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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 2014 well and begin 2015 auspiciously as part of this five day prayer for non-violence in the United States and around the world. Join interfaith and community leaders for the opening ceremony from Noon to 1:00pm at DGCEC. Then follow the construction over the next days:
Wednesday, 12/31: 1 – 6pm
Thursday, 1/1/2015: 2 – 6pm
Friday, 1/2/: 10am – 5pm
Saturday, 1/3: Noon to 3pm
Sunday, 1/4: 2 – 5pm with the Dissolution Ceremony at 4:30pm
Special Meditation Vigil for the New Year:
Wednesday, December 31st, 7-8:00pm
Join us in “seeing the old year out” with chanting, meditation, simple refreshments
New Year’s Day
World Day of Prayer for Peace Service
Thursday, January 1st, 2015, 10-11:00am
You are invited to join Drepung Gomang monks and other interfaith leaders for this reflective prayer at St. William, 1226 W. Oak Street, 40210.
Saturday, January 3rd
Special GREEN TARA PRAYER AND HEALING CEREMONY 
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 offering donation of flowers/fruit for the altar, potluck food to share for lunch, and a financial donation ($5 to $10 suggested).
Green Tara Prayer: 10am – Noon
Teaching on The Four Noble Truths and Two Truths: 3:30pm
Sunday, January 4th
Teaching on Shantideva’s Way of the Bodhisattva: 10am – Noon
Creation of Sand Mandala: 2 – 5pm
Mandala Dissolution Ceremony: 4:30pm