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.
FP Class – Safety Harbor – starts January 8, 2013!
The FP Safety Harbor class will continue to study Universal Compassion, which gives an inspiring explanation of the popular Buddhist poem Training the Mind in Seven Points – the heart of Buddha’s teachings, unconditional love and compassion.
Class Times
Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Semester runs January 8 – July 23
at our Main Meditation Center
201 6th Ave S, Safety Harbor
NEW! FP Class – Ybor City - starts January 12, 2013!
The NEW Ybor City FP class will study Eight Steps to Happiness, which is a practical guide to developing a good heart and transform adverse conditions into the spiritual path.
Class Times
Saturdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Semester runs January 12 – July 27
at Metro Wellness Center – Ybor City
1315 East 7th Ave, Tampa
Students are required to attend class each week, as well as one chanted prayer at the Center. 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.
