A Warm Welcome From Geshe Kalsang Rapgyal

Executive Director of Drepung Gomang Center For Engaging Compassion - Louisville's Tibetan Buddhist & Compassion Education Center

Dalai Lama in Louisville

Louisville's Center for Tibetan Buddhism

Experience weekly Tibetan Buddhist teachings, meditation & special ceremonies in the tranquil setting of the Tashi Gomang Dharma Center Shrine Room

Compassion Education Center

Offering classes in Compassion Engagement, Mind Training, Earth Reverence and Nonviolence Education for our Louisville community

Drepung Gomang Monastery

We are the North American Seat of Drepung Gomang Monastery in Southern India... home to over 2000 monks

Helping Preserve The Endangered Tibetan Culture

Working to raise awareness and support the fragile existence of Tibet

Interfaith Dialogue & Peacemaking

Promoting a pathway to peace and understanding between cultures and religious traditions

Sacred Arts Tour

Host & National Coordinator for the touring Drepung Gomang Monks as they promote compassion & Tibetan culture throughout the USA

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 begin teaching on Lama Tsongkhapa's essential text with Tenam interpreting. For the Zoom Link: [email protected].

 

THE SEARCH FOR BALANCE - CONTEMPLATION AND ACTION with Catherine Coldstream

The Second Annual Sister Martha Buser, OSU Lecture Series: Thursday, Oct 15, 4:30pm, Bellarmine University, Cralle Theater, 2001 Newburg Rd., 40205

Dr. Catherine Coldstream is an acclaimed writer, editor, mentor, broadcaster, and former Carmelite nun based in Oxford, UK. Dr. Coldstream will speak on the life balance sought by so many but elusive for most. Her talk will draw on her 12 years as a Carmelite nun as well as her varied experiences beyond the cloister. With degrees in Theology and Creative Writing from the Universities of Oxford and East Anglia, she has a PhD in Spiritual Memoir from London University, and tutors at Oxford Writing Mentors. Pam Raidt, noted educator and environmental activist, will be presented with the Sr. Martha Buser Spirit Award at the talk.Free and open to the public. Please register HERE. 

 

DHARMA TALK: 37 PRACTICES OF BODHISATTVAS with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, October 17, 10:00 - 11:00am, via Zoom or In-Person

Please join us for this Dharma Talk in English offered by our Spiritual Teacher, Geshe Rapgyal. In this introduction to Buddhism session we will explore the practices that are central to creating Bodhichitta Mind. All are welcome.  Please Register for the Zoom Link or to join us In-Person.

 

COMPASSION CULTIVATION TRAINING© with Anne Walter

8 Wednesdays: October 21 to December 16 (no class Thanksgiving Week), 4:00 - 6:00pm, via Zoom

Transformative. Rewired. Renewed joy in life and relationships. Skills for well-being that help your heart, your mind and your actions align! CCT develops the strength to be with suffering, the courage to take compassionate action, and the resilience to prevent empathy fatigue. CCT trains our minds using simple daily meditations, developing skills in relating to ourselves and others by intentionally choosing compassionate thoughts and actions, and creating a more joyful life. Hundreds of participants in Louisville have been inspired through this process. Sliding scale: $150, $275, or $395.  Register.

 

CHENREZIG / COMPASSION BUDDHA MEDITATION AND PRACTICE MINI-RETREAT with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, October 24, 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. This retreat, offered during Saka Dawa month when we commemorate the birth, enlightenment and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, is a wonderful opportunity to receive input from Geshela and to share group practice. Cost: $40, $50 or $60 which includes a simple lunch. Registration Required. 

 

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.

Register for upcoming classes and events:

 

See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.

 

Drepung Gomang Monastery's 2026-28 Sacred Arts Tour

We are hopeful that the new tour will be able to arrive in the Autumn. Please watch for information.

Visit the 2023-25 Sacred Arts Tour Schedule HERE.

Interested in a Visit at Your Location with the 2026-28 tour? Contact National Coordinator, Anne Walter for details: [email protected] or 502-619-1652.

 

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Featured Dharma Offerings

Wednesday - Meditation

Community meditation with chanting and prayers 

All Welcome!

with the Monks of DGCEC In-Person

Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday - Buddhist Teachings

All Welcome

with Geshe Rapgyal In-Person or via Zoom

2nd Saturday, 10 - 11am

One Saturday a Month:  Mini-Retreat, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday 10 - 11:30am

Special Dharma Classes

Special Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Classes

All Welcome

with Geshe Rapgyal

Registration Required

Sacred Arts Tour

2026-28 Sacred Arts Tour - Events

Be part of welcoming the new tour! Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances

Click for info about the 2026-28 Tour Schedule

 

 

Monthly - Green Tara Sadhana

Prayers and Offerings to Green Tara

All Welcome!

with DGCEC Monks

First Saturday, 10am - Noon, In-Person

Deity Meditation Retreat

Different practice each month

Registration Required

Check for Dates

Prayer Held on the Full Moon

Prayers and Offerings at the time of the full moon

All Welcome!

 

Visiting Dharma Teachers

We are honored to host many esteemed teachers

Learn More Here...

Offerings for the Community

Pujas, House Blessings, and Special Rituals 

Learn More Here

 

Featured Compassion Education Center Offerings

Compassion Cultivation Training

Cutting edge transformative secular training by principal author, Dr. Thupten Jinpa, based on contemporary neuroscience and centuries of practice

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with Anne Walter

Wednesday - Noontime Meditation

Led by various leaders and in various meditation styles

In-Person

Wednesdays 12:10 - 12:40 pm

Friday - Early Morning Meditation

Start the day with an "Awakening Meditation" session

On Hold 

Sacred Arts Tour - Events

Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances,

2023-24 Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour arrives July 25

Louisville's Arms of Compassion

Stand in solidarity with family and friends of those who have been murdered recently.

All Welcome!

Via Zoom - Fridays,12:00 - 12:30 pm

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