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.
Drepung Gomang Monastery's 2023-25 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.
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
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
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
with Anne Walter
Wednesday - Noontime Meditation
Led by various leaders and in various meditation styles
In-Person
Wednesdays 12:10 - 12:40 pm
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
Giving - How To Support Us
Discover the many ways in which your support can help us grow compassion in the world