Upcoming Teachings and Events
SUNDAY TEACHING: “Guide to the Way of the Bodhisattva" with Geshe Rapgyal
Sundays, 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].
GREEN TARA SADHANA
Saturday, September 5, 9:00 – 11:00 am, In-Person (NOTE different time!)
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. All are welcome.
DHARMA TALK: 37 PRACTICES OF A BODHISATTVA with Geshe Rapgyal
Saturday, September 12, 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 for the Zoom Link or to join us In-Person.
DROP-IN DHARMA STUDY GROUP
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm, In-person
Join this weekly drop-in to explore, discuss, meditate, and practice the Dharma as a group. Each session is facilitated by two of our fellow DGCEC Dharma students, Logan Bagwell and Christopher Proctor.
Prayer for Nonviolence and World Peace: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00am, 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 upcoming classes and events:
Give for Good Louisville 2026 - Thursday, September 10
This online giving opportunity will offer chances to multiply any gift to DGCEC between 12:00am and 11:59pm on Sept 10
Compassion Celebration - Give for Good Louisville 2026 - led by Maggie Jezreel
Thursday, Sept 10, 7:00 - 9:00pmThis event for free, but please register so we can prepare supplies and snacks.
Mindfulness & Megapixels led by Terry Cozad Taylor
Saturday, September 19, 9:00 - 11:30am. $25 fee. Register HERE.
Active Bystander Training facilitated by Nonviolent Owensboro
Saturday, September 19, 2:30 – 4:30pm, In-Person, FREE. Register.
Book Discussion of “Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love” by Rev. James Lawson, Jr. and Emily Yellin facilitated by Terry Cozad Taylor and Jeremy Jackson
3 Sundays, September 20, 27 and October 4, 2:00 - 3:00pm, at Chestnut Street Family YMCA. Register.
See All Classes in Universal Human Values HERE.
Drepung Gomang Monastery's 2026-28 Sacred Arts Tour

We are hopeful that the new tour will be able to arrive in the Autumn. Please watch for information.
Visit the 2023-25 Sacred Arts Tour Schedule HERE.
Interested in a Visit at Your Location with the 2026-28 tour? Contact National Coordinator, Anne Walter for details: [email protected] or 502-619-1652.
Featured Dharma Offerings
Wednesday - Meditation
Community meditation with chanting and prayers
All Welcome!
with the Monks of DGCEC In-Person
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday - Buddhist Teachings
All Welcome
with Geshe Rapgyal In-Person or via Zoom
2nd Saturday, 10 - 11am
One Saturday a Month: Mini-Retreat, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 10 - 11:30am
Special Dharma Classes
Special Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Classes
All Welcome
with Geshe Rapgyal
Registration Required
2026-28 Sacred Arts Tour - Events
Be part of welcoming the new tour! Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances
Click for info about the 2026-28 Tour Schedule
Monthly - Green Tara Sadhana
Prayers and Offerings to Green Tara
All Welcome!
with DGCEC Monks
First Saturday, 10am - Noon, In-Person
Featured Compassion Education Center Offerings
Compassion Cultivation Training
Cutting edge transformative secular training by principal author, Dr. Thupten Jinpa, based on contemporary neuroscience and centuries of practice
with Anne Walter
Wednesday - Noontime Meditation
Led by various leaders and in various meditation styles
In-Person
Wednesdays 12:10 - 12:40 pm
Sacred Arts Tour - Events
Find out more about house blessings, sand mandalas, and cultural performances,
2023-24 Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour arrives July 25
Louisville's Arms of Compassion
Stand in solidarity with family and friends of those who have been murdered recently.
All Welcome!
Via Zoom - Fridays,12:00 - 12:30 pm
[email protected] for the link
Giving - How To Support Us
Discover the many ways in which your support can help us grow compassion in the world
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