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SUMMARY:Yoga Practice – Teacher Training Orientation – Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Trinity of Yoga and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group is delighted to offer this two hour yoga class to expand your yoga practice. Whether you are looking for asana to relax the fatigued body or dharma combination\, there is yoga for you. \nFormat:\nThe first hour will be asana in the classical Hatha tradition. Then a ten minute break followed by pranayama\, dharma\, mantras\, chanting\, meditation and all yoga related questions.  \nThis course is perfect for those who are interested in taking a Yoga Teacher training\, and would love to learn more about what a teacher training entails. This orientation and meet and greet will prepare you for 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course Adelfa will be leading in Spring 2020. The course is for those who plan to become Yoga teachers or simply want to deepen their understanding of this holistic lifestyle. \nIf you complete the Teacher Training in 2020\, you will be  a certified Yoga teacher and you will be eligible to apply for 200RYT with Yoga Alliance. ® \nDonation based. No one turned away.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-practice-teacher-training-orientation-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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SUMMARY:How Things Exist: The Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:According to Buddhism\, we experience unnecessary pain and problems due to misunderstanding how things exist. We believe that things exist in a more substantial way than they actually do\, and this is the root of all our troubles\, difficult emotions\, and painful circumstances. But by realizing the nature of reality – emptiness – we will be able to gradually reduce and ultimately eliminate our difficult emotions\, enjoy a peaceful\, stable and joyful mind\, and eventually achieve enlightenment. \nThis four week class is a continuation of a class begun last spring\, but new students are welcome. We will begin with a review of the main points from last time\, and then continue exploring how things actually exist\, what our fundamental mistake is\, how emptiness and dependent arising are compatible\, and various ways to meditate on emptiness. We will also learn how to apply this understanding in our daily lives. \n4 Tuesdays October 8-October 29 \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \nEmily 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/dharma-talk-with-emily-hsu-3/
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SUMMARY:How Things Exist: The Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:According to Buddhism\, we experience unnecessary pain and problems due to misunderstanding how things exist. We believe that things exist in a more substantial way than they actually do\, and this is the root of all our troubles\, difficult emotions\, and painful circumstances. But by realizing the nature of reality – emptiness – we will be able to gradually reduce and ultimately eliminate our difficult emotions\, enjoy a peaceful\, stable and joyful mind\, and eventually achieve enlightenment. \nThis four week class is a continuation of a class begun last spring\, but new students are welcome. We will begin with a review of the main points from last time\, and then continue exploring how things actually exist\, what our fundamental mistake is\, how emptiness and dependent arising are compatible\, and various ways to meditate on emptiness. We will also learn how to apply this understanding in our daily lives. \n4 Tuesdays October 8-October 29 \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \nEmily 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/dharma-talk-with-emily-hsu-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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SUMMARY:Emotional Tech
DESCRIPTION:Emotional Tech: An introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance.  \nFeeling sometimes swept away by emotions? Explore how recognizing emotions and embodied states of emotion can facilitate genuine happiness for ourselves and those around us.\nIn this brief introduction\, over three Thursday evenings\, we’ll discuss a Western scientific understanding of emotions\, familiarize ourselves with the emotional episode timeline and learn how contemplation (meditation) can promote healthy emotional states and constructive responses to daily life stressors. We will explore various guided meditation practices and their applications as well as uncover and discuss how emotional states impact our daily decision making.  \nDan Downey is a certified Cultivating Emotional Balance teacher\, martial arts student\, skateboarder and yoga siromani. He has explored meditation and martial practice for nearly twenty years and has found satori on the streets for nearly forty decades. \nCome explore cultivating emotional balance.  \nThursdays\, 6:30-8:30 PM\nSeptember 19\, 2016 | September 26\, 2019 | October 3\, 2019  \nat Diamond Light Mediation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA\, 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/emotional-tech-2/
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SUMMARY:Singing Bowl - Sound Bath and Sound Healing
DESCRIPTION:Jay Nair and Del Marie Samson Collaboration \nPunctuate the night into calmness\, to decompress and destress. Singing bowls are used by musicians\, sound healers and yoga practitioners for therapy and meditation. Follow with OM chanting and kirtan and create heart vibrations. End with guided meditation allowing the vibrations to bask in thy inner self. \nExperience a magical chakra healing and restoration and begin your weekend feeling light\, energized and at peace. Don’t let this event blow your mind but let it heal your heart. Be a part of this; discover that you too have a voice. \nDonation based. A suggested donation of $20 to share and help with the venue\, no one will be turned away from lack of funds. \nhttps://trinityofyoga.com/event/singing-bowl-soundbath-and-sound-healing/ \nJay Nair hails from a traditional South Indian family\, by the banks of river Periyar in Kerala\, Jay has been exposed to yoga and Indian spirituality since his early childhood.  Trained in Indian music\, and performing since the age of ten\, Jay has been singing\, and making music in many genres of Indian music in Hindi\, Sanskrit\, Pali\, Malayalam\, Tamil\, Telugu and Tibetan. In 2013\, Jay composed and sang the complete “Heart Sutra” sanskrit text for the movie “Journey of the Heart”. Jay also draws from the western musical traditions of jazz\, folk\, and bluegrass concentrating on their commonalities while improving and innovating. In 2018\, Jay collaborated with Sacramento based\, guitarist Ross Hammond to record “Songs of Universal Peace\,” blending Indian classical music\, Sanskrit poetry\, Appalachian folk music\, and R & B. Listen to “Songs of Universal Peace” at Nairjay.com. \nJay moved to the U.S. in 2001\, and now resides in Sacramento\, California where he works as an information technologist engineer. In his spare time Jay enjoys sharing his love of cooking\, music\, meditation and walking. He also regularly performs and records music\, leads dharma singing circles\, and music based meditations and mindfulness.  \nAdelfa Marie Samson\, E-RYT 500\, YACEP®\, A yogi since 1995\, Adelfa studied yoga from prominent masters\, gurus and swamis in India for decades. She is well-versed in kirtan. She has memorized these schlokas and she shared in her book\, Yoga for Daily Living\, Balancing Body\, Mind and Spirit for Health\, Happiness and Peace. She is the Director of Training in one of the yoga schools in Bangalore\, Kishore. She conducts retreats\, teaches yoga in many disciplines and speaks at International Yoga Festivals in Tamil Nadu and Rishikesh\, India. Prior to her yogic and holistic life\, she built career in America’s corporate world and was a business owner. She has now traded in her corporate suit for yoga pants. When she is not on her mat\, she carries her passport to an unknown destination in her hiking boots. \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/kirtan-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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SUMMARY:Yoga: Mastering Sun Salutations
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Sun Salutations as the First Step to Create a Successful Daily Practice  \nIn order to be good at something\, practice is the key\, a consistent practice. Together\, let’s explore the “how to” create a successful daily practice\, follow through and avoid a burn out.  \nWhat makes a successful daily practice? First\, define your goal\, create a plan\, learn how to implement and secure a no fail agreement with yourself. Sometimes\, this is not possible when you are not sure where to begin. Let’s begin with sun salutations\, understanding the different types\, memorizing the sequence and learning the movements. Once you master the movements\, you are well on your way.  \nWe will conclude with 15 minutes of singing bowl.  \nThis will be a recurring event every Friday; 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nDiamond Light Meditation Center \n2791 24th Street\, Room 15\, Sacramento CA 95818 \nDonation Based  \nPresenter: \nAdelfa Marie Samson\, Yoga Teacher \nWww.TrinityOfYoga.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-mastering-sun-salutations-3/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190926T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190926T203000
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SUMMARY:Emotional Tech
DESCRIPTION:Emotional Tech: An introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance.  \nFeeling sometimes swept away by emotions? Explore how recognizing emotions and embodied states of emotion can facilitate genuine happiness for ourselves and those around us.\nIn this brief introduction\, over three Thursday evenings\, we’ll discuss a Western scientific understanding of emotions\, familiarize ourselves with the emotional episode timeline and learn how contemplation (meditation) can promote healthy emotional states and constructive responses to daily life stressors. We will explore various guided meditation practices and their applications as well as uncover and discuss how emotional states impact our daily decision making.  \nDan Downey is a certified Cultivating Emotional Balance teacher\, martial arts student\, skateboarder and yoga siromani. He has explored meditation and martial practice for nearly twenty years and has found satori on the streets for nearly forty decades. \nCome explore cultivating emotional balance.  \nThursdays\, 6:30-8:30 PM\nSeptember 19\, 2016 | September 26\, 2019 | October 3\, 2019  \nat Diamond Light Mediation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA\, 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/emotional-tech/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T203000
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SUMMARY:Yoga Philosophy and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Indian Yoga philosophy has close ties to Buddhism. Having a physical practice that supports our meditation and spiritual practice can be useful throughout our changing lives. Join Adelfa  Samson as she leads us through meditation\, a chair yoga practice and the benefits of yoga practice for a Dharma practice. Discover the benefits of chair yoga\, and it is not just for seniors! \nAbout Adelfa: Adelfa has been a yoga practitioner since 1995 and a teacher since 2003. She studied and trained with masters both in the US and in India. She trains and teaches students to become Yoga Teachers in the east and west tradition and blends the philosophy in both philosophy  to gel the individual in harmony. She authored a book called “Yoga for Daily Living.” https://trinityofyoga.com/team/adelfa-marie-samson/ \n2 Tuesdays\, September 17th and 24th 6.30-8.30 PM \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, check/cash at the door\, or Venmo search for Diamond Light
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-philosophy-and-meditation-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190924T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190924T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T022108Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:Topic to be announced!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-talk-with-geshe-tsultrim/2019-09-24/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190920T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190920T193000
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SUMMARY:Yoga: Mastering Sun Salutations
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Sun Salutations as the First Step to Create a Successful Daily Practice  \nIn order to be good at something\, practice is the key\, a consistent practice. Together\, let’s explore the “how to” create a successful daily practice\, follow through and avoid a burn out.  \nWhat makes a successful daily practice? First\, define your goal\, create a plan\, learn how to implement and secure a no fail agreement with yourself. Sometimes\, this is not possible when you are not sure where to begin. Let’s begin with sun salutations\, understanding the different types\, memorizing the sequence and learning the movements. Once you master the movements\, you are well on your way.  \nWe will conclude with 15 minutes of singing bowl.  \nThis will be a recurring event every Friday; 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nDiamond Light Meditation Center \n2791 24th Street\, Room 15\, Sacramento CA 95818 \nDonation Based  \nPresenter: \nAdelfa Marie Samson\, Yoga Teacher \nWww.TrinityOfYoga.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-mastering-sun-salutations-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190919T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190919T203000
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SUMMARY:Emotional Tech: Cultivating Emotional Balance
DESCRIPTION:Emotional Tech: An introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance.  \nFeeling sometimes swept away by emotions? Explore how recognizing emotions and embodied states of emotion can facilitate genuine happiness for ourselves and those around us.\nIn this brief introduction\, over three Thursday evenings\, we’ll discuss a Western scientific understanding of emotions\, familiarize ourselves with the emotional episode timeline and learn how contemplation (meditation) can promote healthy emotional states and constructive responses to daily life stressors. We will explore various guided meditation practices and their applications as well as uncover and discuss how emotional states impact our daily decision making.  \nDan Downey is a certified Cultivating Emotional Balance teacher\, martial arts student\, skateboarder and yoga siromani. He has explored meditation and martial practice for nearly twenty years and has found satori on the streets for nearly forty decades. \nCome explore cultivating emotional balance.  \nThursdays\, 6:30-8:30 PM\nSeptember 19\, 2016 | September 26\, 2019 | October 3\, 2019  \nat Diamond Light Mediation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA\, 95818\nADA accessible\, parking lot in back
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/emotional-tech-cultivating-emotional-balance/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190917T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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SUMMARY:Yoga Philosophy and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Ancient Indian Yoga philosophy has close ties to Buddhism. Having a physical practice that supports our meditation and spiritual practice can be useful throughout our changing lives. Join Adelfa  Samson as she leads us through meditation\, a chair yoga practice and the benefits of yoga practice for a Dharma practice. Discover the benefits of chair yoga\, and it is not just for seniors! \nAbout Adelfa: Adelfa has been a yoga practitioner since 1995 and a teacher since 2003. She studied and trained with masters both in the US and in India. She trains and teaches students to become Yoga Teachers in the east and west tradition and blends the philosophy in both philosophy  to gel the individual in harmony. She authored a book called “Yoga for Daily Living.” https://trinityofyoga.com/team/adelfa-marie-samson/ \n2 Tuesdays\, September 17th and 24th 6.30-8.30 PM \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, check/cash at the door\, or Venmo search for Diamond Light
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-philosophy-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190910T044235Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness of Emotions with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Emotions are messengers from our heart telling us how much something or someone matters to us. For instance\, sadness arises when we lose something or someone we love. Anger arises when our boundaries are crossed. Gratitude arises when we feel seen and heard.  \nWhen we fully receive the messages contained in our emotions\, their work is complete and they can depart. At times these messengers can feel so overwhelming and challenging that we avoid them or drown them out as a way to care for ourselves. The emotions we avoid linger in our bodies and impact our capacity for aliveness and joy.  \nIn this daylong\, we will use Mindfulness and Compassionate Communication practices to increase our felt awareness and vocabulary of our emotions\, notice when we are overwhelmed\, find ways to resource ourselves and practice listening to our emotions in a non-judgmental way. To support our learning in this group format\, we will practice with low intensity experiences in this class. This class is not a substitute for therapy. \nWe will also explore how we can use this quality of receptive\, listening awareness to support each other.  As Zen teacher John Tarrant says\, “attention is the most basic form of love. Through it\, we bless and are blessed.”   \nNo prior experience is necessary. All are welcome. The day will be a combination of teaching and experiential exercises to integrate theory with our felt experience. \n10 am – 4:30 with a lunch break from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nTo register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\npay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email for more info \nAbout the instructor: Sunil Joseph has been a student of Compassionate Communication and Mindfulness since the early 2000s. Sunil attended BayNVC’s Leadership program in 2008 where he learned to share Compassionate Communication with others. Sunil is currently enrolled in Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach’s Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification program. Sunil is passionate about creating a safe\, non-judgmental space where our humanity can be held with compassion.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/compassionate-communication-with-sunil-joseph/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190913T193000
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SUMMARY:Yoga: Mastering Sun Salutations
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Sun Salutations as the First Step to Create a Successful Daily Practice  \nIn order to be good at something\, practice is the key\, a consistent practice. Together\, let’s explore the “how to” create a successful daily practice\, follow through and avoid a burn out.  \nWhat makes a successful daily practice? First\, define your goal\, create a plan\, learn how to implement and secure a no fail agreement with yourself. Sometimes\, this is not possible when you are not sure where to begin. Let’s begin with sun salutations\, understanding the different types\, memorizing the sequence and learning the movements. Once you master the movements\, you are well on your way.  \nWe will conclude with 15 minutes of singing bowl.  \nThis will be a recurring event every Friday; 6:00 – 7:30 pm \nDiamond Light Meditation Center \n2791 24th Street\, Room 15\, Sacramento CA 95818 \nDonation Based  \nPresenter: \nAdelfa Marie Samson\, Yoga Teacher \nWww.TrinityOfYoga.com
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/yoga-mastering-sun-salutations/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190818T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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SUMMARY:Dharma Movie Matinee: Travellers and Magicians
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we beat the heat on a Sunday afternoon and bring our dharma practice to the movies! Diamond Light will be showing Travellers and Magicians\, written and directed by Khyentse Norbu. Light snacks provided\, bring a snack to share if you are able! \nMore about the movie: Travellers & Magicians (Dzongkha: ཆང་ཧུབ་ཐེངས་གཅིག་གི་འཁྲུལ་སྣང) is a 2003 Bhutanese Dzongkha language film written and directed by Khyentse Norbu\, a reincarnate lama of Tibetan Buddhism\, who is also known as Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche. The movie is the first feature film shot entirely in the Kingdom of Bhutan. The majority of the cast are not professional actors; Dendup\, a well-known Bhutanese radio actor and producer\, is the exception. This movie is among the first to take a Himalayan Buddhist perspective. Travellers & Magicians was met with overwhelming critical acclaim\, earning a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 93% of critics who rated it out of 59 critic reviews giving it a Certified “Fresh” rating. \nWhen: Sunday August 18 at 2pm\nWhere: at Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95818 \nfor more info email: diamondlight.sac@gmail.com \nwww.diamondlightsac.org
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-movie-matinee-travellers-and-magicians/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190618T094803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T094803Z
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SUMMARY:Emptiness: A Practical Course for Meditators with Ryan Caputi
DESCRIPTION:4 Wednesdays January 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 6:30pm-8:30pm \nBased on the Wisdom Academy Course\, Emptiness: A Practice Course for Meditators explores teachings on emptiness that point to a series of understandings and practices leading to deep insight and a radical experience of liberation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nWhy the Buddha considered the belief in self to be a primary cause of our suffering\nHow the sense of a self is created over and over through our own mental activities\nHow meditation on emptiness can slow or stop this activity of “selfing”\nHow volition\, action\, personality\, and karma can all be seen to lack a self\nHow our experiences of the world can all be seen to be insubstantial and ungraspable \nThe content of the course is based on Guy Armstrong’s Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators. \nBeginners and experienced students are welcome. \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 \nRyan has been a student of Lama Amie Diller and Tibetan Buddhism for the past 6 years. During this time he has completed the 18 Courses of the Asian Classics Institute\, receiving the title of “Maroke\,” and has also completed several short group and solo meditation retreats. Ryan is a yoga teacher and has casually studied yogic philosophy in tandem with his Tibetan Buddhist studies. He lives happily with his two cats\, Sam and Ash\, in downtown Sacramento.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/emptiness-a-practical-course-for-meditators-with-ryan-caputi-2/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T094626Z
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SUMMARY:Emptiness: A Practical Course for Meditators with Ryan Caputi
DESCRIPTION:4 Wednesdays January 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 6:30pm-8:30pm \nBased on the Wisdom Academy Course\, Emptiness: A Practice Course for Meditators explores teachings on emptiness that point to a series of understandings and practices leading to deep insight and a radical experience of liberation. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nWhy the Buddha considered the belief in self to be a primary cause of our suffering\nHow the sense of a self is created over and over through our own mental activities\nHow meditation on emptiness can slow or stop this activity of “selfing”\nHow volition\, action\, personality\, and karma can all be seen to lack a self\nHow our experiences of the world can all be seen to be insubstantial and ungraspable \nThe content of the course is based on Guy Armstrong’s Emptiness: A Practical Guide for Meditators. \nBeginners and experienced students are welcome. \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 \nRyan has been a student of Lama Amie Diller and Tibetan Buddhism for the past 6 years. During this time he has completed the 18 Courses of the Asian Classics Institute\, receiving the title of “Maroke\,” and has also completed several short group and solo meditation retreats. Ryan is a yoga teacher and has casually studied yogic philosophy in tandem with his Tibetan Buddhist studies. He lives happily with his two cats\, Sam and Ash\, in downtown Sacramento.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/emptiness-a-practical-course-for-meditators-with-ryan-caputi/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190505T021617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T010147Z
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SUMMARY:Go Deep and Get Happy: Patience\, Joy and Meditation with Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:This Course is the second in a three part series based upon A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Master Shantideva\, and the commentary Entry Point for Children of the Victorious Buddhas by Gyaltsab Je. 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. \nTopics include: an explanation of the perfection of patience\, the perfection of joyful effort\, and the perfection of meditative concentration; the results of anger; how to make a habit of not getting angry; obstacles to joyous effort; obstacles to meditation; compassion as a prerequisite for successful meditative concentration; where you\, your world\, and all of your experiences come from; and Buddha nature.  \n10 Wednesdays April 24-June 26\, 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\ncash\, check or online donation: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \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/go-deep-and-get-happy-patience-joy-and-meditation-with-heather-breault/2019-06-26/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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SUMMARY:Living a Compassionate Life with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva is an important Lojong text containing thirty-seven verses with instructions on following the Bodhisattva path. A Bodhisattva is a person who has cultivated bodhicitta\, the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Join us as Geshe Tsultrim instructs us on developing the qualities of a Bodhisattva and how this practice is critical during these troubled times. \nTuesdays May 14-June 18\, 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\ncash\, check or online donation: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nGeshe Lobsang Tsultrim is part of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in south India. “Geshe” is a degree that is earned after several years of intensive study and passing the highest-level exams. Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy and a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Recognizing the value of his artistry skills\, Gaden Shartse monastery chose Geshe Tsultrim as one of 11 monks to tour throughout North\, Central\, and South America to raise funds to support the monastery. In 2001\, Gaden Shartse sent Geshe Tsultrim to the United States to continue his studies and to work at the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center in Long Beach\, California.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/living-a-compassionate-life-with-geshe-tsultrim/2019-06-18/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190614T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T021323Z
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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\ncash\, check\, or online donation: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/meditation-and-music-with-jay-nair-2/2019-06-14/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190513T114624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T114624Z
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SUMMARY:A Language of Compassion
DESCRIPTION:The psychologist\, Marshall Rosenberg\, identified specific forms of language and communication that he believed contributed to our behaving violently toward each other and ourselves. Marshall proposed that these forms of communication cut us off from our natural state of compassion. Marshall created an alternate form of communication\, called Nonviolent Communication (NVC)\, that helps us stay connected with our humanity even in trying situations.\nIn this daylong\, we will introduce the basic principles and practices of NVC through a combination of theory and experiential exercises. We will apply this compassionate way of communicating within the group to gain a direct experience of the power of this approach. \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: $20-$60\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nTo register: email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com\npay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email for more info \nAbout the instructor: Sunil Joseph has been a student of NVC since 2004. He attended BayNVC’s Leadership program in 2008 where he learned to share NVC with others. Sunil is passionate about sharing his appreciation for NVC with others.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/a-language-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190507T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190505T021207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T021207Z
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SUMMARY:The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma with Pamela Rasada
DESCRIPTION:The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma – Why They Are Each Essential to All of Us \nBuddhist often refer to the Three Turnings of the Wheel when discussing the teachings of the Buddha. What does this really mean? What are the three turnings? During this three week lecture/discussion\, Pamela Rasada will lead participants through an exploration of the three turnings using an article by professor Jay L. Garfield as the foundation of the discussion. In his 2011 article\, “The Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma – Why They are Each  Essential to All of Us”\, Garfield describes the misconceptions often held about the three turnings and details the intrinsic value of the teachings within each turn.  \nUsing the article as a guide\, participants will explore and discuss each turning\, identify the contradictions emerging within each turn\, and seek to understand how to resolve them and re-frame them as complementary rather than competitive.  Each weekly class will focus on one turning of the wheel through meditation\, a brief lecture clarifying the topic\, and an open discussion/Q&A. Weeks two and three will include a brief review of the material presented in the previous weeks. All are welcome to join in the discussion.  \nWhat is the speech of the Buddha?\n“The speech of the Buddha is anything spoken directly by the Buddha\, anything inspired directly by the Buddha\, anything spoken in the presence of the Buddha and approved of by the Buddha\, or anything that is fully consistent with the intent of the Buddha.” ~Prajñāpāramitā Sūtras \n3 Tuesdays April 23-May 7;  6:30pm-8:30pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $10-$20 per class\, No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \nPamela Rasada is a student of the lineage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, in the Tibetan Gelugpa tradition\, in June of 2011. Through her primary teacher\, Amie Diller\, Pamela has had the opportunity to meet and study with many experienced and practiced teachers. In February 2018\, after seven years of classwork and study\, Pamela completed an eighteen course Gelugpa intensive. Pamela continues to explore additional opportunities to learn and is grateful for any opportunity to share what she has learned with others. \nPamela graduated from Sonoma State University with majors in Nursing and Philosophy and minors in Women’s Health\, Music\, Biomedical Ethics\, and Logic. Upon graduation she was accepted into the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program. She continues to work in public service\, loves reading year-round and enjoys paddle boarding with her companion Chuck-the-Wonder-Dog in the warmer Sacramento months.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-three-turnings-of-the-wheel-of-dharma-with-pamela-rasada/2019-05-07/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190104T123413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T123413Z
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SUMMARY:Dharma Talk with Emily Hsu
DESCRIPTION:Details TBA!
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/dharma-talk-with-emily-hsu/2019-04-23/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190104T130858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T130858Z
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SUMMARY:Lady Niguma Yoga with Helen Breault
DESCRIPTION:Female Goddess Yoga\nGo Deep & Get Happy \nDiscover the first and best yoga series that was created by an Indian woman! Lady Niguma\, from India lived 1000 years ago. This unique and unified sequence will open each chakra through the asanas & perfected sequences. Feel empowered as you balance\, open and work the body from the inside out. This sublime yoga practice will invite more joy & peace to your life!\nAll levels welcome\, modifications offered \nSaturday 3/30/2019 10am-12pm \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2417 24th Street Room 14\, Sacramento CA 95819\nParking lot in back\, ADA accessible  \nwww.diamondlightsac.org \nSuggested donation: $20-$40 No one turned away for lack of funds. Pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\, or check/cash at the door. \n \nHelen Breault has been practicing yoga & meditation for over 16 yrs and teaching for 10 yrs. She received her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Tree San Francisco. She has completed a 300 hr Yoga and Meditation Training in Tibetan Heart Yoga through the Yoga Studies Institute. She has extensive training in yoga philosophy\, advanced meditation techniques & yoga asana instruction.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/lady-niguma-yoga-with-helen-breault/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
GEO:38.5603056;-121.4970294
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190328T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T202328
CREATED:20190301T153046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T153522Z
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SUMMARY:Qigong and Meditation with Anand Parikshak
DESCRIPTION:Join Anand as he leads us through gentle movement and meditation to deepen our grounding\, balance and connection to our “life energy” or Qi. No background required – just come with an open mind. All are welcome! \nThursdays March 7-March 28\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \n \nAnand Parikshak is a meditation teacher with a focus in the teachings of the Tao and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American\, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogi and Vedic educator. During his teens\, Anand took a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor\, Dr. B Bayard\, a Taoist practitioner and physician.  Under Dr. Bayard’s training and the training of other great teachers\, Anand has studied meditation\, qigong\, and Tai Chi Chuan. With respect to the teachings given to him\, Anand now leads and developments meditation and mindfulness based programs for individuals from all walks of life. He has been honored to teach all around the world including  prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center\, American University’s School of International Service\, and the United States Department of State.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/qigong-and-meditation-with-anand-parikshak/2019-03-28/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190326T203000
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SUMMARY:Refining our Vitality: Tao\, Buddha\, and Emotional Balance
DESCRIPTION:Refining our Vitality: The Tao\, The Buddha\, and Emotional Balance \nLasting and meaningful wellbeing is a common goal uniting the traditions of the Buddha and the Tao. While ultimately having different paths in achieving this goal\, both traditions emphasize the  cultivation of wholesome states and the development of insight through meditation. Taoist meditaiton in particular  places special emphasis on of our vital energy\, chi- taking vitality as the main vehicle of the path. \nJoin Visiting Teacher Anand Parikshak for a special month of teachings on the Taoist neidan tradition focused on the cultivation of well-being and emotional balance. Weekly classes will focus on Taoist internal cultivation practices while bringing in perspectives from Buddhism and emotional psychology. All are welcome. \nWeek 1: Motivation and Direction\nWeek 2: Calm Abiding and Balance\nWeek 3: Insight and the Body\nWeek 4: Emotional Balance and the Heart \nTuesdays March 5-March 26\, 6:30pm-8:30pm\nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento CA\, 95818 \n \nAnand Parikshak is a meditation teacher with a focus in the teachings of the Tao and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American\, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogi and Vedic educator. During his teens\, Anand took a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor\, Dr. B Bayard\, a Taoist practitioner and physician.  Under Dr. Bayard’s training and the training of other great teachers\, Anand has studied meditation\, qigong\, and Tai Chi Chuan. With respect to the teachings given to him\, Anand now leads and developments meditation and mindfulness based programs for individuals from all walks of life. He has been honored to teach all around the world including  prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center\, American University’s School of International Service\, and the United States Department of State.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/refining-our-vitality-tao-buddha-and-emotional-balance/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190316T160000
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SUMMARY:Preventing Burnout with Eve Ekman
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed with helping others? Are you a stressed out parent who has to do it all? Do you work in a “helping profession” and are feeling burned out? How do we continue to show up for others day after day\, and also take care of ourselves? Join Eve Ekman for a workshop on using compassion\, self-compassion and meaning to prevent burnout\, and live a fulfilling life helping others.  \nLove and Compassion are necessities\, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive – His Holiness the Dalai Lama  \nAt Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\nSacramento CA 95818\nparking lot in back\, ADA accessible \nCost: $20-$80\, no one turned away for lack of funds \nPreregister here: https://goo.gl/forms/QjJMNAbXGy7HUurP2\nPay at the door\, or to pay online: http://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/\nscholarships available! email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com for more info \n \nAbout the instructor: Eve Ekman Ph.D.\, MSW is designing\, delivering and evaluating emotional awareness. Emotion awareness is an attitude and life-changing skills to transform relationships. She draws on advanced training and life experiences in clinical social work\, integrative medicine research\, and contemplative meditation practices and science.\nShe is the Director of Training at the University of California Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. Ekman’s research interests were inspired by her experience as a medical social worker in the emergency department of San Francisco General Hospital coupled with her training in the applied emotion regulation and mindfulness intervention: Cultivating Emotional Balance\, CEB.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/preventing-burnout-with-eve-ekman/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190315T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190315T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190226T125150Z
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SUMMARY:Music and Meditation 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 \nMarch 8th and 15th\, 6:30pm-8:30pm \nat Diamond Light Meditation Center\n2791 24th Street\, Room 14\nSacramento\, CA 95818 \ncost: suggested donation $10-$20
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/music-and-meditation-with-jay-nair/2019-03-15/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190313T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190313T203000
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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/2019-03-13/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190226T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190226T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T114656Z
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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/2019-02-26/
LOCATION:Diamond Light Meditation Center\, 2791 24th Street\, Room 14 (upstairs)\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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