Events

Yoga Philosophy and Meditation

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

Ancient Indian Yoga philosophy has close ties to Buddhism. Having a physical practice that supports our meditation and spiritual practice can be useful throughout our changing lives. Join Adelfa Samson as she leads us through meditation, a chair yoga practice and the benefits of yoga practice for a Dharma practice. Discover the benefits of chair […]

Emotional Tech

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

Emotional Tech: An introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance. Feeling sometimes swept away by emotions? Explore how recognizing emotions and embodied states of emotion can facilitate genuine happiness for ourselves and those around us. In this brief introduction, over three Thursday evenings, we’ll discuss a Western scientific understanding of emotions, familiarize ourselves with the emotional episode […]

Yoga: Mastering Sun Salutations

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

Mastering Sun Salutations as the First Step to Create a Successful Daily Practice In order to be good at something, practice is the key, a consistent practice. Together, let’s explore the “how to” create a successful daily practice, follow through and avoid a burn out. What makes a successful daily practice? First, define your goal, […]

Singing Bowl – Sound Bath and Sound Healing

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

Jay Nair and Del Marie Samson Collaboration Punctuate the night into calmness, to decompress and destress. Singing bowls are used by musicians, sound healers and yoga practitioners for therapy and meditation. Follow with OM chanting and kirtan and create heart vibrations. End with guided meditation allowing the vibrations to bask in thy inner self. Experience […]

Emotional Tech

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

Emotional Tech: An introduction to Cultivating Emotional Balance. Feeling sometimes swept away by emotions? Explore how recognizing emotions and embodied states of emotion can facilitate genuine happiness for ourselves and those around us. In this brief introduction, over three Thursday evenings, we’ll discuss a Western scientific understanding of emotions, familiarize ourselves with the emotional episode […]

How Things Exist: The Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu

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

According to Buddhism, we experience unnecessary pain and problems due to misunderstanding how things exist. We believe that things exist in a more substantial way than they actually do, and this is the root of all our troubles, difficult emotions, and painful circumstances. But by realizing the nature of reality – emptiness – we will […]

How Things Exist: The Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu

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

According to Buddhism, we experience unnecessary pain and problems due to misunderstanding how things exist. We believe that things exist in a more substantial way than they actually do, and this is the root of all our troubles, difficult emotions, and painful circumstances. But by realizing the nature of reality – emptiness – we will […]

Yoga Practice – Teacher Training Orientation – Meet and Greet

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

Trinity of Yoga and Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group is delighted to offer this two hour yoga class to expand your yoga practice. Whether you are looking for asana to relax the fatigued body or dharma combination, there is yoga for you. Format: The first hour will be asana in the classical Hatha tradition. Then […]

Volunteer Opportunity – Tidying up the Center!

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

Diamond Light Meditation Center hosts weekly yoga and meditation classes! The past three years has seen growth and vibrant use of the the space. Over time, things have been moved out of place and left behind creating a cluttered and crowded feel. We need your help to tidy up the Center and create a great […]

How Things Exist: The Wisdom of Emptiness with Emily Hsu

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

According to Buddhism, we experience unnecessary pain and problems due to misunderstanding how things exist. We believe that things exist in a more substantial way than they actually do, and this is the root of all our troubles, difficult emotions, and painful circumstances. But by realizing the nature of reality – emptiness – we will […]