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SCDG is now open for in-person meditation. Online discussion will continue.
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.
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
What We Do
Online Dharma Discussion and Meditation
Online Dharma Discussion and Meditation
On Tuesday evenings via Zoom, we discuss various Buddhist texts and ideas, 6-6:30 PM Eastern Time. If you would like information about joining us, please contact us at scdharma@gmail.com or 803-467-7759.
Group Meditation
Group Meditation
We have group meditation on Sundays at 9:15 AM 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, in-person and online
Teachings, in-person and online
Our spiritual director, periodic resident teachers, and visiting teachers provide authentic Buddhist teachings at the dharma center throughout the year.
Geshe Topgyal also offers weekly online teachings via Zoom on Sundays at 10. The teachings are free and open to all.
Retreats
Retreats
If space permits, 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 also have online retreats via Zoom.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Meditation at Dharma Center in person
Meditation at Dharma Center in person
Sunday,
Dec. 28,
9:15 AM
Dharma Center CLOSED until Jan. 4, 2026
Online Dharma Discussion via Zoom
Tuesday,
Dec. 30,
6 PM (via Zoom)
No Discussion tonight.
We will begin Dharma Discussion again on Jan. 7, 2026. Contact us at scdharma@gmail.com for the link.
Meditation at Dharma Center in person
Meditation at Dharma Center in person
Sunday,
Jan. 5,
9:15 AM
We meet for meditation in the Dharma Center and then usually listen to Geshela teaching via Zoom at 10 AM, and often meditate again. You can leave early if necessary.
Online Dharma Discussion via Zoom
Tuesday,
Jan. 7,
6 PM (via Zoom)
We will be discussing Altered Traits, by Goleman and Davidson. Please contact us at scdharma@gmail.com for the link..
Photo credit: Tenzin Choejor, Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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