Study Programmes
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three special spiritual programmes for the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism in the modern world.
The General Programme(GP)
Regular weekly drop-in classes provide a basic introduction to Buddhist view, meditation and practice that is suitable for beginners. It also includes advanced teachings and practice.
The Foundation Programme (FP)
The Foundation Study Programme provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of six texts:
Joyful Path of Good Fortune - a commentary to Atisha's Lamrim instructions, the stages of the path to enlightenment.
Universal Compassion - a commentary to Bodhisattva Chekhawa's Training the Mind in Seven Points.
Heart of Wisdom - a commentary to the Heart Sutra.
Meaningful to Behold - a commentary to Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life.
Understanding the Mind - a detailed explanation of the mind based on the works of the Buddhist scholars Dharmakirti and Dignaga.
Eight Steps to Happiness - a commentary of the revered poem Eight Verses of Training the Mind, by Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa.
More about Foundation Programme classes
Teacher Training Programme (TTP)
The purpose of the Teacher Training Programme is to provide an extensive presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism, and to train as qualified Dharma teachers - we hope in the future to have TTP at Amitabha Kadampa Buddhist Centre. We presently have regular teaching skills sessions for Amitabha class teachers