Introduction To Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center
DGCEC welcomes seekers, committed Buddhist practitioners, and those who are curious about the tradition.
Appointments are requested to meet with our teacher, Geshe Kalsang Rapgyal. Please call 502-614-5616.
Shrine Room Etiquette
All are welcome to weekly dharma talks and community meditation. Special events and visiting teachers require registration and a fee making such wonderful offerings possible in our community.
Please be mindful:
- Shoes belong by the door of the center (bare feet are acceptable)
- Phones must be turned off (“vibrate” setting can be heard by others) and put away until you depart
- Whispering during teachings or meditation distracts others
- Leave all drinks outside the shrine room
Suggested book for Introduction to Buddhism Classes at Drepung Gomang Center (2019):
Kindness, Clarity and Insight
By H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated and edited by Jeffery Hopkins
Opening of the Eye of New Awareness
By H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated by Donald S. Lopez with Jeffrey Hopkins
The World of Tibetan Buddhism
By H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated, edited and annotated by Dr. Thupten Jinpa
The Meaning of Life - Buddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect
By H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins
The Four Noble Truths
By H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated by Dr. Thupten Jinpa, edited by Dominique Side & Dr. Thupten Jinpa
Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions
By H.H. the Dalai Lama and Ven Thubten Chodron
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism by John Powers
Buddhism for Beginners by Thubten Chodron
Essential Tibetan Buddhism by Robert A. F. Thurman