Foundation Study Programme
The Foundation Programme (FP) takes place weekly on:
Saturday afternoons from 14h00 to 18h30 at Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre in Malvern, - studying the book ‘Joyful Path of Good Fortune’ (by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso).
Monday evenings - for those with busy lives, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, at Montessori Pre-School, Umhlanga, Sunningdale, - studying the book 'Universal Compassion' (by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso).
each FP class includes:
* prayers for meditation
* guided meditation
* teachings from a qualified Buddhist Teacher
* paired and group discussion
The teacher reads from the book and gives a commentary which the students then discuss, contemplate, meditate on, and try to practice in their daily life.
Through the support of our spiritual friends, or Sangha, we can easily impr
ove our understanding of Buddha’s helpful advice, and by putting this advice into practice we experience immeasurable benefits and gain powerful ability to solve our human problems.
The programme consists of six 7-week terms per year.
It is a very good time to enrol now!
The purpose of the Foundation Programme is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism that helps students to deepen their knowledge and practical experience of Buddha’s teachings and meditation practice.
To enrol or find out more, give us a call Tel: 031 464 0984 or email us
If you are interested to read more about the different books that are studied, and their related commentaries click here