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 Events

Sharon Salzberb teaching

 

Sharon Salzberg - The Forces of Kindness REGISTER HERE.

 

Green Tara Sadhana: Saturday, Dec 7, 10am – 12 Noon, In-Person

Green Tara is always ready to respond to the suffering she sees, and to transform fear. Join us for this monthly opportunity to expand your practice.

 

Intro to the Four Buddhist Philosophical Schools with Tenzin Namgyal

You are invited to be part of this unique opportunity to explore the four philosophical schools of Buddhism. Tenam will offer each session using a traditional format of explaining the origin, etymology, definition, classification, the three topics of basis, path and result of each school, along with some very foundational concepts such as person, impermanence, subatomic particles, and time. 3 Sundays, Dec 8, 15 and Jan 5, 10:00 – 11:30am, via Zoom. Please register for the Link.

 

VISIT OF THE SACRED ARTS TOUR: December 16 to 27     

Chod Puja for Clearing Obstacles: Tuesday, Dec 17, 5:30pm

Tibetan Merchandise Sale: Wednesday, Dec 18, 10am – 7pm

Momo Dinner and Stories from On The Road: Friday, Dec 20, 6pm

8 Verses of Training the Mind with Geshe Chaeden: Sunday, Dec 22, 10-11:30am

Buddha of Compassion Sacred Sand Mandala: Saturday, Dec 21, 10am Opening Ceremony to Thursday, Dec 26, 4pm Dissolution. Be a sponsor! $50 to $500. Please contact us or give a donation (mark it “Sponsorship for the Mandala” or call/text 502-619-1652 to request a personal house blessing or another event with them.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Drepung Gomang Monastery's 2023-25 Sacred Arts Tour

Drepung Gomang Monastery's 2023-24 Sacred Arts Tour

Visit the Sacred Arts Tour Schedule HERE.

Interested in a Visit at Your Location? 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, 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

2023-24 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 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 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

[email protected] for the link

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

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