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

The Center is Open - Masks Optional

Please visit in-person if you are healthy or connect via Zoom until you recover. Thank you for three years of patience!

Special thanks for all who make up our community. Learn more about membership HERE.

Upcoming Events

Nourish your compassionate heart with our diverse offerings.  See other programs and classes available In-Person or via Zoom: HERE.

 

SACRED MONTH OF SAKA DAWA

Special Saka Dawa Retreat on Saka Dawa Day Weekend

Saturday, June 3 to Sunday, June 4 with four sessions, In-person or via Zoom

For more info or Registration 

Great Appreciation Prayer of the Buddha of Compassion and

Offering of the Heart Sutra for World Peace – Saka Dawa Day

Sunday, June 4, 6:00pm, In-Person or via Zoom

Register for the Zoom Link

Introduction to Buddhism Dharma Talk – Shamatha Meditation

Saturday, June 10, 10:00am, In-Person or via Zoom

Register Here

Prayers for All Who are Suffering

Geshe Rapgyal, Geshe Sonam and Geshe Gedun hold in special prayer all who are suffering and all working for peace and nonviolence.

Join us in-person at 10am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays for these prayers for World Peace, for the community, and for special requests. You are welcome to be present in the shrine room for prayers that include the Heart Sutra, Green Tara Mantras, Tea Puja and Dedication prayers. Contact drepunggomangcompass[email protected] or 502-614-5616 to request prayers for your needs.

Dissolution and Dedication of the Medicine Buddha Sacred Sand Mandala on Monday, May 16, 2022 after 26 months of rituals and prayers for all suffering in the pandemic.  Watch Here.

 

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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, 9:00am - Noon

Sunday 10 - 11:30am

Special Dharma Classes

Special Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Classes

All Welcome

with Geshe Rapgyal

Registration Required

Sacred Arts Tour

Sacred Arts Tour - Events

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

Click for info about the 2023-24 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 training backed by Stanford research, and the Dalai Lama

Sign up here...

with Anne Walter

Wednesday - Noontime Meditation

Led by various leaders and in various meditation styles

On Cozad Taylor's Facebook Live

Wednesdays 12:10 - 12:50 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,

We are waiting for news about the 2023 Tour

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

[email protected] for the link

Giving - How To Support Us

Discover the many ways in which your support can help us grow compassion in the world

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