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WHAT IS THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMME?
The Foundation Programme (FP) provides an opportunity to engage in systematic study and meditation on the essential subjects of Kadampa Buddhism. The emphasis in the classes, which consist of teachings, meditation, and discussion, is on gaining practical experience of Buddha’s teachings that you can apply to your daily life.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Increased personal insight, wisdom and experience of Dharma (Buddha’s teachings)
- Studying and meditating more effectively following a specially-designed programme and qualified meditation teacher
- An opportunity to discuss and ask questions
- Gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s instructions into busy modern life
- Be part of a supportive community who use meditation in their daily life to bring about lasting changes in their relationships with themselves and those around them
FREE TASTER SESSION & FEE INFO
You can join the programme at any time. To book a free taster session, contact us at [email protected]
If you wish to continue after the free taster you would need to become a Centre Member and also complete and return the relevant FP enrolment form available from the Education Programme Coordinator.
MODES OF STUDY
IN-PERSON – By far the best mode of studying on Foundation Programme is to attend the Centre on a weekly basis and enjoy the teachings given directly by our Resident Teacher and enjoy study discussions in a location tailor – made to help you take your spiritual journey forward in a qualified manner in the company of other students. We will always recommend you try and attend the programme in this way as this way is the intended method to be able to make the most of your opportunity.
LIVESTREAM – For those for whom it is not possible to attend the Centre in-person there is the option to register to attend the classes and engage in the discussions via Livestream at the live class time.
CORRESPONDENCE – For those who cannot attend in-person or via Livestream at the class time it is possible to be on the programme as a Correspondence Student. This mode of attendance depends on students personally committing time each week to keep up with the audio recordings from the live class.
Current Study book: Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
A clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. 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.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
The practice of Lamrim is very important because everyone needs to cultivate peaceful states of mind. By listening to or reading these teachings we can learn how to control our mind and always keep a good motivation in our heart. This will make all our daily actions pure and meaningful.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Joyful Path of Good Fortune.
The oral transmission of the book, combined with teachings, guided meditations and discussion, will build our confidence to apply Dharma in daily life. By doing this consistently, we will joyfully turn our initial insights into actual realisations of Dharma.
Most of all, by building a connection with the teachings and spiritual friends, Foundation Program is the perfect way to energise and sustain our spiritual life.
Joyful Path of Good Fortune is available in our shop or direct from Tharpa Publications.
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 7 & 28
May 5, 12 & 19
Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Jul 7 & 14
