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Diamond Light Meditation Center
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Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Basics
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAThursdays 9/7-9/21 6:30pm-8:00pm Meditation helps us to calm the mind, develop concentration, and reduce stress. Many people struggle meditating because they try to sit and "think about nothing". Luckily, there are many teachings and techniques for having successful meditations. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through the […]
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Blessing of the Animals with Geshe Tsultrim
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAWe have great love and care for our pets, and appreciate the love and joy they bring to our lives. Geshe Tsultrim will be bringning Blessing of the Animals to Diamond Light. He will discuss how we can help our animal friends and reduce their suffering in this life in the next. Bring a picture […]
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The Life & Mystery of Theos Bernard – Evening Talk & Book Signing
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAWith author Doug Veenhof Tuesday 9/12, 6:30–8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 parking lot in back, ADA accessible Suggested donation: $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds Join us for a captivating evening as Doug takes us on a photographic journey through time to […]
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The Path to Awakening: An Introduction
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAThe Buddha gave us clear instructions on the path to enlightenment, and all of the teachings of Buddhism can be found within the Lam Rim or “Steps on the Path”. It would take years of study to share the full depth of the Lam Rim, but this class will provide an overview of the various […]
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Balanced Body, Balanced Mind: The Art of Meditation Posture
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAA stable, relaxed meditation posture is essential to deepening our meditation. Join Marc Ross, doctor of chiropractic medicine and long time meditator for this interactive workshop where we will explore how to find balance and ease as we meditate. We will learn the fine points of seated and supine postures and experiment with many types […]
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Day Long Meditation Retreat – with Elaine Jackson
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAWant to have a clearer, more spacious mind? The list of the benefits of meditation seems to be growing every day. Meditating even as little as 5 minutes a day can change our brains, our minds and our outlook. Meditation is very practical. It is the cultivation of deep sanity through the art of relaxation, […]
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How to be Happy: Personal Advice from the Buddha
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA4 Tuesdays March 28 - April 18 6:30pm-8:30pm 1 Saturday April 15 10am-4pm (with a lunch break) Our motivation in life is to be happy. So why does happiness seem so elusive? Before the Buddha was enlightened, he was just like us -- looking for happiness. Luckily, he gave us a roadmap to follow, a […]
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Kirtan with Radiant Friend
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAJoin Radiant Friend for Kirtan, call and response chanting, a practice that unites us with our highest, happiest selves. We will repeat mantras--words, phrases and syllables-- to quiet our minds and allow the integration of the meaning of the mantras into our consciousness. $20 at the door (check or cash preferred), no one turned away […]
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Got Empathy? Communicating from the Heart
Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CAGot Empathy? Communicating from the Heart Two Tuesdays March 14th and March 28th 6:30pm-8:30pm Empathy dispells separation and other-ness by connecting us to our shared humanity. The ability to "feel with" another is an important precursor for compassion. Join Sunil Josef as we explore the use of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and improve our […]