perhaps we haven’t paid much attention to our mind’s way of being when unoccupied with thoughts or perceptions. When there are thoughts\, mental images or perceptions\, the usual habit is to identify with them and be caught up in the show. \nInstead\, we can train in clearly recognizing the nature of mind itself. This is our true nature.\nWhen we stop concretizing our self and our world\, we are not swept down the river of misery when we don’t get what we want\, or when we get what we don’t want\, or when we lose what we love\, nor are we dragged through life by unchecked desires until we crash and burn. \nBy recognizing our true nature repeatedly\, our helpless involvement in emotions lessens. As a result\, our attachment to emotions begins to lose intensity and fade away. We are free to create a world of joy.\nHow do we recognize our true nature? \nWe will explore just that. By practicing\, step-by-step\, we can progress along the Buddha’s path from our first attempt at watching the breath\, through realizations…all the way to enlightenment. \nAbout Elaine: Elaine 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. \nSuggested donation: $10-:$20 to cover expenses\, which include ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services and supporting our teachers\nNo one turned away due to lack of funds.\nTo donate: www.diamondlightsac.org/donate or search “Diamond Light” on Venmo or Paypal
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditations-journey-step-by-step-with-elaine-jackson/2021-03-30/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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