Dharma Center News
Solidarity Prayers for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche
TENZIN DELEK RINPOCHE DIED IN CHINESE PRISON, 12 JULY 2015 Commemoration and Solidarity Prayer: Saturday, July 18, 1:00 pm Please join us, standing in solidarity with the people of Tibet, for this important commemoration and prayer for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. Recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated lama in the 1980s, Tenzin…
Read MoreOpening of new Compassion Center and Upcoming Khen Rinpoche's Special Teachings!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our Compassion Education Center Venerable Khen Rinpoche Yonten Dhamchoe, the Abbot of Drepung Gomang Monastery, and Chanzoe Geshe Khonchuk Gyatso, head of the Monastery’s Planning Commission, arrived on the 18th. Khen Rinpoche and Mayor Greg Fischer lead our Compassion Education Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Engaging Compassion Day, Tuesday, May 19th. Interfaith…
Read MoreStill Showing Tonight! THE MANY STOREYS AND LAST DAYS OF THOMAS MERTON
His Holiness Speaks about Thomas Merton! Friday, March 6th, 6:00pm doors open, 7:00pm Documentary St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (across from DGCEC, 330 N. Hubbards Lane) Please support this fundraiser for DGCEC! $8 pre-sale tickets, $10 at the door. Get the pre-sale rate by responding to the email below or buying tickets at DGCEC This new…
Read MoreLOSAR TASHI DELEK! Join Us For New Year Celebrations February 19-21
You are invited to the opening Losar ceremony on Thursday, February 19th at 7:30am when our Geshes will offer a traditional tea puja. Also please plan to join the celebration on Saturday, February 21st from 11am to 1pm. The event includes prayer, a Tsok Ceremony, and a Fire Puja followed by a potluck meal. It is auspicious to bring…
Read MoreSIGN UP NOW FOR OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT
All new and old DGCEC friends and members are warmly invited to sign up during our annual membership drive! Click here for an explanation and materials or pick up a form at the center. By signing up you help us form a stronger community, and you gain member benefits! Thank you so much! Click Here For…
Read MorePOTLUCK AND MOVIE NIGHT: FEBRUARY 27th
Are you are a long-term practitioner seeking helpful language to explain to friends why meditation and loving-kindness practices can change their minds and lives? Or are you just beginning, and are interested in knowing how mindfulness practices can help you have a healthier life? Come to this special potluck and movie night, Feb 27th …
Read MoreClick for Complete Holiday Schedule
Many wonderful things happening over the New Year a DGCEC…. Special Events and Coming Schedule Saturday, December 27th Teaching on Three Principal Aspects of the Path: 3:30pm Sunday, December 28th Teaching on Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva: 10am – Noon New Year’s Eve World Peace Sand Mandala Opening Ceremony: Wednesday, December 31st, Noon End…
Read MoreSpecial Puja & Healing Ceremony this Saturday
Special GREEN TARA PRAYER AND HEALING CEREMONY THIS SATURDAY 10:00am – Noon! Please join us for a very special Green Tara Puja this Saturday, Jan 3rd from 10am to Noon, followed by a potluck lunch. All who are ill or want to offer prayers for a loved-one who is ill are encouraged to bring an…
Read More54th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day
The Statement of the Kashag on the Occasion of the 54th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day: September 2, 2014 Today, as we celebrate the 54th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, the Kashag extends its warm greetings to all fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet. On this joyous occasion, we express our heartfelt gratitude to His…
Read MorePeacemaker of The Year
The Drepung Gomang Institute is named Louisville “Peacemaker of the Year” by Interfaith Paths to Peace August 28, 2014 IPP Executive Director Terry Taylor said, “Our friends at the Drepung Gomang Institute have reached out with spiritual peacemaking in every direction—to people of all religions, and to those who practice no religion. Over the last…
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