Events

Introduction to Compassionate Communication with Sunil Joseph

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

How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? How can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class, we will introduce the principles and practices of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to cultivate empathy and compassion. No prior […]

How to be Happy with Elaine Jackson

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

Join Elaine Jackson as we explore the 12-links of dependent origination, how we create suffering for ourselves each day, and how we can break free from the cycle! Happiness, like suffering is in our mind. When we engage in the patient observation of our thoughts, feelings, emotions and mental images, or any object of the […]

Intro to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross

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

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. Buddhist meditation is part of a tradition of techniques that go back at least 5,000 […]

Preventing Burnout with Eve Ekman

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

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 […]

Refining our Vitality: Tao, Buddha, and Emotional Balance

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

Refining our Vitality: The Tao, The Buddha, and Emotional Balance Lasting 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 […]

Qigong and Meditation with Anand Parikshak

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

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! Thursdays March 7-March 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 Sacramento CA 95818 […]