What is Foundation Programme
- Deepen your personal knowledge and insights into Dharma (Buddha’s teachings)
- Give proper structure to your meditation practice and study of Buddhism
- Enjoy the help and support of like-minded spiritual friends
- Cultivate a state of mind that is calm, clear, and positive.
- Develop and realise the true limitless potential of your own min
What is currently being studied
We are currently studying the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
With this book, Geshe Kelsang offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
Prior to class, students study an assigned portion of the text, usually a few pages, and memorize the essential points. The class begins with chanted prayers and guided meditation. The teacher then reads the assigned selection from the book while giving commentary to the text. The students then divide into pairs to discuss the material. The teacher and students conclude by deciding what to meditate on in the next class and how to practice during the coming week, followed by dedication prayers.
The Teacher
How to join
If you are interested in joining Foundation Programme we invite you to attend two free taster sessions. If you wish to attend two taster sessions please click on the link below to book your place or email our education programme coordinator (epc@meditation.london).
If you wish to continue after the taster sessions you need to enrol on the programme. Students enrol to study one section of the book – which lasts approximately 4 – 6 months. They should try their best to attend every class of Foundation Programme (Foundation Program is not a drop-in class and cannot be attended on a drop-in basis), and prepare for each class by reading and contemplating the essential points of the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune.
It is also possible to study FP by correspondence – please email us (epc@meditation.london) for further details or questions.
What is the fee for joining the classes?
Students who join FP will require KMC London silver membership (£45 per month) for the duration of their study. Silver membership also includes free access to all KMC London regular day and evening drop-in classes, branch classes, half-day / full-day / whole weekend courses, events and retreats.
You will also need a copy of the book Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Copies can be purchased in the Centre shop. If you have any questions please feel free to email epc@meditation.london.
We hope to see you soon!