South Carolina Dharma Group
A Center for the Study and Practice of Tibetan Buddhism
INPSIRED BY HIS HOLINESS,
THE 14TH DALAI LAMA
LED BY SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
GESHE DAKPA TOPGYAL
JOIN US IN LEARNING TIBETAN BUDDHISM IN THE GELUGPA TRADITION
Whether you are new to Buddhism or coming from another Buddhist tradition, learn more on our Information for Newcomers page and sign up for our email list on our Connect With Us page to receive announcements of online events.
What We Do
Online Dharma Discussion and Meditation
On Thursday evenings via Zoom, we discuss various Buddhist texts, 6-6:30 PM EDT, and we meditate 6:30-7 PM EDT. If you would like information about joining us, please contact us at scdharma@gmail.com or 803-467-7759.
Group Meditation
While the center is closed we are meditating at home, but we meditate together via Zoom on Thursday nights at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time). If you are new to our center, you can read more about our group. If you want to learn about meditation, see Meditation Basics and Teachings for guidance.
Teachings
Our spiritual director, periodic resident teachers, and visiting teachers provide authentic Buddhist teachings at the dharma center throughout the year. The teachings are free and open to all.
Retreats
Twice a year, along with the Charleston Tibetan Society, we hold retreats at the Radiant Mind Retreat Center in St. George, South Carolina. The retreat center is halfway between Columbia and Charleston. We have online retreats via Zoom until it's safe to be together.
Upcoming Events
Online Dharma Discussion
Thursday, January 13
6:00-6:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Topic: The First of the Five Precepts
We are meeting online weekly on Thursdays for a Dharma discussion via Zoom. Contact us at scdharma@gmail.com if you would like to be part of the discussion.
Meditation Online
Thursday, January 13
6:30-7:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
We will practice meditation together, with short prayers, each week. We're also glad to offer individual meditation instruction to those interested. Please email us at scdharma@gmail.com to sign up or receive more information. More>
Online Dharma Discussion
Thursday, January 20
6:00-6:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Topic: The Second of the Five Precepts
We are meeting online weekly on Thursdays for a Dharma discussion via Zoom. Contact us at scdharma@gmail.com if you would like to be part of the discussion.
Meditation Online
Thursday, January 20
6:30-7:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
We will practice meditation together, with short prayers, each week. We're also glad to offer individual meditation instruction to those interested. Please email us at scdharma@gmail.com to sign up or receive more information. More>