The Study Programmes
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three special spiritual study programmes for the systematic study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism that are especially suited to the modern world: the General Programme (our drop-in classes), the Foundation Programme, and the Teacher Training Programme.
Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism and meditation through in depth study. It is designed for those people who wish to study Buddhism & meditation in more depth than is available at General Programme classes. It takes a more structured approach and classes consist of teachings, discussion, chanted prayers and guided meditations. We run two Foundation Programmes at the centre.
Teacher Training Programme
The Teacher Training Programme is intended for people who wish to train as authentic Buddhist Teachers, and also for those who wish to gain a clear insight into Buddha's teachings and deep experience of their practice. All qualified Kadampa Buddhist teachers follow this in-depth program of study and practice.
The Teacher Training Programme involves the study of twelve texts, students are required to observe certain commitments with regard to behaviour and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats. We do not have a Teacher Training Programme at Duldzin Centre at present but may introduce one in the near future.