The Foundation Program
Universal Compassion
Classes taught by our Resident Teacher Gen Jindak
Mondays, 7 pm – 9 pm (1x/week attendance commitment)
The Foundation Program provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through systematic study. Each class will cover 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. rtkmcfortl@gmail.com
Universal Compassion
The heart of Buddha’s teachings is unconditional love and compassion. In this inspiring explanation of the popular Buddhist poem Training the Mind in Seven Points, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals powerful and far-reaching methods for us to develop these altruistic states.
Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries are brought alive and made relevant to our everyday experiences. Also included is a practical explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day problems—even the most demanding and difficult conditions—into opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
By pointing the way to an unchanging freedom and happiness, this immensely readable book challenges us to grow, and will have a remarkable impact on our life.
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 study program.
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.
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