Drepung Loseling - Spiritual Development Program
October - 2026 Calendar

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October - 2026 Highlights

Tuesday October 6
In-Person & Live Stream

Public Talk "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva:
Abandoning the speaking of Harsh Words"
by Geshe Ngawang Phende

7:00 pm


The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva - Verse 34. Harsh words disturb the minds of others And cause deterioration in a Bodhisattva's conduct. Therefore give up harsh words Which are unpleasant to others - This is the practice of Bodhisattvas.

Tuesday October 13
In-Person & Live Stream

Public Talk "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva:
Teaching the Antidote to the Afflictions"
by Geshe Ngawang Phende

7:00 pm


The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva - Verse 35. Habitual disturbing emotions are hard to stop through counteractions. Armed with antidotes, the guards of mindfulness and mental alertness Destroy disturbing emotions like attachment At once, as soon as they arise - This is the practice of Bodhisattvas.

Thursday October 15
In-Person & Live Stream

On Common Ground: Faith and Advocacy - Session 3
Thursday, October 15, 6 to 8 pm

6:00 pm


Join us at Drepung Loseling Monastery for the final session of On Common Ground: Building Bridges Across Faith and Community. This interfaith gathering brings together voices from across DeKalb's faith communities to explore how our different traditions call us to care for the stranger and respond to homelessness and housing challenges. Our resident teacher, Geshe Phende, will join the panel to share Buddhist teachings.

Tuesday October 20
In-Person & Live Stream

Public Talk "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva:
Training, Mindfulness and Mental Alertness"
by Geshe Ngawang Phende

7:00 pm


The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva - Verse 36. In brief, whatever you are doing, Ask yourself 'What's the state of my mind?' With constant mindfulness and mental alertness Accomplish others' good - This is the practice of Bodhisattvas.

Saturday October 24

Intermediate Series • Part 3
Ultimate Bodhichitta: Developing Wisdom and Insight

with Geshe Ngawang Phende

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Via ZOOM
This five-part series, taught by with Geshe Ngawang Phende, is designed to provide a solid basis for the practice of Mahayana Buddhist meditation. This series of teachings form the precondition for tantric practice. The series ends with Vajrasattva meditation which is a weekly regular advanced practice at DLM.
  FEE: $325 for the full series ($275 for members).
Members who have completed the entire series in the past may repeat for FREE, but are still required to register. Register here.

October 26-31

Emory-Tibet Week - Mandala Sand Painting Live Exhibition
at Ackerman Hall - Michael C Carlos Museum, Emory Univ.

Schedule details TBA


The Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet will create a Avalokiteshvara mandala sand painting at the Ackerman Hall of the Michael C Carlos Museum, Emory University.

Tuesday October 27
In-Person & Live Stream

Public Talk "The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva:
Dedication of Merit to Enlightenment"  
by Geshe Ngawang Phende

7:00 pm


The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva - Verse 37. To remove the suffering of limitless beings, Understanding the purity of the three spheres, Dedicate the virtue from making such effort To enlightenment - This is the practice of Bodhisattvas.

 
REGULAR EVENTS
*All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Weekly  

Tuesday 6:00 PM Medicine Buddha Practice
In-Person &
Livestream
  7:00 PM Public Teaching & Meditation
In-Person &
Livestream
Wednesday 7:00 PM Evening Prayers - by the Drepung Loseling Monks
In Person Only
Thursday 4:30 PM Protector Puja (Trinchol) - by the Drepung Loseling Monks
In Person Only
Sunday 9:30 AM Vajrasattva Practice • In-Person & Via Zoom
*Empowerment required to participate.
    To register for this practice, please email
Geshe Yeshe at: center@drepung.org
  11:00 AM Meditation - Led by DLM Resident Teachers
In-Person & Livestream
    (Except the first Sunday of every month: Basics of Meditation)
Monthly

1st Sundays
11:00 AM Basics of Meditation
Note: check calendar for actual dates and teacher
In-Person & Livestream
(unless otherwise noted)
1st Sundays 12 noon Sunday Chai Social Hour
(unless otherwise noted)