Foundation Program
The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.
The program comprises the following five subjects, based on Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:
1. The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, based on the commentary Joyful Path of Good Fortune
2. Training the Mind, based on the commentaries Universal Compassion and Eight Steps to Happiness
3. The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary Heart of Wisdom
4. Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, based on the commentary Meaningful to Behold
5. Types of Mind, based on the commentary Understanding the Mind
If you have been attending the General Programme classes for a while and feel you want to deepen your meditation practice you may be interested in joining the Foundation Programme.
The Foundation Programme (FP) is a systematic study programme that helps the practitioner to engage in structured study, meditation and discussion. In this way we are able to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Buddha’s teachings, maintain a daily meditation practice that is both focused and powerful, and make genuine spiritual progress.
Current Book
The current FP class is studying Eight Steps to Happiness, which is a practical guide to developing a good heart and transform adverse conditions into the spiritual path.
Class Times
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm and Fridays 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Students are required to attend both classes each week. The class runs by semesters and has breaks for holidays and summer.
Please contact the center and inquire if you are interested in joining the program.
