FP & TTP
The Foundation Programme and Teacher Training Programme (In-person, Livestream or Correspondence)
If you have been attending weekly drop-in classes for a while and would like to deepen your understanding and experience of meditation and Kadampa Buddhism then why not consider joining our Foundation Program (FP) or Teacher Training Program (TTP). On FP and TTP you will have an opportunity to study one of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s texts in more detail and engage in paired and group discussions to deepen your experience.
See below for details of the books and days we currently run these classes.
‘Taster classes’ can be booked to help discover if FP or TTP is suitable for you. If you are interested please contact our Education Program Co-ordinator: education@meditateinmanchester.org
Please Note: FP and TTP are not a drop-in class, students commit to attend each week. To join our study programme, students also need to live within the Greater Manchester area and have previously attended our drop-in classes.
Foundation Programme (FP)
THE NEW HEART OF WISDOM
The book is available to buy at the Centre. You can also purchase the book, ebook or audio book from Tharpa Publications
NEW FP starts with a free introduction taster session on 12th February 2024.
This book reveals the profound meaning of the very heart of Buddha’s teachings – the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras.
Through studying this book we will begin to understand the relationship between our mind and our world, find a special method for overcoming difficulties in daily life and be able to remove obstacles to realising our full potential.
OPTIONS FOR ATTENDING: We are excited to announce that this course will be available to join LIVESTREAM or CORRESPONDENCE if you cannot attend IN-PERSON due to travel, health or family reasons.
VENUE: At the Centre in Chorlton
DAY & TIMES: Mondays 7 – 9pm
TEACHER: Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lhachog
COST: £40 per month (includes all other classes, courses and special events)
Please contact the Education Program Co-ordinator to book onto this FREE taster class.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE MIND
The book is available to buy at the Centre. You can also purchase the book, ebook or audio book from Tharpa Publications
This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in every day experience to improve our lives.
OPTIONS FOR ATTENDING: This course will be available to join CORRESPONDENCE if you cannot attend IN-PERSON due to travel, health or family reasons.
VENUE: In-Person at our Chorlton Centre.
DAY & TIMES: Sundays 10am-1pm
TEACHER: Jeff Simm
COST: £40 per month (includes all other classes, courses and special events)
Please contact the Education Program Co-ordinator to book onto this FREE taster class.
Teacher Training Programme (TTP)
ESSENCE OF VAJRAYANA
The book is available to buy at the Centre. You can also purchase the book, ebook or audio book from Tharpa Publications
Starting September 2024!!!
We are very excited to be studying the practice of Heruka Body Mandala on our TTP programme.
Using the New Essence of Vajrayana prayers we will engage in a systematic study of this incredible text.
If you have Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments or plan to take them at the Fall Festival in Brazil. Why not find out about this opportunity.
OPTIONS FOR ATTENDING: We are excited to announce that this course will be available to join LIVESTREAM or CORRESPONDENCE if you cannot attend IN-PERSON due to travel, health or family reasons.
VENUE: At the Centre in Chorlton.
DAY & TIMES: Wednesdays 6.30-9.30pm
TEACHER: Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lhachog
COST: £40 per month (includes all other classes, courses and special events)
Joining TTP has more commitments to FP. Please contact the Education Program Co-ordinator to book onto this FREE taster class.