Events

Online: Decoding the Heart Sutra

Online event

The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]

Online: Community Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition

Online event

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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]

Online: Decoding the Heart Sutra

Online event

The Heart Sutra is the most recited, copied, and studied text in all schools of Mahayana Buddhism. It reviews the foundations of Buddhist philosophy while revealing the profound Perfection of Wisdom: the doctrine of emptiness. In this class series, we will study the Sutra in Sanskrit, discuss the key philosophical points of Buddhism, and reveal […]

Online: Community Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition

Online event

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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]

Online: Community Meditation in the Tibetan Tradition

Online event

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! Enjoy community, support and inspiration. Join long time meditator and Tibetan Buddhist practitioner David Drabble as he shows us what […]

Mindfulness for Dark Times with Sunil Joseph

Onlie via Zoom 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Tuesdays September 22-October 13 6:30pm-8:30pm We are entering winter with multiple challenges at play including a pandemic, isolation, fatigue, loss of loved ones, work, political uncertainty, social justice reckoning, seasonal affective disorder, etc. How do we hold our hearts with care as we travel through this winter? How do we find connection and belonging when […]

Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim with Amie Diller and Heather Breault

Onlie via Zoom 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Exploring the Path to Awakening: Meditation and the Lam Rim with Amie Diller and Heather Breault Tuesdays, December 29, 2020 and January 5, 2020 Have you been curious about Buddhist practice, but don’t know where to begin? Have you attended Buddhist teachings, but don’t know how to meditate on the subjects you’ve studied? In an […]

Cancelled this Week: Sunday Study Group

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

Cancelled this week! Will resume next Sunday! Listen, contemplate, meditate Lama Tsongkhapa describes the stages of studying Dharma: first is hearing the teachings, (or reading the texts and commentaries). The second is contemplation, where the student reflects on what they have learned, examines the felt meaning, and how it relates to one’s own life. The […]

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation with Marc Ross

Onlie via Zoom 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation Tuesdays, January 19 to February 23 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT 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 […]

The Awakening Warrior with Rob Preece

Onlie via Zoom 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Co-sponsored by Diamond Light Tibetan Buddhist Group and Vajrapani Institue 4-Day Online Retreat Friday March 5, 2021-Monday March 8, 2021 8am-4:30pm PST Please plan to attend all days, no partial retreat available, Space is limited so register now! Register Here: https://bookwhen.com/diamondlightsac/e/ev-swfa-20210305000000 Sliding scale $200-$300 Scholarships available, please email diamondlight.sac@gmail.com to request a scholarship. This retreat […]