Study Programmes
Foundation Programme
Mondays 7.15 – 9.15pm
with Kadam Chris Heyes
The Foundation Programme (FP) is an inspiring study programme that has been specially designed to develop and enhance our understanding and practical experience of Buddha’s teachings through a systematic study of six texts. It is designed for those people who wish to study Buddha’s teachings in more depth than is available at General Programme classes. It takes a more structured approach and classes consist of teachings, discussions, chanted prayers and guided meditations.
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Joyful Path of Good Fortune is an essential text on training the mind in love, compassion & wisdom. Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Keksang Gyatso Is a step by step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace & happiness. With extraordinary clarity, Buddha’s teachings are presented in the order they are to be practised. Though we began the book in February 2025 you are more than welcome to join this study programmre.
Kadam Chris will help us to understand and meditate on each section of the book and we will be able to ask questions and discuss the text with our fellow students.
When you join, you agree to come to every class, but you are welcome to come along to a couple of classes first to see if you would like to sign up. For costs, see Membership.
If you wish to find out more and register, please contact the Education Programme Coordinator by email on [email protected] or call 01162620317
Teacher Training Programme
Wednesdays 7.15 – 9.15pm
with Kadam Chris Heyes
The Teacher Training Programme (TTP) is a specially designed study class that functions to increase our understanding and deepen our experience of Buddhist meditation. A precious opportunity for in-depth study with Kadam Chris Heyes, the Resident teacher, TTP takes place on Wednesday evenings, with practical teachings and vibrant discussion.
“The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful, if our mind is peaceful we shall be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we shall experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we shall find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we shall experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually, we shall be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstance” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
If you wish to go deeper in your understanding and practice you can join the Teacher Training Programme (TTP). TTP is a fully structured study programme designed by Venerable Geshe-la to enhance our understanding, experience, and practice of meditation, giving us great confidence to solve all our problems and experience deep and lasting happiness. You can join at any time and receive great benefits.
Mahamudra Tantra
The supreme heart jewel nectar
A clear and simple manual for practising Mahamudra Tantra – the quick and profound method for uncovering the deepest levels of peace and happiness within our own mind.
When you join, you agree to come to every class, but you are welcome to come along to a couple of classes first to see if you would like to sign up. For costs, see Membership.
If you wish to find out more and register, please contact the Education Programme Coordinator by email on [email protected] or call 01162620317