The Light within the Dark: Turning towards Wholeness
New Years Retreat with Lama Amie Diller
Friday 12/30/2022 – Sunday 1/1/2023
Pre-registration Required
In Tibetan Buddhism there is a deep appreciation for the messy, dark, even destructive sides of human experience. The wisdom of their myths and deities teach us that only through facing and embracing all of ourselves can we truly find our way back to wholeness, freedom and genuine well-being. Jung called this “working with our Shadow”. In this New Year’s retreat, even as the seasons turn from darkening to light, through meditation, journaling, and movement, we’ll explore:
What is the Shadow?
How do we turn to meet it?
Why might it be important in the context of our spiritual path?
What is the “Golden Shadow”?
3-Day Retreat, Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available
Hybrid Retreat:
Limited Capacity for In Person Retreat at Diamond Light Meditation Center in Sacramento, CA
Remote option available via Zoom.
Pre Registration Required: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s71r-20221230000000
Schedule
• Friday 12/30 8:30am-6:00pm
• Saturday 12/31 8:30am-6:00pm
• Sunday 1/1 8:30am-5:30pm (we will end the retreat with a Fire Puja and New Year’s Celebration)
• Optional Early Morning Meditation
(Schedule subject to adjustments)
Retreat Cost: $150
Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship.
In person attendees will be required to be vaccinated, COVID tested (preferably PCR) within 48 hours to attend. Please take an at home test daily prior to arriving at the Center (including day 1).
Teachers:
Amie Diller stumbled upon Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in 1979, dropped out of college and embarked on the life-long study and practice of Buddha Dharma in both the Zen and Indo-Tibetan traditions. In 2010 she was requested to start the Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Center in Sacramento & in 2019 Amie received Dharma Transmission from Sensei Sokaku Kathie Fischer.
Amie has a deep interest in recognizing the often unacknowledged, marginalized parts of ourselves and our culture – and learning how to skillfully invite them into our practice. As a certified nurse-midwife, mother, hospital chaplain, prison
volunteer and “Cultivating Emotional Balance” teacher, she enjoys encouraging students in meditation retreats, and in taking our meditation off the cushion into the world.
Anand Parikshak is a meditation teacher with a focus on the teachings of Taoism and the cultivation of emotional wellbeing. As an Indian-American, Anand was first taught meditation and posture from his father- the son of a yogic acrobat and Vedic educator. During his teens, Anandtook a personal interest in meditation inspired by a connection to Nature and his main mentor, Dr. B Bayard, a Taoist practitioner and physician. Additionally, Anand has studied meditation, qigong, and Tai Chi Chuan with many kind Buddhist and Taoist teachers.
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 with prestigious institutions such as UCSF’s Osher Center, American University’s School of International Service, and the United States Department of State.
Mojo Tchudi is a clinical mental heath counselor (in training) and holistic health coach with an emphasis on psychedelic integration, religious experiences, and philosophy as a way of life. He brings deep presence, non-judgmental compassionate care, and insightful reflection to his clients’ process of healing and self discovery. With almost two decades of experience with traditional healing, esoteric spirituality, and multiple meditation techniques, Mojo brings a diverse range of experiences to share with clients and students.