Upcoming Teachings and Events

 

DEDICATION PRAYER of SAKA DAWA MONTH: Sunday, June 14, 11:30am (after the regular Sunday teaching) – All are welcome to dedicate your efforts and to continue your path at generating Bodhichitta Mind.

 

SUNDAY TEACHING: “Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva" Chapter 9 on Wisdom with Geshe Rapgyal

Sunday, June 14, 10:00 - 11:30am, In-Person or via Zoom

Geshela continues teaching on Shantideva’s essential text with Tenam interpreting. For the Zoom Link: [email protected]. There is no regular teaching on Sunday, May 31 - Join us for Saka Dawa events.

 

DHARMA TALK: 37 PRACTICES OF A BODHISATTVA with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 - 11:00am, via Zoom or In-Person

Please join us on the second Saturday of each month for a Dharma Talk in English offered by our Spiritual Teacher, Geshe Kalsang Rapgyal. In this introduction to Buddhism session we will explore the practices that are central to creating Bodhichitta Mind. All are welcome.  Please Register HERE.  

 

VAJRASATTVA MEDITATION MINI-RETREAT with Geshe Rapgyal

Saturday, June 20, 10 – 3pm, In-Person or via Zoom

Vajrasattva is the Buddha of Purification. This one-day retreat will provide participants the opportunity to purify whatever karmic negativities that we have accumulated in the past. This practice of recitation and visualization will also help us to overcome our present suffering, remove causes of our future suffering, as well as removing obstacles to our meditation and spiritual practice. The retreat is divided into four sessions with breaks between.  Each session includes a teaching, visualization practice, and meditation.  Cost on a Sliding Scale: $40, $50 or $60 which includes a delicious, vegetarian lunch and helps us provide for the center’s costs. Please Register HERE or 502-614-5616.

 

WALK FOR PEACE LOUISVILLE

Saturday, June 27, 9-11am, Gathering outside PCUSA, 100 Witherspoon St, 40202

Join this city-wide event to use our words, our feet, and our hope to declare that Love Transforms! This event features the creation of a Flower Mandala for Peace by Jenny Bell outside PCUSA, speakers from the community, a 2 mile walk in the downtown area, and a closing ritual. Join us as a people who envision peace and flourishing for everyone in our community and world. Walk for Peace Louisville is sponsored by DGCEC and Nonviolent Louisville. Our growing list of Peace Partners includes Presbyterian Church USA, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, St. William Church, Locust Grove, The Muhammad Ali Center, Center for Interfaith Relations, ListenLearnAct, Roots 101, Tu An Temple, iAccompany, Muslim Americans for Compassion, Passionist Earth & Spirit Center, Feed Louisville, ChooseWell Communities, Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University, La Casita, and Buddha Blessed Temple. Register HERE or call 502-614-5616.

 

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF THE 91ST BIRTHDAY OF HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA

Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:00pm

Together we honor His Holiness’ great life of peacemaking and international compassion-building.  The event will include interfaith speakers, wisdom quotes, a Fire Puja, and a Long Life Prayer for His Holiness. Stay for a reception and a birthday cake! Registration Requested HERE or call 502-614-5616.

 

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. 

 

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.

Register for

Compassion Cultivation Training HERE.

Engaging Nonviolence Intro HERE.

Tibetan Sound Bowl Journey and Meditation HERE.

Tibetan Momo Dinner and Movie Night featuring "Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo – The Great Mother" HERE.

Nonviolent Louisville Gathering and Affirmations HERE.

 

See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.