DGCEC is Active with Online Events
We still have many ways to connect with you despite our physical center being closed!
Take a few moments to see what Compassion, Nonviolence and Meditation courses we are offering via Zoom under our "For All Classes and Events" button below.
Dedication Prayer, March 31, concluding a 12-day intensive ritual and the creation of a Medicine Buddha Sacred Sand Mandala. These prayers were offered to ease the suffering of COVID-19 crisis around the globe, and were followed by prayers for all those who have died from the virus.
Upcoming Events
DGCEC Continues Prayers for All Who are Suffering in this Pandemic
Geshe Rapgyal, Honorable Minyak Rinpoche, and Drepung Gomang monks hold in special prayer all who are ill, all mourning the death of loved-ones, all health care workers and support workers, and first responders who risk their lives to assist others at this time. We remember also all who stand for peace and nonviolence, with special attention to all suffering from racial injustice. Available on Facebook LIVE.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, January 18, 19, 21, and 22
10am: Medicine Buddha Ritual and Mantras, Green Tara Mantras
4:30pm: Great Aspiration Prayer for All People Who Have Died of Covid-19 with Tea Puja
Wednesday, January 20
10am: Medicine Buddha Ritual and Mantras, Green Tara Mantras
7pm: Community Meditation with DGCEC Prayer Book and silent meditation
Please note that these rituals are ONLINE only. For the most recent ritual, CLICK HERE. The center is not open to visitors, members or friends for the safety of all.
Please join us virtually online, on Facebook, or offer prayer from your own location. Together - even if separated - we can make a difference for our community.
Featured Dharma Offerings: During the Pandemic all offerings are on Facebook or through Zoom
Wednesday - Meditation
Community meditation with chanting and prayers
All Welcome!
with the Monks of DGCEC
Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday - Buddhist Teachings
All Welcome
with Geshe Rapgyal
Saturday 3:30 - 5 pm
Sunday 10 - Noon
Special Dharma Classes
Special Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Classes
All Welcome
with Geshe Rapgyal
Registration Required
Sacred Arts Tour - Events
Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances
Click for the 2019/20 Tour Schedule
Monthly - Green Tara Sadhana
Prayers and Offerings to Green Tara
All Welcome!
with DGCEC Monks
Saturday 10 - noon
Deity Meditation Retreat
Different Deity practice each month
Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Check for Dates
Featured Compassion Education Center Offerings
Compassion Cultivation Training
Cutting edge training backed by Stanford research, and the Dalai Lama
with Anne Walter
Wednesday - Noontime Meditation
Led by various leaders and in various meditation styles
Drop in
All Welcome!
Wednesdays 12:10 - 12:50 pm
Friday - Early Morning Meditation
Start the day with an "Awakening Meditation" session
Drop in
All Welcome!
with Peter Buecker, MD
Fridays 7:30 - 8 am
Sacred Arts Tour - Events
Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances
Click for their 2019/20 Tour Schedule
Louisville's Arms of Compassion
Stand in solidarity with family and friends of those who have been murdered recently.
All Welcome!
Call DGCEC Office for Dates
Fridays 12:00 - 12:30 pm
Giving - How To Support Us
Discover the many ways in which your support can help us grow compassion in the world