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SUMMARY:Healing from the Source: Vajrasattva Retreat with Rob Preece
DESCRIPTION:4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday March 4\, 2021-Monday March 7\, 2022\n7am-5pm PDT\nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition\, no specific empowerment is required to attend. \nSpace is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s8ku-20220304000000 \nWe each have within us an innate source of health\, vitality and wisdom known as our Buddha Nature. In the Tantric tradition we can awaken a relationship to this source of healing through the practice of Vajrasattva. This retreat offers an opportunity to experience the extraordinary nature of this way of healing and\, combined with the practices of Mahamudra and Kum Nye\, it can begin to enable the liberation and transformation of the energy of emotions\, stress and tension held in the body. \nTraditionally the practice of Vajrasattva is one of the preliminary practices for Tantra. It is regarded as profound foundation of awakening to our innate nature that can become a resource throughout our life. The practice of Mahamudra opens us to the innate\, pristine nature of the the mind and the experience of non-duality.The practice of Kum Nye is valuable in deepening our capacity for meditation and freeing energy that can become stuck within sitting practice.\n​\nDuring this retreat we will also begin to explore the practices associated with the cultivation of Tummo or “inner heat” and will be particularly appropriate for those who have worked with Rob before. We will be exploring the healing potential of this practice as it opens up our relationship to the energy body. \nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of meditation within the Buddhist tantric tradition\, it is not considered an introduction for those without experience. Anyone wishing to attend who has not worked with Rob before may be asked to give some clarification of their background of practice. \n \nRob Preece\nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/healing-from-the-source-vajrasattva-retreat-with-rob-preece/2022-03-07/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-6/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-4/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-5/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-3/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim-2/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210518T200000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Purification with Geshe Tsultrim
DESCRIPTION:6 Tuesdays May 18 – June 22\, 6:30pm-8:00pm \nDiscover the power of purification through the Vajrasattva Deity. Join Geshe Tsultrim as he teaches the aspects of Vajrasattva and the purification practice. This class is open to practitioners of all levels\, no initiations or empowerments required. \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nCost: Suggested donation of $10-$20 to cover the cost of the class and support the teacher. No one turned away for lack of funds. You can give online: https://www.diamondlightsac.org/donate/ or through Venmo: search “Diamond Light”\nFor more info: http://www.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. It is the monastic equivalent of a western “Ph.D.” degree. Having successfully passed these exams\, Geshe Tsultrim is an expert on Buddhist philosophy. He is also a skilled artist\, specializing in traditional Tibetan art. Geshe Tsultrim has been teaching in the United States since 2001.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/the-power-of-purification-with-geshe-tsultrim/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210511T200000
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SUMMARY:The Myths We Live By with Karuna Cayton
DESCRIPTION:The Myths We Live By with Karuna Cayton\n6 Tuesdays April 6 – May 11\, 6:30pm-8:00pm\nDrop ins and beginners welcomed! \nOnline via Zoom\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nMost of us as humans are constantly looking for ways to fix our internal problems and our external world. Join Karuna Cayton as we explore the source of our problems from a fundamental Buddhist perspective. We see the world and ourselves in a “mythological” way and as a result we generate numerous “mini” myths that further compound our problems in life. Together we will explore the Myth of Permanence\, The Myth of Happiness\, The Myth of Randomness\, and many others\, understanding what they are\, where they come from\, and what we can do to see reality more clearly.  \nAs seen on a Sussex Directories Inc site\nKaruna Cayton has been a practicing Buddhist for over 45 years. From 1975-1988 he lived at Kopan Monastery working fot the late Lama Thubten Yeshe.  Upon returning to the US he got his Masters in clinical psychology and has worked for over thirty years Karuna has worked as a psychotherapist (MFT31860)\, teacher\, business psychologist\, and coach to help people achieve a more balanced life. His mission is to interpret the ancient teachings of Buddhist thought into modern language and interventions…without changing the purity of these universal ideas. \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/the-myths-we-live-by-with-karuna-cayton/2021-05-11/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210308T080000
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SUMMARY:The Awakening Warrior with Rob Preece
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Vajrapani Institue\n4-Day Online Retreat\nFriday March 5\, 2021-Monday March 8\, 2021\n8am-4:30pm PST \nPlease plan to attend all days\, no partial retreat available\, Space is limited so register now! \nRegister Here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-swfa-20210305000000 \nSliding scale $200-$300\nScholarships available\, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition and who is interested in deepening their relationship to Arya Tara and the practice of Mahamudra. No specific empowerment is required to attend. \nThe term Bodhisattva is sometimes translated as The Awakening Warrior. At this time the qualities of the warrior are needed perhaps more than ever as we find ourselves in a world that is in such turmoil. We need to find the courage\, the heartfulness\, to transform adversity into the path of awakening. To maintain an open\, compassionate heart when there is so much insecurity and fear in the world around requires that we find an inner resource of stillness and clarity that is grounded and unshaken. \nThe Awakening Warrior discovers a deep relationship to Source\, our Buddha-nature\, and embodies this in the world to serve the welfare of others. Arya Tara in her various manifestations embodies the awakening warrior in a female aspect that is so significant for these times. She is most familiar in her green aspect as an embodiment of All Accomplishing Wisdom\, but she also has manifestations that express the enlightened activities of Peace\, Increase\, Power and Wrath. If we are to begin to embody our potential Bodhisattva qualities in order to support those suffering at this time\, Arya Tara can be our guide and inspiration if we open to her presence. \nDuring this retreat we will begin to explore our relationship to the qualities of the Bodhisattva Tara and her different aspects. Meditation deepening our relationship to Green Tara will be combined with Mahamudra and the embodied practice of Kum Nye. \nThis retreat will be open to anyone who has a background in the Tibetan tradition and who is interested in deepening their relationship to Arya Tara and the practice of Mahamudra. No specific empowerment is required to attend. \n \nAbout Rob Preece:\nRob has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist since 1973. In 1980 he went to India and was in retreat for around five years exploring in depth the practice of tantra\, meditating under the guidance of his teachers Lama Thubten Yeshe\, Gen Jhampa Wangdu and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Returning to the West\, in 1985 he began a Jungian based psychotherapy training\, gradually developing a synthesis of Jungian and Buddhist understanding. He worked as a psychotherapist for around 28 years and then began to focus upon spiritual mentoring. Since 1985 he has been leading meditation retreats\, following the influence of Lama Yeshe who particularly encouraged his integration of a more Western approach to tantric practice. He is an experienced Tangkha painter as well as the author of The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra; The Wisdom of Imperfection; and most recently Tasting the Essence of Tantra. Today he teaches retreats in the UK with his wife Anna and also in Europe and the US.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/17645/2021-03-08/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T203000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Buddhist Meditation\nTuesdays\, January 19 to February 23\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT\nThe benefits of meditation are vast. It calms the mind and is the foundation for every spiritual realization. Meditating 5 minutes a day and 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. Like any other skill\, proper technique makes meditation easier\, more productive and saves you a lot of time. 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. \nClass materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13UMpXdecyTVanhtJkzfASZARQaG0fP0h?usp=sharing \nMarc Bio:\nI was born in 1955 and raised as a Roman Catholic. For most of my young adult life did not follow a spiritual path. I fell in love with yoga in the early 1990’s and was certified as a yoga instructor in the Iyengar tradition. Through yoga I found Buddhism\, and had a deep attraction to the lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. I have been a practicing Buddhist since that time. My root teacher is Alan Wallace\, who I have had an easy\, natural connection with since meeting him in 2013. I have been blessed with the opportunity to teach meditation both in the US and in Europe.\nProfessionally I have practiced as a chiropractor and body worker for over 40 years\, and am blessed with work that is a spiritual path. \nOnline ; Donation-based\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115\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/introduction-to-buddhist-meditation-with-marc-ross/2021-02-23/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T123748
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim with Amie Diller and Heather Breault
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim\nwith Amie Diller and Heather Breault\nTuesdays\, December 29\, 2020 and January 5\, 2020 \nHave you been curious about Buddhist practice\, but don’t know where to begin? Have you attended Buddhist teachings\, but don’t know how to meditate on the subjects you’ve studied? In an age where people look outward for direction and inspiration\, the Buddhist path of Lam Rim Meditations provides time-honored template for looking inward and going deep for the answers we seek.\nThis class will be based on the “Stages of the Path” (lamrim) tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and teach you the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation\, and give you the tools you need both to begin a daily meditation practice and to deal with problems and difficulties once you have started to meditate. \nBeginners are welcome and encouraged\, as well as more advanced students wanting to review the “steps on the path” in an experiential format. \nAmie Diller is a Buddhist teacher in both the Tibetan and Zen traditions. A mother and midwife\, she has also had a longtime interest in Jungian Psychology and the mythic perspective. \nHeather Breault started practicing yoga in 2001\, which lead her to find 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. \nTuesdays\, December 29\, 2020 and Tuesday\, January 5\, 2020.\n6:30pm-8:30pm PDT\nOnline ; Donation-based\nZoom Meeting ID: 224-735-8115\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate or “Diamond Light” on Venmo\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.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/exploring-the-path-to-awakening-meditation-and-the-lam-rim-with-amie-diller-and-heather-breault/2021-01-12/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group":MAILTO:diamondlight.sac@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Dark Times with Sunil Joseph
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays September 22-October 13 6:30pm-8:30pm \nWe are entering winter with multiple challenges at play including a pandemic\, isolation\, fatigue\, loss of loved ones\, work\, political uncertainty\, social justice reckoning\, seasonal affective disorder\, etc. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging when we need to be physically distant? In this course\, we will use Mindfulness practices to ground and nourish ourselves. We will create a space of respectful listening wherein each of our hearts can show up exactly as they are. \nEach event will be a combination of a guided meditation to deepen our presence and mindful listening to connect with each other. In the words of Rachel Naomi Remen – “The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention..A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words.” \nThis event is offered for free. Many of us are going through financial difficulties right now. Any donation you can make without hardship ($10-$20 ) will help us cover ongoing rent for our Center\, fees to provide online services\, and supporting our teachers. Thank you.\nwww.diamondlightsac.org/donate\n–OR–\nVenmo “Diamond Light”\n–OR–\nwww.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NMYP6MK36UBCS \nClick on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 \nAbout Sunil Joseph: Sunil has been a student of Compassionate Communication since 2004. He graduated from BayNVC’s Leadership Training in 2008 and has been sharing this approach with others. Sunil is currently completing a 2-year Mindfulness Teacher Training program with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.
URL:https://www.diamondlightsac.org/event/17363/2020-12-29/
LOCATION:Onlie via Zoom\, 2791 24th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95818\, United States
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