Classes
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three special spiritual programs for the systematic study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism that are especially suited to the modern world: the General Programme (GP), the Foundation Programme (FP), and the Teacher Training Program (TTP). At Compassion Centre, we offer students the opportunity to follow the General and Foundation Programmes.
The General Programme provides a basic introduction to Buddhist view, meditation, and practice that is suitable for beginners. Within the General Programme, classes progress from beginners (held at various venues around the region) to a more indepth study on Wednesday nights at Compassion Centre, South Gosforth.
The Foundation Programme, the most in depth study we offer, is currently held on Friday evenings and Saturday Mornings at Compassion Centre, South Gosforth. It provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of Buddhist texts, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, and in September we will be starting Heart of Wisdom.
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Classes for this term will end Saturday the 17th of July. The new term will start at Compassion Centre on Monday the 16th of August with branch classes starting on Tuesday the 31st of August.