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[SAT monks at DGCEC](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sat-monks-at-dgcec/) - [Sacred Arts Tour in Miller Beach/Gary, IN](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-in-miller-beachgary-in/) - [A Direct Path to One's Essential Being with Gerardo Abboud November 17 - 19, 2017](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/a-direct-path-to-ones-essential-being-with-gerardo-abboud-november-17-19-2017/) - [Exploring Spirituality Through Creativity with Terry “Cozad” Taylor - Sign Up Deadline this Thursday 5pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/2242-2/) - Join artist and interfaith leader Terry “Cozad” Taylor for three mornings of spiritual exploration via creativity at Louisville's Compassion Education Center. - [Sacred Art Tour at Global Village Museum, Fort Collins, CO](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-art-tour-at-global-village-museum-fort-collins-co/) - [Sacred Art Tour's Sept Program in Colorado](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-art-tours-sept-program-in-colorado/) - [Upcoming Dharma Offering](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/upcoming-dharma-offering/) - [Growing Love in Tibet (Sunday, Sept 17, 4:30pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/growing-love-in-tibet-sunday-sept-17-430pm/) - [The Practice of Compassion in Buddhism with Tenam](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-practice-of-compassion-in-buddhism-with-tenam/) - [Upcoming programs](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/upcoming-programs/) - [Upcoming events in August and September](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/upcoming-events-in-august-and-september/) - [12 DAYS TOWARD PEACE](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/12-days-toward-peace/) - [Everyday Wakefulness: Deepening (or beginning) Your Meditation Practice with Scott Tusa](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/everyday-wakefulness-deepening-or-beginning-your-meditation-practice-with-scott-tusa/) - [SAT in California (Aug 7-31)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sat-in-california-aug-7-31/) - [Tibetan Cultural Days (July 21-22)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-cultural-days-july-21-22/) - [GSAT at Nitsan Buddhist Temple](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/gsat-at-nitsan-buddhist-temple/) - [Green Tara Meditation Retreat](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/green-tara-meditation-retreat/) - [Program from June 25-July 2, 2017](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/program-from-june-25-july-2-2017/) - [HHDL Birthday celebration, Community meditation and World peace prayer](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/2146-2/) - [Summer time opportunities for Mind and Heart expansion](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/summer-time-opportunities-for-mind-and-heart-expansion/) - [June 20-24 - Sand Mandala @ Gaithersburg, MD.](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/june-20-24-sand-mandala-gaithersburg-md/) - [June 13-June 18 @ Yoga Tree, Blooming Glen, PA](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/june-13-june-18-yoga-tree-blooming-glen-pa/) - [New Sunday Class - Tsongkhapa's two short texts](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/new-sunday-class-tsongkhapas-two-short-texts/) - [May 31-June 4 @ Sun Dog Yoga Studio, Doylestown, PA](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/may-31-june-4-sun-dog-yoga-studio-doylestown-pa/) - [Meditation Retreat & Prayer commemorating Buddha Shakyamuni's Birthday, Enlightenment and Passing Away with Geshe Kalsang Rapgyal](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/meditation-retreat-prayer-commemorating-buddha-shakyamunis-birthday-enlightenment-and-passing-away-with-geshe-kalsang-rapgyal/) - [Saka Dawa practice Invitation](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/saka-dawa-practice-invitation/) - [Free Classes Starting At The Compassion Education Center](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/free-compassion-classes/) - [Vajrasattva Meditation Retreat - May, 20 Saturday (10:30-5:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/vajrasattva-meditation-retreat-may-20-saturday-1030-500pm/) - [The Self-Care Solution: Becoming Your Own Best Friend with Harry Pickens Tuesday, May 9 6:30 – 8:30pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-self-care-solution-becoming-your-own-best-friend-with-harry-pickens-tuesday-may-9-630-830pm/) - [Sacred Arts Tour from May 8-15, Richmond, VA](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-from-may-8-15-richmond-va/) - [Dharma protector petition prayer (Sunday, April 16, 4:30-6:30pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/dharma-protector-petition-prayer-sunday-april-16-430-630pm/) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/upcoming-events/) - [Sacred Arts Tour program from April 10-14](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-program-from-april-10-14/) - [Sacred Arts Tour Updated Schedule](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-updated-schedule/) - [Ways to Help Tibet](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/ways-to-help-tibet/) - [Monk's Program at Spartanburg, SC](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/monks-program-at-spartanburg-sc/) - [Tibetan Momo dinner and Cultural Performance (Feb, 17 Friday 6:00-8:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-momo-dinner-and-cultural-performance-feb-17-friday-600-800pm/) - [Sacred Art Tour program (Feb 6-12), Unity of Citrus County, FL](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-art-tour-program-feb-6-12-unity-of-citrus-county-fl/) - [Tibetan New Year at DGCEC!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-new-year-at-dgcec/) - [Sacred Arts Tour at Florida Craft Art](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-at-florida-craft-art/) - [Sand Mandala at Lighthouse Art Center, Tequesta, FL](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sand-mandala-at-lighthouse-art-center-tequesta-fl/) - [Sand Mandala at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Key West, FL](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sand-mandala-at-st-pauls-episcopal-church-key-west-fl/) - [Sand Mandala @ Rime Center, Kansas City, Missouri.](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sand-mandala-rime-center-kansas-city-missouri/) - [Sacred Arts Tour departed DGCEC after successful events!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-dec-program-at-dgcec-dec-5-11/) - [The Great Prayer for Peace and Happiness for All Beings (Nov 18, 2016 - April, 2017)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-great-prayer-for-peace-and-happiness-for-all-beings-nov-18-2016-april-2017/) - [Feng Shui Workshop, with Will LeStrange (DGCEC's Interior Designer) "Change Your Space - Change Your Life!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/feng-shui-workshop-with-will-lestrange-dgcecs-interior-designer/) - [Sacred Arts Tour Schedule (2016-2017)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-2016-17-drepung-gomang-sacred-arts-tour-will-arrive-in-early-december-2016-watch-the-calendar-for-updates/) - [First Annual MACHIK GLOBAL DINNER Saturday, Nov 5, 6pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/first-annual-machik-global-dinner-saturday-nov-5-6pm/) - [Embodying Compassion - Living By The Light of Our True Self with The Dalai Lama's Translator - Gerardo Abboud November 18-20](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/gerardo-abboud/) - Join Gerardo Abboud at Louisville Compassion Education Center for Embodying Compassion - Living in the Light of Our True Self. Nov 18-20 All details here - [Lam rim class continues...(Sunday, Oct 2, 2:00-3:30pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/lam-rim-class-continues-sunday-oct-2-200-300pm/) - [ENGAGING WONDER, A CHRISTIAN PATH TO WHOLENESS with Joe Grant: 3 Thursdays, Sept 15, 22, 29, 7:00 – 8:30pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/engaging-wonder-a-christian-path-to-wholeness-with-joe-grant-3-thursdays-sept-15-22-29-700-830pm/) - [Chenrezig (Compassion Buddha) Retreat, Saturday, Sept 17 (10:30am-5:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/chenrezig-compassion-buddha-retreat-saturday-sept-17-1030am-500pm/) - [The 49th Day Prayer Services for Venerable Geshe Loten - Sat, Aug 27 (5:15-6:30)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-49th-day-prayer-services-for-venerable-geshe-loten-sat-aug-27-515-630/) - [DGCEC BENEFIT YARD SALE - Sunday, August 28th (2:00 – 6:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/dgcec-benefit-yard-sale-sunday-august-28th-200-600pm/) - [Refuge Recovery Meditation Meeting Launching August 23! Tuesdays, 8-9pm (Shrine Room)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/refuge-recovery-meditation-meeting-launching-august-23-tuesdays-8-9pm-shrine-room/) - [Mindful Self-Compassion with Pamela Cotton, PhD 8 Tuesdays, Sept 13 – Nov 1, 6:30 – 9:00pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/mindful-self-compassion-with-pamela-cotton-phd-8-tuesdays-aug-30-oct-18-630-900pm-includes-4-hour-retreat-on-saturday-september-24/) - [366 VISUAL JOURNAL & SPIRITUAL JOURNEY: An Installation of 366 Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles with Cozad Terry Taylor: Wednesday, August 31, 5:00 – 7:00pm, FREE.](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/366-visual-journal-spiritual-journey-an-installation-of-366-hand-painted-ceramic-tiles-with-cozad-terry-taylor-wednesday-august-31-500-700pm-free/) - [TWELVE DAYS TOWARD PEACE 2016, September 21 to October 2](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/twelve-days-toward-peace-2016-september-21-to-october-2/) - [DYNAMIC NONVIOLENCE: STUDYING PEACE FOR LIVING with Cory Lockhart: 8 Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm, Oct 12 – Dec 7 (no class the day before Thanksgiving)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/dynamic-nonviolence-studying-peace-for-living-with-cory-lockhart-8-wednesdays-430-630pm-oct-12-dec-7-no-class-the-day-before-thanksgiving/) - [Vajrasattva Meditation Retreat, August 20, Saturday (10:30-5:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/vajrasattva-meditation-retreat-august-20-saturday-1030-500pm/) - [Memorial Service for Ven. Geshe Loten on Saturday, July 23, 3:00–6:45pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/memorial-service-for-ven-geshe-loten-on-saturday-july-23-300-645pm/) - [His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 81st Birthday Celebration at DGCEC - July 6 & 9!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/his-holiness-the-dalai-lamas-81st-birthday-celebration-at-dgcec/) - [Farewell Celebration for Sacred Arts Tour Monks -Sunday, June 5, 6:30pm](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/farewell-celebration-for-sacred-arts-tour-monks/) - [Sacred Arts Tour Events in Louisville (May 22-29 & June 5)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-events-in-louisville-may-22-29-june-5/) - [Drepung Tripa Rinpoche Khensur Lobsang Tenpa visits Louisville May 2016](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/drepung-tripa-rinpoche-khensur-lobsang-tena-visits-louisville-may-2016/) - [Chenrezig Retreat on Auspicious Saka Dawa Full Moon Day - May 21, 2016](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/chenrezig-retreat-on-auspicious-saka-dawa-full-moon-day-may-21-2016/) - [Register Now for Excellent New Classes!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/register-now-for-excellent-new-classes/) - [Prayers for Geshe Lobsang Tsultrim - May 17, 2016](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/prayers-for-geshe-lobsang-tsultrim-may-17-2016/) - [Sacred Arts Tour at Material Culture, Philadelphia, PA (May 4-8)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacred-arts-tour-at-material-culture-philadelphia-pa-may-4-8/) - [International Mother Earth Day](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/international-mother-earth-day/) - [April (18-23) Event at NYC](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/april-18-23-event-at-nyc/) - [New Classes Begin April 5](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/new-classes-begin-april-5/) - [VAJRASATTVA MEDITATION RETREAT](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/vajrasattva-meditation-retreat/) - [CONCERT FOR CONTEMPLATION with Harry Pickens](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/concert-for-contemplation-with-harry-pickens/) - [Register Now - Meditation: Personal Insight & Spiritual Awakening Workshop](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/register-now-meditation-personal-insight-spiritual-awakening-workshop/) - [Register Now - Bring Kindness and Clarity to a Challenging Time](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/register-now-bring-kindness-and-clarity-to-a-challenging-time/) - [Tibetan National Uprising Day March 10](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-national-uprising-day/) - Commemoration and Prayer Gathering Thursday, March 10, 2016, 7 – 8:30pm Historical Context Message from Central Tibetan Administration Standing Strong - [Register Now for Excellent Classes that Begin Soon:](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/register-now-for-excellent-classes-that-begin-soon/) - [Honoring Venerable Chatral Rinpoche Feb 8th](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/honoring-venerable-chatral-rinpoche/) - [Losar Celebration Feb 13 - 2016 Year of the Fire Monkey](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/losar-celebration-2016-4143-year-of-the-fire-monkey/) - [Chenrezig (Compassion Buddha) Meditation Retreat Feb 27](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/compassion-buddha-retreat-feb-27/) - [Tour Monks February Schedule](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tour-monks-february-schedule/) - [Anam Thubten Retreat March 24-26](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/anam-thubden-retreat/) - March 24-26 Draping Gomang Center For Engaging Compassion welcomes the return of Tibetan Buddhist Teacher, Anam Thubten. All welcome, click here for tickets. - [Medicine Buddha Meditation Retreat](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/medicine-buddha-meditation-retreat/) - Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:30am to 5:00pm Discover how to use the Medicine Buddha meditation for generating health and more compassion. All Welcome! - [24 Hour Contemplative Circle](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/24-hour-contemplative-circle/) - 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 within the circle at any given moment throughout the 24 hour period. - [A Meaningful Tribute](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/a-meaningful-tribute/) - [Special Evening with Mayor Greg Fischer](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/special-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! - [Monks at Yoga Central, Canton, Ohio (Oct 13-18)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/monks-at-yoga-central-canton-ohio-oct-13-18/) - [The Geshes Tell Their Stories](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-geshes-tell-their-stories/) - [24 Hour Vigil for Nonviolence](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/24-hour-vigil-for-nonviolence/) - [Twelve Days Toward Peace](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/twelve-days-toward-peace/) - [World Peace Sand Mandala at Harris Stowe State University (Sept 8-10)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/world-peace-sand-mandala-at-harris-stowe-state-university-sept-8-10/) - [Chenrezig (Compassion Buddha) Meditation Retreat on Sat. Sept 19](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/chenrezig-compassion-buddha-meditation-retreat-with-geshe-kalsang-rapgyal/) - [DGCEC Retreat Rooms Open September 1st!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/dgcec-retreat-rooms-open-september-1st/) - [Compassion Education Building Complete](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/compassion-education-building-complete/) - [Sacreds Art Tour at SJS's Campus, Rensselaer, IN (Aug 23-27)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/sacreds-art-tour-at-sjss-campus-rensselaer-in-aug-23-27/) - [We are studying "Wisdom" - Chapter 9 of Shantideva's book](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/we-are-studying-wisdom-chapter-9-of-shantidevas-book/) - [Green Tara Retreat on Sat. Aug. 15 (10:30am - 5:00pm)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/green-tara-retreat-on-sat-aug-15-1030am-500pm/) - [Tibetan monks visit Miller for third year](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-monks-visit-miller-for-third-year/) - [Embodying Compassion](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/embodying-compassion/) - [Inter-faith World Peace Mandala (Tuesday, July 21-Sunday, July 26)](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/inter-faith-world-peace-mandala-tuesday-july-21-sunday-july-26/) - [Tibetan Cultural Days July 24-26, 2015](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-cultural-days-july-24-26-2015/) - [Welcome 2015-2016 Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour Group!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/welcome-2015-2016-drepung-gomang-sacred-art-tour-group/) - [Solidarity Prayers for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/solidarity-prayers-for-tenzin-delek-rinpoche/) - [[Video] Thank you note from Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour (Western) 2014-15](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/thank-you-note-from-drepung-gomang-sacred-arts-tour-western-2015/) - [[Video] Thank you note by Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour (Eastern) 2014-15](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/thank-you-note-by-drepung-gomang-sacred-arts-tour-eastern-2015/) - [Beautiful heartfelt memories from Monk's visit!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/beautiful-heartfelt-memories-from-monks-visit/) - [APPRECIATION CELEBRATION FOR 2014 SACRED ARTS TOUR MONKS!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/appreciation-celebration-for-2014-sacred-arts-tour-monks/) - [BUILDING AND VISION UPDATE!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/building-and-vision-update/) - [Opening of new Compassion Center and Upcoming Khen Rinpoche's Special Teachings!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/opening-of-new-compassion-center-and-khen-rinpoches-special-teachings/) - [The Good Work Continues....](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-good-work-continues/) - [Still Showing Tonight! THE MANY STOREYS AND LAST DAYS OF THOMAS MERTON](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/thomas-merton-event/) - [LOSAR TASHI DELEK! Join Us For New Year Celebrations February 19-21](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tibetan-new-year-in-louisville/) - You are invited to the opening Losar ceremony on Thursday, February 19th at 7:30am when our Geshes will offer a traditional tea puja. Also please plan to join the celebration on Saturday, February 21st from 11am to 1pm. - [SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/annual-membership-commitment/) - All new and old DGCEC friends and members are warmly invited to sign up during our annual membership drive! - [POTLUCK AND MOVIE NIGHT: FEBRUARY 27th](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/movie-night-february-27th/) - [The Writing is on The Wall](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-writing-is-on-the-wall/) - A small ceremony was held over the weekend in the new building to mark the construction work completed thus far. - [Construction Update...!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/construction-update/) - [Click for Complete Holiday Schedule](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/click-for-complete-holiday-schedule/) - [Watch the Construction of the Sand Mandala for World Peace!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/watch-the-construction-of-the-sand-mandala-for-world-peace/) - [Special Puja & Healing Ceremony this Saturday](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/green-tara-prayers/) - [Witness The New Sand Mandala at Heine Brothers](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/new-sand-mandala-at-heine-brothers/) - [Calendar](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/calendar/) - [DGCEC Newsletter November 20, 2014](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/dgcec-newsletter-november-20-2014-2/) - [Tour Monks Arrive Back in Louisville Saturday, November 22](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/tour-monks-back-in-louisville/) - [The Latest Teachings From His Holiness the Dalai Lama](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/latest-from-the-dalai-lama/) - Click on the Links below to see all the latest Webcasts from the Dalai Lama These feeds are pulled in daily from the Dalai Lama's website - [Find All Dharma Study Materials Here](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/the-three-principal-aspects-of-the-path/) - [Construction Has Started...!](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/construction-has-started/) - [Start Here](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/start-here/) - [Concrete Foundations Poured](https://www.drepunggomangusa.org/concrete-foundations-poured/) ## Pages - 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