Upcoming Events

THE POWER OF COMPASSION: In Gratitude for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Mission

Sunday, May 18, 3-4:30 pm, In-Person and via Zoom

You are invited to join us to honor His Holiness’ great kindness through nine decades of compassion commitment, to reflect on vital projects that have grown from his 2013 visit, and to recommit to compassionate living. This event at DGCEC’s is part of a world-wide “Year of Compassion” (CompassionRising.com) celebration. Thupten Jinpa, long time translator for His Holiness, will speak about the international significance of His Holiness’ four principal commitments. Well respected speakers will address the expansion of compassion locally and in the United States as we also mark the 12th anniversary of “Engaging Compassion” when His Holiness blessed DGCEC and spoke to 17,000 people in Louisville. FREE EVENT but Please Register HERE or 502-614-5616.

"Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva" with Geshe Rapgyal

Sundays, 10:00 - 11:30am - Join us for this ongoing teaching! Please join us in-person or email for the Zoom Link: [email protected].

Buddhist Psychology and the Nature of the Mind with Geshe Rapgyal: 9 Sundays, May 25 to July 27, 1-3pm, In-Person and via Zoom   Explore the mind, guided by the great Nalanda Buddhist Tradition. This special Dharma offering is in response to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s vision and effort to share this ancient tradition in accessible language. During this nine week class Geshe Rapgyal will introduce the nature of the mind and its typology, the distinction between sensory and primary mind, mental factors and their processes of perceptions, and mind training through meditation. The content of the class is based on Science and Philosophy in the Indian Buddhist Classics, Vol 2: The Mind (Conceived and introduced by HH the Dalai Lama, edited by Thupten Jinpa; Wisdom Publications, 2020). This text is required for participation and is available at a discount in DGCEC’s Tibetan Marketplace. Sliding scale: $125, $160, $195, or $300 Sponsor Rate. Read More or REGISTER HERE.

Prayer for Nonviolence and World Peace: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am, with Geshe Rapgyal and Ven. Samdup, 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.