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24 Hour Contemplative Circle
Wednesday, December 2, Noon – Thursday, December 3, Noon Cosponsored by Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion What: Come and engage in a contemplative practice while sitting, standing, or walking within the circle of cushions. In the spirit of an eternal flame, to keep the circle alive, at least one person must remain…
Read MoreA Meaningful Tribute
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Read MoreSpecial Evening with Mayor Greg Fischer
What makes our local compassion leader “tick”? What is this “passion for compassion” all about? You will want to be part of this extraordinary event! Click Here to Reserve Your TicketPlease feel welcomed to forward this invitation to any friend you think may be interested.
Read MoreMonks at Yoga Central, Canton, Ohio (Oct 13-18)
Opening Ceremony, 1:00-2:30pm, $10 Wednesday October 14th Prayer Knot workshop, 4:00 – 5:30pm, $10 Meditation/Four Noble Truths, 7:00 – 8:30pm, $10 Thursday October 15th Mani Stone Workshop, 3:00-5:00 $20 (limited participants) Meditation/ Karma Lecture, 7-8:30pm, $10 Friday October 16th Authentic Tibetan Cooking Class Come learn and/or witness monks making Momo’s and Naan 1) Cooking Demonstration/…
Read MoreThe Geshes Tell Their Stories
24 Hour Vigil for Nonviolence
24 Hour Vigil for Nonviolence October 1, Noon to Noon, October 2 Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion 411 N. Hubbards Lane, 40207 Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Nonviolence is not a cloistered virtue to be practiced by the individual for his peace and…
Read MoreTwelve Days Toward Peace
Twelve Days Toward Peace September 21 – International Day of Peace to October 2 – International Day of Nonviolence All are invited to take these twelve days to explore, study, understand and practice of the value of non-harm and nonviolence. Take some time to consider alternatives to violence, to share strategies for resolving conflict, and…
Read MoreWorld Peace Sand Mandala at Harris Stowe State University (Sept 8-10)
The Drepung Gomang Monks will construct a World Peace Sand Mandala at Harris Stowe State University September 8-10 at the Emerson Performance Center!
Read MoreChenrezig (Compassion Buddha) Meditation Retreat on Sat. Sept 19
Chenrezig (Compassion Buddha) Meditation Retreat with Geshe Kalsang Rapgyal Saturday, September 19th 10:30am to 5:00pm 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. With a mantra, Om mani padme hum!…
Read MoreDGCEC Retreat Rooms Open September 1st!
Gift yourself with a silent retreat this fall. Pull away from the noise and busy-ness of your everyday life for a day to a week retreat right in the heart of St. Matthews / Windy Hills. Enjoy the peaceful quiet of the DGCEC retreat rooms where you can pray, meditate, write,…
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