Intermediate Classes
NEW Foundation Programme (F.P.) Book starting on September 5th
Ideal for newcommers who wish to study in a structured way
FP takes your studies of Buddhism to a deeper level. Starting on Saturday September 5th, we will begin the study of Universal Compassion by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Universal compassion gives as practical and uplifting explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day lives - including even the most demanding situations - into opportunities for personal and spiritual development. This book challenges us to grow, and has the potential to have a remarkable impact on our lives.
Foundation Programme takes place at the Centre on Saturdays from 10am -12pm and 1pm - 3pm with a 1 hour lunch break between the sessions. Most classes consist of guided meditation, a reading and commentary from the text, followed by paired discussion. Approximately every 4th class is dedicated to group discussion led by two of the participants, with guidance from the teacher.
F.P. is a wonderful way of deepening our understanding and experience of Buddha's teachings. It is a tried and tested method that leads participants to authentic experience of travelling the spiritual path.
The facility fee for FP is £30/calendar month (or £35 including a simple lunch), payable by standing order. This also provides for free entry to GP classes, day courses, and retreat sessions.
If you are new to FP and would like to try it, you can come to the first two sessions free of charge.
Full list of dates of classes until the end of 2009:
September 5th, 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
November 7th, 14th, 28th
December 5th, 19th.
Full list of dates up to beginning of September, 2010
January Retreats begin Monday 4th January to Sunday 31st January, 2010.
Guided Lamrim Retreat with Kelsang Gema. Two full cycles of the 21 meditations from The Meditation Handbook, January 4th - January 17th with four sessions/day.
Guided Vajrayogini Self-Generation Retreat with Kelsang Gema:
18/01 - 24/01 with four sessions/day.
Guided Mahamudra Retreat with Kelsang Gema: 25/01 - 31/01 with four sessions/day.
January 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 20th, 27th (w/e course with Gen-la Khyenrab 13/02)
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
April 17th, 24th
May 8th, 15th, 22nd (Spring Festival starts on 28/05)
June 12th, 19th, 26th
July 3rd, 10th, 17th (Summer Festival starts on 23/07)
Start back, September 4th
NEW Evening Foundation Programme (F.P.) Book starting on September 8th
Ideal for newcommers who wish to study in a structured way
Starting on Tuesday September 8th, 7pm-9pm, with Kelsang Rabten who will teach and guide meditation and discussion of Meaningful to Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This class will run every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 7pm-9pm.Newcomers are welcome to come along to a trial class on September 8th, which will be an introduction to the programme.
The facility fee for FP is £30/calendar month, payable by standing order. This also provides for free entry to GP classes, day courses, and retreat sessions.
If you are new to FP and would like to try it, you can come to the first two sessions free of charge.
Full list of dates of classes until the end of 2009:
September 8th, 9th; 15th, 16th; 22nd, 23rd; 29th, 30th
October 6th, 7th; 13th, 14th; 20th, 21st; 27th, 28th
November 10th, 11th; 17th, 18th; 24th, 25th
December 1st, 2nd; 8th, 9th; 15th, 16th.
2010
(NB. there will be guided Lamrim retreat from January 4th - January 31st with four sessions/day)
January 19th, 20th; 26th, 27th
February 2nd, 3rd; 9th, 10th; 16th, 17th; 23rd, 24th
March 2nd, 3rd; 9th, 10th; 16th, 17th; 23rd, 24th; 30th, 31st
April 20th, 21st; 27th, 28th
May 4th, 5th; 11th, 12th; 18th, 19th; 25th, 26th
June 1st, 2nd; 8th, 9th; 15th, 16th; 22nd, 23rd; 29th, 30th
July 6th, 7th; 13th, 14th;
Start back, September 7th
