Upcoming Teachings and Events

 

SUNDAY TEACHING: “In Praise of Dependent Origination by Lama Tsongkhapa” with Geshe Rapgyal

Sundays, 10:00 - 11:30am, In-Person or via Zoom

Geshela will continue teaching on this essential text with Tenam interpreting. For the Zoom Link: [email protected].

 

NONVIOLENT LOUISVILLE GATHERING AND AFFIRMATIONS

Thursday, November 5, 11:00am - 12:00pm, DGCEC

Be part of expanding the Nonviolent Louisville movement and be encouraged by much work already taking place. The November speaker is Jeremy Jackson from Chestnut Street YMCA sharing how the Y’s efforts are growing a more caring community. We will offer Nonviolence Affirmations to Moms Demand Action and Jacob’s Ladder Outreach. Please register for this free event!

 

FUNDRAISER FOR JANGCHUB CHOELING LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER with Ani Tenzin Choyang, Project Leader

Monday, November 9, 6:00 – 8:00pm, DGCEC with a Tibetan Dinner and Presentation

Learn more about how you can support Jangchub Choeling Library and Learning Center, which is a project committed to becoming an educational institution dedicated to empowering women, encouraging young nuns to study subjects like science, English, and mathematics, and as a retreat center for women visiting from around the world.  Register for this Fundraiser for the Library Project: $40, $60, $80..

 

SPECIAL GREEN TARA RITUAL

Tuesday, November 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00 - 3:00pm

Please meditate with us during this meaningful Green Tara Ritual for releasing obstacles and for building compassion in our world. Geshe Rapgyal and visiting monks offer this prayer as preparation for the Festival of Faiths.

 

TEACHING ON DREAM YOGA with Ani Tenzin Choyang from Jangchub Choeling Nunnery

Thursday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:00pm, In-Person or via Zoom

Explore the ancient practice of “Dream Yoga” which begins with lucid awareness in sleep and an opportunity to transform dreams into meditative and investigative states. Ani Choyang shares her own work with leading sleep researchers and offers practical insights into a centuries old practice. Registration Fee Supports Jangchub Choeling Library and Learning Center in South India: $20, $25 or $30. 

 

INTRO TO SHAMATHA / CALM ABIDING MEDITATION with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, November 14, 10:00 – 11:00am, In-Person or via Zoom

Geshela will offer a Dharma Talk reflection on Shamatha / Calm Abiding Meditation, and lead participants in the practice. This class is offered for free for all who are interested, but please register for the Zoom Link or to join us In-Person.

 

GERARDO ABBOUD Teaches on “A Pure Gold Advice” by Ngawang Kunga Tenzin, the 3rd Khamtrul Rinpoche

Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22, In-Person and via Zoom

This text is a profound advice on the practice of the view, meditation, and conduct of Mahamudra, covering also essential changes of attitude we must develop to create the right conditions for a fruitful practice of this direct path to our true nature and final enlightenment. Cost: $85, $115, $145; Patron $250, or $65 for DGCEC Registered Members.  Register.

 

MEDITATION CLASSES in November - Read more here.

 

DROP-IN DHARMA STUDY GROUP

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm, In-person

Join this weekly drop-in to explore, discuss, meditate, and practice the Dharma as a group. Each session is facilitated by two of our fellow DGCEC Dharma students, Logan Bagwell and Christopher Proctor.

 

Prayer for Nonviolence and World Peace: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00am, 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.

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See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.