Foundation Study Programme
Special Study Programmes to deepen your practice.
Foundation Study Programme
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available in person, live stream or correspondence.
Thursdays 18:30 – 20:15, with the Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Mila.
The Foundation Study Programme (FP) membership entails a commitment to attend classes, practice meditation and study texts.
Further information and enrolment.
Please contact our Education Programme Co-ordinator (EPC) on epc@meditation.org.za
Book: ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Based on the famous Eight Verses of Training the Mind by the great Bodhisattva, Langri Tangpa, this inspiring book reveals essential methods for transforming all life’s difficulties into valuable spiritual insights and for developing universal love and compassion, the source of true happiness for both self and others.
Venue: VKBC, The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park
These classes form part of the Foundatation Programme (FP) of Kadampa Buddhism and provide an opportunity to deepen our understanding and practice of the spiritual path through a dynamic combination of teaching, meditation and group discussion.
Benefits of Becoming a Foundation Programme Member:
- Increased personal insight, wisdom and experience of Dharma (Buddha’s) teachings
- Studying and meditating more efficiently, following a specially designed programme with a qualified meditation teacher
- An opportunity to discuss and ask questions
- Gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s instructions into busy, modern life.
Teacher Training Programme
Teacher Training Program (TTP) offers Kadampa Buddhist practitioners the opportunity to study deeply, gain practical experience of both Sutra and Tantra and train to become qualified Dharma teachers.
Each class consists of preliminary prayers, guided meditation, reading from the book with commentary and discussion. This dynamic combination enables us to go deep into the layers of meaning within each book to make real progress along our spiritual path.
Further information and enrolment.
Please contact our Education Programme Co-ordinator (EPC) on epc@meditation.org.za
Saturdays 14:00 – 17:30 with the Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Mila
Book: Tantric Grounds and Paths by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
A definitive manual for completing the spiritual path through the practice of Highest Yoga Tantra. Actual Tantra, also known as ‘Secret Mantra’; or ‘Vajrayana’ is a special method taught by Buddha to purify our world, our self, our enjoyments and our activities.
Time: Saturdays: 14:00 – 17:30
Venue: VKBC, The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park