Events

Event Series Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation The 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. Buddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go […]

Event Series Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!

Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!

Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA

Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]

Buddhist Refuge and Resiliancy with Amie Diller

Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA

Buddhist Refuge & Emotional Resiliency with Amie Diller In Buddhism we talk about “Taking Refuge”. In this 2-part class we’ll explore how to take refuge in this very life as it is, and how this can create greater emotional resiliency. We’ll explore how & where we take refuge through sitting together, teachings, poetry, conversation, writing […]

Event Series Breakfast for the Homeless

Breakfast for the Homeless

Friendship Park 1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA

Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]

Event Series Transforming Problems with Emily Hsu

Transforming Problems with Emily Hsu

Sierra 2 Center, Room 14 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

In this course, we will explore how to use mind training techniques to transform our problems into causes for happiness. According to Buddhism, it is primarily our minds that determine whether we will experience happiness or pain and difficulties, and problems are excellent opportunities to make spiritual progress. We will discover the source of our […]

Escaping Uncertainty, a Study of Buddhist Ethics with Heather Breault

Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA

The Buddha taught that to reduce suffering and live a happy life, you must watch your actions and live a life of virtue. Luckily, he laid out a code of ethics to follow that would do just that. In a world where morality seems to be declining, in this course will learn the reasons to […]

Event Series Breakfast for the Homeless

Breakfast for the Homeless

Friendship Park 1351 North C Street, Sacramento, CA

Each month, through YOUR generosity we are able to offer a hot, hearty, nutritious breakfast to a portion of the population living among us that might otherwise go hungry. Our breakfast includes hot coffee and oatmeal with fixings, two hard-boiled eggs, and two or three pieces of fresh fruit. Each month we depend on YOU […]

Event Series Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!

Learn Tibetan Buddhist Meditation!

Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs), Sacramento, CA

Evidence shows that even 5 minutes of meditation a day can go a long way to reduce stress, increase happiness, and sharpen focus. Sometimes it seems just getting to the cushion is the biggest obstacle! Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what it takes to set up […]