In order to realize the vision that Diamond Light holds dear, we will provide all beings the opportunity to be happy and reach enlightenment in this life. The teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist Gelugpa Tradition provide us a complete, detailed, authentic spiritual path of Wisdom and Compassion. We will promote all the conditions necessary to reach this vision through free Dharma classes, meditation, workshops, yoga, guest speakers, and retreats. Diamond Light provides a spiritual home for those wishing to explore a spiritual path as well as tho
se who are ready to make a serious commitment to their spiritual life. Our mission will be complete when every living being is peaceful, happy and free.
We honor the Buddha Jewel, our precious teachers. They are the conduit for dharma teachings, extending back in an unbroken line to the Buddha himself. Our teachers are our personal spiritual guides on the path, who provide us spiritual direction and help us apply Buddha’s advice to the challenges of our daily lives.
We treasure the Dharma Jewel, our practice-realization of the teachings of love, compassion, karma and ultimate reality. The study and practice of the words of the Buddha, lead to insight and wisdom. Diamond Light provides an environment that promotes study, practice, meditation and realization of authentic Buddhist teachings.
We cherish the Sangha Jewel, our close friends on the path. We encourage individuals in our community to learn, debate, and practice together with like minded brothers and sisters from all walks of life. We reach out to Spiritual Practitioners of all backgrounds, nationalities and faiths.
Wisdom and compassion on the path to ultimate happiness is deeply realized through joining together in this journey with all mankind. The Highest Calling, as the venerable Gandhi said, is service to others. The 3 Jewels are our guiding spiritual beacon, inspiring us to serve.
Diamond Light Values Statement
Teaching: Inspiring new and experienced students of diverse backgrounds to study and practice authentic Buddhist Wisdom and Compassion teachings through meditation training, Dharma study, retreats, Heart Yoga, public events, and community service.
Community: Creating and maintaining a beautiful and flourishing center which functions as the hub of our community, offering space for teachings, meditation, yoga, community gatherings and individual spiritual counseling as well as refuge and friendship for people in need.
Accessibility: Offering all of our programs for free, other than as required for a specific visiting teachers or fund-raising event. Instead of setting fees, we invite all program participants to make voluntary donations at the level of their ability. We recognize that this allows practitioners the opportunity to develop their generosity, which in turn contributes to their spiritual awakening.
Inclusivity: Promoting, encouraging, and supporting a diverse, inclusive community where all feel welcomed and at ease.
Connection: Connecting with others who practice wisdom and compassion in all spiritual traditions.
Service: Expressing the love of all life through spiritual activism, community service and environmentally aware practices.
Integrity: Maintaining leadership integrity, transparency and economic accountability, all based on the 10 virtues/non virtues
Compassion: supporting our dharma brothers and sisters-and ourselves- through tough times with understanding and love.
Training: Offering teacher training for those interested in passing on, both formally and informally, the unbroken lineage of Buddha’s way.
Authenticity: Teaching a complete spiritual path that includes everything required for a direct experience of Awakening.
Inspiration: Exploring fresh, inspiring and creative ways of practicing these ancient Wisdom and Compassion teachings so they are relevant to modern life.
Embodiment: Yoga and other physical practices that explore and enhance the mind/body connection.
Guidance: Personal Spiritual direction from a qualified mentor.
Wisdom: Seeing what is, through Mindfulness, and seeing the possibilities that could be, through Deep Wisdom, to realize our fullest potential.