In-depth study programmes
deepen your understanding & practice
Why this class?
our in-depth study programmes provide the opportunity for the systematic study and meditation on the essential subjects of kadampa buddhism based on books by geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche the class takes a more structured approach with sessions consisting of teachings, discussions, chanted prayers and guided meditations
designed for those people who wish to study buddha’s teachings in more depth than is available in the weekly drop-in classes. home study option also avaiable for those unable to attend in person for health or distance reasons.
With an emphasis on gaining practical experience of buddha’s teachings and understanding how we can apply these to our daily life
Foundation programme
by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Taught by Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Leksang
Wednesdays 7-9pm
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.
Our Foundation and Teacher Training Programs will continue to be offered in person and also online. Foundation Programme is an excellent option for those who have been attending our classes online regularly and wish to continue deepening your understanding. If you are unable to attend the centre weekly to study on Foundation Programme due to health reasons or distance, you are welcome to apply to attend FP as a home study programme. If you would like to give this a free trial, please contact our FP co-ordinator at education@meditateinbirmingham.org.
