Upcoming Events

SUNDAY DHARMA TALK: The Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Geshe Rapgyal: Sunday, January 25, 10:00-11:30am, In-Person or via Zoom

Geshela will offer Dharma Talks on various introduction to Buddhism topics over the next 8 weeks. Students are welcome to attend in-person without registration. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom Link or the text.

CHENREZIG MEDITATION PRACTICE MINI-RETREAT with Geshe Rapgyal: Saturday, January 31, 10:00am- 3:00pm, via Zoom or In-Person

Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) is the Bodhisattva of Compassion.  A bodhisattva is an enlightened being who has decided to delay becoming a fully enlightened Buddha and who lives in a compassionate spirit life for the sake of all beings. Chenrezig appears in many different forms to assist suffering beings. Join us for input from Geshela and group meditation practice. Sliding Scale:  $40, $50 or $60. Sponsor Rate: $90. Scholarships available. Register HERE.

TIBETAN NEW YEAR – LOSAR EVENTS: Year of the Fire Horse -  February 18 to 20

• Preparation Day Prayer: Tuesday, February 17, 5:00pm, In-Person or via Zoom   During this prayer we will dedicate the efforts of this past year. Join us if you can. Register please.

• First Day of Losar Traditional Prayer: Wednesday, February 18, 7:30am, In-Person and via Zoom  Begin the New Year with prayer and special Losar treats. Please register.

• Community Losar Celebration: Saturday, February 21, 11:00am, In-Person and via Zoom  Join this festive celebration! We will share a Long Life Prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, World Peace Prayer, Tsok and Fire Puja followed by a Community Potluck - Please bring a dish to share! Please register so we know to expect you.

TIBETAN MOMO DINNER & MOVIE NIGHT featuring “Microplastic Madness”: Friday, January 23, 5:30pm Dinner (preorder required), 6:10pm Free Movie

With stop-motion animation, heartfelt kid commentary, and interviews of experts and renowned scientists who are engaged in the most cutting edge research on the harmful effects of microplastics, this alarming, yet charming narrative, conveys an urgent message in user-friendly terms. These eleven year olds dive deep into the root causes of plastic pollution.  Taking on the roles of citizen scientists and community advocates, they collect local data, lead community outreach, and use their own local data to inform policy by testifying and rallying at City Hall. Then they turned their focus back to school, taking action in their cafeteria to eliminate all single-use plastic! Shown in over 45 countries; winner of 8 awards! (2019, 76 minutes). Dinner includes momos, salad, other tasties, shared community and the free movie.  Pre-Order Required. Cost: $25, $30 or $35.  

Prayer for Nonviolence and World Peace: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am, with our resident monks In-Person at DGCEC. Focus your intention and nourish your efforts.  All are welcome.

Wednesday Community Meditation: 7:00 - 8:00pm. All Are Welcome. 

DGCEC Offers Skills in Compassion Building, Meditation and Nonviolence

Learn skills for living well by expanding your compassion, centering in meditation, and exploring the many practices of non-harm.

See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.