Foundation Programme
Foundation Programme is an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of Buddhism by making an ongoing commitment to join twice weekly study group. These study classes provide a systematic presentation of Kadampa Buddhism to a group of students who also engage in paired and group discussion as part of the programme.
Foundation Study Programme requires a commitment to attend a whole section of a book (with short Summer and Christmas breaks).
Foundation Programme:
Deeper Study
The programme includes five topics from Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
We are studying The New Heart of Wisdom.
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 The New Eight Steps to Happiness
3. The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary The New 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 How to Understand the Mind
This study class is based on the Intermediate Books The New Heart of Wisdom.
Time & Cost
Scheduled Dates
- Mon 22nd April
- Mon 29th April
- Mon 13th May
- Mon 20th May
- Mon 27th May
Venue Details
This event is held at:
Compassion Buddhist Centre
2 Station Road
South Gosforth
Newcastle
NE3 1QD
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