Study Programs
The General Program provides a basic introduction to Buddhist view, meditation and practice that is suitable for beginners. It also includes advanced teachings and practices of both Sutra and Tantra. You can find these classes under the weekly classes menu above.
The Foundation Program provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through the systematic study of six texts. Please see below.
The Teacher Training Program is designed for people who wish to train as authentic Dharma Teachers. In addition to completing the study of fourteen texts of Sutra and Tantra, the student is required to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and way of life and to complete a number of meditation retreats.
Foundation Program
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
with Kelsang Namdrol
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm
Foundation Program (FP) is a twice weekly structured program that offers people the chance to study in a systematic and indepth way. In FP we work our way through a text by reading the sections, listening to teachings, meditating and doing paired and group discussions on the subject matter. Through this way of studying we gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and how to practically apply them.
We are studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual journey. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
If you are interested in joining Foundation Program you first need to discuss your interest with Kelsang Namdrol.