Upcoming Events

 

MEDICINE BUDDHA MEDITATION MINI-RETREAT with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, Sept 14, 10:00am-3:00pm, In-Person and via Zoom

Medicine Buddha is an enlightened being who has unbiased compassion for all living beings. He protects sentient beings from physical and mental sickness and other dangers and obstacles, and helps to eradicate the three poisons – attachment, hatred, and ignorance – which are the source of all sickness and danger. In this mini-retreat Geshela offers four sessions that includes teaching, visualization practice and meditation with breaks between them. All are welcome! Sliding Scale: $40, $50 or $60 which also includes a simple lunch. Some partial scholarships are available. Register HERE.

 

SUNDAY TEACHING: “Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva” with Geshe Rapgyal - Sunday in September, 10-11:30am, In-Person or via Zoom.  Geshela will continue the teaching on Shantideva’s essential text, Chapter 8, this week. Students are welcome to attend in-person without registration. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom Link or the text.

 

DGCEC’s 10^th Annual

TWELVE DAYS TOWARD PEACE 2024: September 21 to October 2

Neuroscience has confirmed that when we hear or see stories of real people sharing goodness, kindness, compassion or peace, then we are much more likely to do the same. Do you need some encouragement and companionship on the path of nourishing an attitude of compassion and nonharm?  Join us during this 10th annual 12 Days Toward Peace with many FREE opportunities.

We may feel small, but each of us can make a difference.

 

Chalk It Up For Peace - International Day of Peace: Saturday, Sept 21, 10:00 – 11:30am, at All Peoples Unitarian Universalist Church, 4936 Brownsboro Rd, 40222.  This FREE Family-Friendly event includes Music with John Gage, Chalk Art, Peace Post Cards, Peace-Stories Time, Bags for the Earth and more!  Please register and bring friends! REGISTER

 

Morning Practice for Nonviolence: Daily, 7:30-8:00am, via Zoom. Set an intention to expand nonviolence in your heart and actions each day, guided by a community peacemaker. REGISTER

 

12-Hour Vigil for Nonviolence: Wednesday, Sept 25, 8:00am to 8:00pm, In-Person at DGCEC. Each hour is hosted by a different group and marked by meditation, song, poetry or prayer. Join at any time you are able.

 

Peacemaker Conversation “Solidarity Through Organizing”: Carla Wallace, Pam McMichael and Cory Lockhart, Thursday, Sept 26, 12 – 1pm, via Zoom or Facebook LIVE. Join us for a conversation about intersectional justice work. REGISTER

 

Louisville’s Arms of Compassion: Friday, Sept 27, 12 - 12:30pm, at the Contemplative Garden (828 S. 4th St, 40203), to stand in solidarity with those who have lost someone to murder and to take a pledge of nonviolence.  All are welcome.

 

The Buddhist Practice of Non-Harm with Geshe Rapgyal:  Saturday, Sept 28, 10:00 – 11:00am, In-Person and via Zoom.    Learn more about the ancient practices of non-harm which serve as the foundation for Buddhism.  Explore altruistic mind and compassionate living from a philosophical and practical perspective. REGISTER

 

Nonviolence Movie Night Featuring the Documentary “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” with Discussion led by Cory Lockhart, Saturday, Sept 28, 6-7:30pm   This movie chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. REGISTER

 

Peacemaker Conversation “Moving Forward Together”: Charles Booker and Cory Lockhart, Tuesday, Oct 1, 12-1:00pm, In-Person at DGCEC and via Zoom. Be heartened by stories of unexpected connections, inspired by visionary work for a better future, and challenged to work for peace from whatever position you find yourself in. REGISTER

 

International Day of Nonviolence Events: Four Events on Wednesday, October 2

• “Chalk it up for Nonviolence”: All are invited to a citywide project of writing and repeating wisdom-quotes that help raise awareness of the language and practice of nonviolence.
• “Celebration of Gandhi’s Birthday” with dedication of 12 Days Toward Peace: 12:00-1:00pm, at DGCEC
• “We Are The Nonviolent Cities Project” Teach-In with Pace e Bene and DGCEC: 5:00-6:00pm, via Zoom. REGISTER
• “Nonviolence 101” Teach-In through Pace e Bene: 7-8:30pm, via Zoom. REGISTER

 

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.

 

Peacemakers to Light the Path: Reflections about the lives and wisdom of great nonviolence practitioners, one each day to inspire you:  https://www.facebook.com/12DaysTowardPeace

 

DGCEC Offers Many Meditation Classes and Other Programs 

See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.

 

VISIT BY H.E. KHEN RINPOCHE JIGME GYATSO – Drepung Gomang Monastery’s Abbot: August 16-18

DGCEC was honored to host our Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Jigme Gyatso, 81st Abbot of Drepung Gomang Monastery, for his second visit to the United States.