Upcoming Events

SUNDAY TEACHING Resumes January 18

YEAR-END DEDICATION MEDITATION MINI-RETREAT with Anne Walter

Wednesday, December 31, 2:00 - 5:00pm, In-Person or via Zoom

Mark the end of 2025 along with a formal dedication of all good efforts from the year – and make a prayer-filled transition to the New Year through this mini-retreat either in-person in DGCEC’s Shrine Room or via Zoom.  Anne will offer input on expanding our compassion muscles and making a commitment to non-harm, and we will share a number of meditation sessions together. This mini-retreat is dedicated to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, for all who are expanding compassion and practicing nonviolence, for those who were killed in Louisville in 2025 or are suffering in war, and for anyone who is oppressed by injustice. DGCEC offers this retreat as a year-end gift to the community but a donation to support our compassion mission is welcome. Register HERE.   

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE NEW YEAR’S DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE: Thursday, January 1, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00am, St. William Church, 1226 W. Oak Street, 40210

Set your compassionate intention for 2026 during this contemplative gathering. Be inspired by interfaith prayers offered by diverse faith leaders, plus aspirations for a new year of peace, nonviolence, and care for all beings.  Reflective, focused, and inspiring. Join us in-person at St. William or via Zoom. This 28th Annual Event is Cosponsored by DGCEC and St. William Church. Register HERE.

GREEN TARA SADHANA: Saturday, January 3, 10:00am – 12:00 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.

CHENREZIG MEDITATION PRACTICE MINI-RETREAT with Geshe Rapgyal: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:00am- 3:00pm, via Zoom or In-Person

Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) is the Bodhisattva of Compassion.  A bodhisattva is an enlightened being who has decided to delay becoming a fully enlightened Buddha and who lives in a compassionate spirit life for the sake of all beings. Chenrezig appears in many different forms to assist suffering beings. Join us for input from Geshela and group meditation practice. Sliding Scale:  $40, $50 or $60. Sponsor Rate: $90. Scholarships available. Register HERE.

Prayer for Nonviolence and World Peace: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am, with our resident monks In-Person at DGCEC. Focus your intention and nourish your efforts.  All are welcome.

Wednesday Community Meditation: 7:00 - 8:00pm. All Are Welcome. No session on Wednesday, December 31.

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.