Offering Yoga, Dharma, Wisdom and Meditation Study Classes and events for the Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe areas
0Below is our current list of upcoming Classes & Events for the ACI Reno Diamond Heart Center
with occasional listings from other ACI Centers.
Start Your Meditation on Fire!
This Course is based upon the Prayer of Samantbhadra, as taught by Buddha, as well as sections of the Great Book of the Steps to Buddhahood (Lamrim Chenmo) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419).
Dates: Every Monday Evening starting on Jan 16, 2011 (10 sessions)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: ACI Reno, Diamond Heart Center
Instructor: Molly Dahl
Registration & Information: 775-313-7493
Course Flier: ACI course 3 flier
Taught by Molly Dahl. Please call Molly at 775-313-7493 for more information. Pre registration is appreciated.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per class for this course; no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Dharma is always free. Your donation helps support Diamond Heart Center and teaching expenses.
Special Yoga Teaching by Lama Brandy in
Davis / Sacramento!
Lama Brandy has agreed to come to Sacramento to teach on Sat, Jan 28th. 1-3 pm at the Yoga Seed Collective. It's going to be off the hook!!
Details are on the flyer (click to see larger) but let us know if you need to know anything else or more info!
Lama Brandy is a rare Jewel of a teacher both for Yoga and Wisdom… don't miss out!
Cost: By Donation
For me detals contact our sister Sangha at www.aci-davis.org
The Great Ideas of Buddhism (ACI 16)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS WEEKEND COURSE IS NOT BEING HELD AT DIAMOND HEART CENTER – IT WILL BE AT A PRIVATE LOCATION. You must register for this course to
receive the location address. There is no need to donate at the time of registration.
Asian Classics Institute Formal Study Course XVI, Part One is a review course covering the first five courses of the ACI series: The Principal Teachings of Buddhism, Buddhist Refuge, Applied Meditation, Proof of Future Lives and How Karma Works.
In this weekend intensive, we will have seven two-hour sessions in mainly lecture format, with some discussion. It is not necessary
to have completed the five courses before taking this review course. However, in order to get through the material, we will move at a fairly fast pace and we will start each session on time.
Friday, January 20, 2012 7 -9 p.m.
Saturday, January 21 11-1 p.m., 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, January 22 11-1 p.m., 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
If you are taking this course for credit, you are required to attend each session.
Please pre-register with Amy Yazinka (775) 846-4980 or email her at: tidysmom@gmail.com .
If you are coming from out of town, Amy can help you with housing arrangements also.
Suggested donation for this course is $10 per session, or $50 for the whole weekend. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We will be USTREAMing this class – please pre-register for details.
Course instructor is Beverle Deerfoot. She has completed the 18 ACI courses and the 18 advanced courses with her beloved teacher, Lama Marut. She is a co-founder of ACI –Reno and she is a former nun in the Theravada tradition.
"The Concepts of Karma"
An exploration of what Karma means in words we can understand…
(Dharma Essentials V)
Classes: Sundays, Jan 15, 29 & Feb 5th
6-8pm
Taught by Blair
"Dharma Essentials" — everything you need to know to begin, renew, or enhance your spiritual life! (no matter your spiritual tradition)
A 4-week introduction to the teachings of what karma is, why it is important, how it shows up on our lives and how we can work with it and incorporate it into an authentic spiritual practice. Information will be shared not only through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism but other spiritual traditions, as well as via a "common sense" approach to dealing with this ancient teaching.
Requested Donation: $10 (All proceeds benefit ACI Reno Diamond Heart Center)
Starts Sunday Jan 8, 2012, and goes for 4 consecutive weeks with a break for the Jan 22nd weekend. 6-8PM
(Note: This is an ongoing series and will eventually cover all 15 of the Dharma Essential courses)
For inquiries please contact: 775-857-6745
ACI Formal Study Course 8
(Level two of Higher Knowledge, Abhidharma)
"Death and the realms of Existence "
NOTE: No Class on December 8 and December 22.
Welcome to the Star Trek of the ACI course series! This is one of the most fascinating of all the courses, taking us on a journey through all the different realms of existence and the kinds of beings that reside in each realm (think of that famous bar scene in Star Wars!) and what causes rebirth in such realms. In addition we will look at how world systems form, evolve and are destroyed, what eons are, and where we might be right now in that vast order. We will also explore some principles of karma, and the nature of the bardo state, the state in between death and rebirth and how to influence that in your present life.
This Course is based upon the Treasure House of Higher Knowledge (Abhidharma Kosha) by Master Vasubandhu (350 AD), along with its commentary by the First Dalai Lama, as well as sections of the Great Book of the Steps to Buddhahood (Lamrim Chenmo) by Je Tsongkapa (1357-1419).
Dates: Every Thursday Evening starting on Nov 10, 2011 (11 sessions)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: ACI Reno, Diamond Heart Center
Instructor: Beverle Deerfoot
Registration & Information: 775-848-2158
Course Flier: ACI course 8 Flier >
There are no prerequisites for attendance, and homeworks, quizzes and final for this course are highly recommended, but are not required.
Taught by Beverle Deerfoot. Please call Beverle at 775-848-2158 for more information. Pre registration is appreciated.
There is a suggested donation of $10 per class for this course; no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Dharma is always free. Your donation helps support Diamond Heart Center and teaching expenses.
(Beverle Deerfoot has completed the 18 courses of the open teachings (The 18 ACI Formal Study Courses) and the 18 courses of the higher teachings, under the guidance of her teacher, Lama Sumati Marut. The 18 courses of the Asian Classics Institute were compiled and translated by Geshe Michael Roach from his 20 years of training in the Gelupka tradition of Tibetan Buddhism (the lineage of the Dalai Lamas), in monasteries in India and with his teacher Khen Rinpoche. Free online courses are available at The Knowledge Base or the Asian Classics Institute.)
Yoga Classes 4x a Week at Diamond Heart!
Tuesdays 12 Noon to 1:15pm with Tassy
VERY gentle yoga for all levels. Bring your mat and yourself. Absolutely no experience needed!!
Wednesday Evenings Gentle Yoga, 6:00pm with Molly: All levels welcome!
Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a mid-week break from all your stress!
Friday Morning, 9:30am to 11am with Tracy
Saturday Morning, All New Family Yoga with Amy - 9:30 am
Bring the kids, bring the grandparents~Everyone and all levels and ages are welcome. Adults $5, kids are FREE
Read More on the ACI Reno Yoga Classes Here >
Heart to Heart Sewing
A new offering at Diamond Heart… HEART TO HEART SEWING – Begins Sunday, November 13th from 1:00 to 3:00. Betsy and Diane will be sewing britches and sundresses for children in Africa. If you would like to join us, please bring your own portable sewing machine, an extension cord, and a folding card table. If you do not know how to sew there will be other duties available, such as cutting out material from patterns, pressing, and hand stitching. For more information please use the contact form or call the ACI Reno phone number (775-857-6745) and leave a message.
Come and discuss spirituality while learning to knit. All skill levels welcome. Never knitted before? We will teach and inspire you. Please bring a pair of large knitting needles (#13 or 15) and a skein of super bulky yarn.
Knitting From The Heart
Come chat about dharma, learn to knit or just bring a smile and enjoy some nice company!
Classes on available select Saturdays from 11:00-1:00, check calendar for specific dates
Location: ACI Reno, Diamond Heart Center
Instructor: Karen Sabo
Donations gladly accepted.
Call 775-351-5477 for more information.
Other Upcoming Events in the Planning Stage
New Friday Night Dharma Talks, Activities & Presentations!
Starting in January we hope, every Friday evening we will have a Dharma Event at the Center featuring local Sangha members presenting various topics. Watch for details soon on our Blog, Online Calendar, and Facebook and eblasts.
A Special Thank you to Lama Marut for his Visit And Talk about "What's Love Got To Do With It?", Lama Claire for her teachings on "Guru Yoga", and Lama Mira for her teachings on Tonglen!!! Please come back and teach… please teach, please teach!
> Click here to download the audio and video from Lama Marut's talk!
The Asian Classics Institute of Reno is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism in the Gelukpa tradition of the Dalai Lamas. Our spiritual director is Venerable Sumati Marut.
Thank you for your support and interest and please feel free to
contact us with any questions!
