Do Ngak Kunphen Ling promotes Universal Peace through Tibetan Buddhist teachings in order to create enlightened world citizens who work to end the suffering of all beings.

DNKL offers classes, advice and training in Buddhist moral discipline, meditative concentration, and transformative wisdom.  

The Dalai Lama to Speak in Danbury in October

DNKL is very pleased to announce a visit by
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Danbury, CT on
October 18 and 19, 2012.

DNKL in cooperation with Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is in the process of preparing for this auspicious event.

His Holiness will speak at two public talks at the Feldman Arena in the O’Neill Center on the WCSU Westside campus. The talks will take place on Oct. 18 afternoon at 1:30 p.m., and on Oct. 19 morning at 9:30 a.m.

Both talks will be open to the public. Tickets will go on sale later this year. Keep an eye on the event website for further announcements.

Please contact us directly if you would like to donate your time, or if you would like information about sponsorship opportunities.

Upcoming Special Events

Sunday, February 12, 2012
(every 2nd Sunday of the month)
Children's Program - Open to the Public!
DNKL has designed a class especially for families and children to come together to develop a harmonious life. Geshe Dhargye will teach traditional topics such as Loving Kindness, Patience and Compassion.

This program takes place monthly, with the aim of leading children to live happy lives with respect for others.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tibetan New Year - Guru Puja
We encourage you to bring flowers, candles, incense or food for this puja offering.

Sunday, March 4, 2012
One Thousand Buddhas Puja
Please let us know if you would like to make a contribution to help pay for the offerings that will be made on this day.

Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, 2012
Continuation of Teachings on
the Guhyasamaja Completion-Stage Practices

DNKL and the Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center will host a continuation of a teaching by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche on Arya Nagaruna's Five Stages (Pancakrama), a verse commentary on the completion-stage practices contained in the Guhyasamaja root and explpanatory tantras.

The teaching will take place at DNKL in Redding, CT, and is open to those who have recieved an Anuttarayoga Tantra initiation. If you are interested, but did not attend his earlier teaching on this subject, please register by sending an email to pancakramateaching@gmail.com

For more details and a list of all activities at DNKL, see the Calendar and the listing of Special Events

Ongoing Classes at DNKL
(please check calendar for exceptions)

Sundays
Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Group Discussion, Practice and Meditation
with Geshe Lobsang Dhargey

Mind Training
beginning March 11, 2012
with Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche

Tuesdays
Buddhist Practice: Grounds and Paths in Sutrayana
January 31 to February 21, 2012
with Geshe Lobsang Dhargey

The Four Noble Truth
February 28 to May 15, 2012
with Geshe Lobsang Dhargey

Wednesdays
Meditation: Teaching and Practice
with Geshe Lobsang Dhargey

Please see the Calendar for an up-to-date schedule of all events and more detailed information.

We Want to Hear from You

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions
please contact DNKL's Center Manager, Jampa Gyaltsen
at (203) 664-1574 or info@dnkldharma.org

What's Happening at DNKL

Geshe Dhargey teaches online Buddhism class for Tibetans

Geshe Dhargey teaches a weekly online class on Buddhism to a group of mostly Tibetans who are located in the United States, India, and elsewhere. The class provides instruction in Tibetan, with some English to explain details for those students who are not fluent in the language.

The class is open to anyone who is interested. For more information visit Online Buddhism Class on Facebook.

Visit to United Church of Christ, Congregational in Redding

Last year Geshe Dhargey answered questions during Second Hour Conversation which followed the Sunday morning worship service.

He was asked to answer questions, including:

• What are the basic affirmations of the Buddhist faith traditon?
• What differentiates Tibetan Buddhism from other Buddhist expressions?
• How do you define "universal peace"?
• Share with us your spiritual practices.
• What is the mission of your retreat center in Redding?
• How does it contribute to peace in our hearts and the world?
• Who, typically, are the folks who avail themselves of the retreat center?

Read Geshe Dhargey's answers online or download as a PDF.

West Conn students paid a visit to DNKL

Students from WCSU joined Geshe Dhargey at DNKL for a discussion of Buddhism and a guided meditation, followed by a tour of the center and grounds.

Bethel High students came to DNKL

Last spring Bob Owen brought some of his students to DNKL. Following a very short overview of Tibetan Buddhist practices, students were led by Geshe Dhargey in a brief guided meditation followed by questions and answers.