Foundation Programme

Foundation Programme: Structured In-Depth Study

Many people have a sincere wish to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddha’s teachings and to improve their spiritual insights through a structured study programme. The Foundation Programme is designed to fulfil this wish by providing a systematic presentation of the basic subjects of Mahayana Buddhism through the study of six of Geshe Kelsang’s books:

• Joyful Path of Good Fortune
• New Eight Steps to Happiness
• Universal Compassion
• Meaningful to Behold
• The New Heart of Wisdom
• How to Understand the Mind

What happens in a FP class?

We begin with traditional prayers to calm and prepare the mind as well as a guided meditation on a topic from the previous class. The teacher then covers a section from the book clarifying the important points and illustrating ways in which the ideas can be put into practice. Anyone can ask questions that they may have at any time. We then split up into pairs to explore the main points of the teaching, help each other to learn them, overcome doubts or misunderstandings and to arrive at a clear understanding of how to apply them in our daily life.

Who can join?

If you have been coming to General Programme classes and wish to study Buddha’s teachings in a more systematic way, then feel free to try it out for 2 or 3 sessions. See for yourself how this study programme helps to improve the quality of your life by putting the teachings into practice.

To Find out More

Please contact the centre and we can explain more about the progamme and trying it out.

We are resuming our study programmes in person where possible; however, if it is not feasable for you to join in person, you can join FP online. We have switched to using Microsoft Teams for this and can email you a link for the meeting.

Foundation Programme Monday Evenings

The Monday evening Foundation Programme is studying ‘The New Heart of Wisdom’.

The Monday evening Foundation Programme is held at Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre in Keighley.

It runs from 7pm and ends at 9.20pm with a a short break mid class.

This study programme is taught by Gen Kelsang Päljin, the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, Keighley.

The classes are offered in person to provide the best environment in which the students can immerse themselves in the book, but are also still available online.

If you are interested in attending in person or online, please drop us an email.

Foundation Programme Thursday Evenings

The Thursday Evening Foundation Programme is held at Burnley Kadampa Buddhist Centre. Please see their website for details.

Foundation Programme Friday Mornings

The Friday Foundation Programme is held at Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre in Keighley.

It runs from 9.15am to 12.30pm, and there is a break in the middle.

We are currently studying ‘Meaningful to Behold‘.
This study programme is taught by Gen Kelsang Päljin, the Resident Teacher of Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre, Keighley.

The classes are offered in person to provide the best environment in which the students can immerse themselves in the book; in excceptional circumstances we can offer a live stream or recording of the class. If you would be interested in attending this class, please get in touch – phone us or drop us an email.