At the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Geshe Tsultrim is teaching the "12 Links of Dependent Origination", which covers how the wheel of samsara continues and how we can break free from the cycle of birth, aging, sickness and death. Tuesdays August 8 and 15*, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th […]
A stable, relaxed meditation posture is essential to deepening our meditation. Join Marc Ross, doctor of chiropractic medicine and long time meditator for this interactive workshop where we will explore how to find balance and ease as we meditate. We will learn the fine points of seated and supine postures and experiment with many types […]
Each Thursday from 6:30pm-8:30pm Community Meditation is a new offering from Diamond Light Meditation Center beginning June 1st and will be ongoing Thursday nights! All levels are welcome! Learn to meditate and develop a meditation practice in a supportive community. Meditation helps us to calm the mind, develop concentration, and reduce stress. We will explore […]
The Buddha gave us clear instructions on the path to enlightenment, and all of the teachings of Buddhism can be found within the Lam Rim or “Steps on the Path”. It would take years of study to share the full depth of the Lam Rim, but this class will provide an overview of the various […]
With author Doug Veenhof Tuesday 9/12, 6:30–8:30pm at Diamond Light Meditation Center 2791 24th Street, Room 14 (upstairs) Sacramento, CA 95818 parking lot in back, ADA accessible Suggested donation: $10-$20, no one turned away for lack of funds Join us for a captivating evening as Doug takes us on a photographic journey through time to […]
Cutting Through to Pristine Awareness: Foundations in Dzogchen Meditation with Doug Veenhof Two weekends: 9/9-9/10 and 9/16 and 9/17 from 12:30-5:30pm each day. The weekends will build on each other, but feel free to come as you are able. Meditation is the tool we use to look at our minds, cutting through the fog of […]
We have great love and care for our pets, and appreciate the love and joy they bring to our lives. Geshe Tsultrim will be bringning Blessing of the Animals to Diamond Light. He will discuss how we can help our animal friends and reduce their suffering in this life in the next. Bring a picture […]
Thursdays 9/7-9/21 6:30pm-8:00pm Meditation helps us to calm the mind, develop concentration, and reduce stress. Many people struggle meditating because they try to sit and "think about nothing". Luckily, there are many teachings and techniques for having successful meditations. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he guides us through the […]
Introduction to Compassionate Communication Saturday, Oct 21; 10:00 am - 3:30 pm (includes 90 minute lunch break) How do we stay connected to the innate goodness of our basic human nature in the midst of challenging times? Can I make the world a kinder place by changing how I communicate? In this class, we will […]
