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! Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is […]
Tuesdays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm December 6, December 13, December 20, December 27 Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 The beginning of winter can be challenging with the time change bringing darkness early in the evenings, the shortening of daylight hours, colder weather, and a shift in our rhythms as nature slows down […]
Join Anand for an evening class on the Inner Alchemy of Tai Chi Chuan. During the class, we will meditate, practice qigong, and explore the first movements of the Cinnabar Style Tai Chi Form. This form is modified from the Yang Family form (108) as taught by the late Master Wang and is oriented to […]
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 […]
Click on the Zoom link to join: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2247358115 Dates: 4 Tuesdays in January 2023 6:30pm-8:30pm Class 1 - Jan 3 Class 2 - Jan 10 Class 3 - Jan 17 Class 4 - Jan 24 New Years is a time where we consider what we want to give up and take up, such as going […]
Embodying Compassionate Presence – A Chenrezig Retreat 4-Day Online Retreat Friday April 14, 2023-Monday April 17, 2023 7am-5pm PDT Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. Space is limited so register now: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-s4yj-20230414000000 This retreat will be open to anyone […]
Get an introduction to Tibetan Buddhist rituals and sadhanas, which are the building blocks of a solid meditation practice. Learn how to set up an altar, the structure of a sadhana and meditation practices, and how to set up a daily practice. Led by David Drabble, a long time meditator and Buddhist Practitioner, this will […]
The Healing Power of Resonance Sunil Joseph and Tenzin Chogkyi Apr 28, 2023 6:30 to 8:00 pm A Hybrid Event! Zoom Will Be Available. At Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs, ADA accessible) Sacramento CA 95818 parking available in the lot in back (off 4th Ave) Sliding scale $15-$25 Scholarships available, […]
What’s Holding You Back? Using Your Core Values to Break Free Sunil Joseph and Tenzin Chogkyi Apr 29, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm In person only At Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street Room 14 (upstairs, ADA accessible) Sacramento CA 95818 parking lot in back (off 4th Ave) Sliding scale $40-$60 Scholarships available, […]
Learn how to breathe life into the practice of the Bodhisattva Join Sunil Joseph and Heather Breault for a compassionate reflection into our relationship with the Bodhisattva vows, including both the challenges and the beauty of the vows. We will look at how to bring the practice alive in our lives, making it relevant to […]
