Foundation Program (FP)
Sundays 2-6pm | with KMCC Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chogyan
Enrolment Required
Classes begin again Sunday, Jan. 29 with an Introduction to the Program AT 2PM~ Everyone is welcome
Take this opportunity to learn about the purpose and commitments of the Foundation Program and the many benefits that come from systematic study, meditation, and discussion. FP offers the spiritual support we need to deeply understand the meaning of Buddha's teachings and to integrate this wisdom into our daily lives. We continue to study the text, Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. We will begin the new section on the Intermediate Scope on February 12th at 2pm.
If you're interested in joining the Foundation Program or interested in sitting in on a class, please contact the Education Program Coordinator, at 416-762-8033 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 416-762-8033 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or epc@kadampa.ca
Classes take place at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, 631 Crawford Street (2 blocks west of Christie) Toronto
About the Book
We are presenty studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The book presents the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment in a way that is easy to follow and put into practice. Each chapter builds on the next and clearly illuminates topics such as rebirth, karma, compassion, and the ultimate nature of reality. It is also the perfect foundation for the deeper practices of Tantra.
About the Foundation Program
The 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. Through systematic study we can gain confidence in applying meditation to whatever we meet. Gradually, our wisdom & compassion will grow and we are more able to help others to do the same. Over time, we sow the seeds for the attainment of lasting happiness, full enlightenment.
Five subjects
The program comprises the following five subjects, based on Buddha’s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:
- The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, based on the commentary Joyful Path of Good Fortune
- Training the Mind, based on the commentaries Universal Compassion and Eight Steps to Happiness
- The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary Heart of Wisdom
- Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, based on the commentary Meaningful to Behold
- Types of Mind, based on the commentary Understanding the Mind
