On this site you will find lots of information about events at Drepung Gomang Institute here in Louisville (referred to as DGI), the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India, information about the most recent monk tour, and Tibetan Buddhism in general. Please visit us often for the latest information as we always have new things going on at DGI. We hope you enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Meditation Sessions:

Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Dharma Teachings:

Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 am

Tibetan Language Class:

Sunday  12:30 to 1:30 pm

Please check "the Latest News" sections for cancellations or changes in schedule. 

What Happens at DGI

DGI’s mission is to provide individuals with an interest in Tibetan philosophy and culture to experience it firsthand. DGI had its beginning in 2000 with one monk and has since grown to now having four monks that offer teachings on authentic Buddhism, meditation, Tibetan culture, and the Tibetan language. In addition, the monks also present at local schools, universities, interfaith activities, and other events. While the monks’ primary focus is in the Louisville area, they also offer teachings in the surrounding community and travel throughout the county for special events. Currently DGI offers the meditation sessions as well as dharma teachings (please check the latest news section for up to date information)

     DGI is also a sister organization of the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India (please click here for letter of support). As a sister organization, DGI has as it goal the establishment of a center for Drepung Gomang Monastery in the United States. The purpose of this center will be to:

1. To help preserve the endangered Tibetan culture that leads a fragile existence in communities of exiled refugees living in India and Nepal, as well as Tibetan people struggling under Chinese occupation.

2. To offer the larger communities of Louisville, Kentucky and of the U.S. the opportunity to study the practice Tibetan Buddhist traditions and philosophy.

3. To foster in interfaith dialogue and interaction between cultures, both for the resident monks and for those involved in DGI.

4. To offer the Western community the opportunity to learn Buddhist philosophy and practice, and facilitate the interaction between cultures and religious traditions by invitng Buddhist scholars and teachers from the monastery through a culture exchage program. 

     DGI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All teachings given by the monks are offered free of cost to people in the community and abroad. DGI and its resident monks are supported by the kind donations of its members, visitors, volunteers, and local benefactors. All donations are tax deducible.

 I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. 
cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life. 

By the merit we have gathered from all these acts of virtue done in this way, may the suffering of every being disappear.  

- H.H. Dalai Lama

Meet Our Teachers

DGI is fortunate to have two teachers currently

Geshe Rapgyal

Geshe Sangay 

"GESHE-LA"

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