The Foundation Study Programme

Taught by our resident teacher: Gen Kelsang Rigma

he purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.

Five subjects

The program comprises the following five subjects, based on Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:

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 Eight Steps to Happiness
3. The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary 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 Understanding the Mind

Here at Khedrubje Centre we are currently studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune. If you are interested in trying out a class please contact us.

The Teacher Training Programme

Taught by our resident teacher: Gen Kelsang Rigma

The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is for those who wish to become qualified teachers of Kadampa Buddhism and also for those who wish to gain a clear insight into Buddha's teachings and deep experience of their practice.

We are currently studying Guide to Dakini Land. A text on the Highest Yoga Tantra of Buddha Vajrayogini.

Teacher Training Programme involves studying the below 14 texts on Sutra and Tantra (which include the 6 Foundation Programme texts). Aside from studying, the TTP student is required to maintain certain commitments with regard to behaviour and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats each year.

• Joyful Path of Good Fortune
• Universal Compassion
• The Bodhisattva Vow
• Meaningful to Behold
• Understanding the Mind
• Eight Steps to Happiness
• Ocean of Nectar
• Tantric Grounds and Paths
• Great Treasury of Merit
• Guide to Dakini Land
• Essence of Vajrayana
• Mahamudra Tantra
• Clear Light of Bliss
• Heart of Wisdom