Foundation Program Introduction
Structured Study of Buddhism
New class begins Tues., April 21 at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Foundation Program
How to Understand the Mind
The Nature and Power of the Mind
Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
with Resident Teacher Gen Jindak
This book is a practical guide to developing and maintaining a light, positive mind—showing how to recognize and abandon states of mind that harm us, and to replace them with peaceful and beneficial ones. It describes different types of mind in detail, and includes a detailed explanation of meditation, showing how by controlling and transforming our mind we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.
The Foundation Program provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through systematic study.
Each class covers an assigned number of pages from the book, with an emphasis on practical application. When you join, you are agreeing to attend every class scheduled—this is not a drop in program.
If you are interested in joining the Foundation Program please contact our Resident Teacher to discuss. rt@meditateinfortlauderdale.org
The Benefits of the Foundation Program
By increasing our wisdom and our experience of Dharma we can solve all the problems we encounter in daily life and we can protect ourselves from danger in the future. (read more…)
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Anyone may enroll in this program for the study of this book.
Topics include preparing for meditation and all the practices of a Bodhisattva — giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom. If you enroll, then you should have the intention to complete the book for which you have joined.
FP Commitments
• To attend every class, unless there is a valid health, family, or work-related reason for missing.
• To apply effort to memorize the condensed meaning of the book or section.
• To prepare for and take the examination at the end of the book or section.
• To attend at least one GP class or puja (such as Heart Jewel) at the center each week.
Cost: $65/month — includes FP classes & unlimited GP classes, as well as discounts on many weekend retreats and workshops.
We’d love to hear from you!