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The Foundation Program
A Unique Study Program
The Foundation Program (FP) is soon going to begin studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. It is a clear and comprehensive explanation of the entire path to enlightenment. We all have the potential for self-transformation, and a limitless capacity for the growth of good qualities, but to fulfil this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual journey. With this book, Geshe Kelsang offers us step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha’s teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable people to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.
By studying on this program, we gain great confidence in meditation – from basic techniques for overcoming our everyday problems to practices leading to unsurpassed happiness and permanent inner peace. Warm friendships develop as students inspire each other, sharing insights and experiences of the spiritual path. In this way, we are able to gain a deeper understanding of the meaning of Buddha’s teachings, maintain a daily meditation practice that is both focused and powerful, and make genuine spiritual progress.
FP meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm. In order to join, we ask that you attend at least three months of weekly Sunday and/or Thursday classes. Then you can audit two FP classes for free, and apply to join the program thereafter. For more information, please contact: ad.kuluta@gmail.com
This program is available in-person to people in Kingston, and in-person or via live stream to residents in the surrounding area.
FP fee: $80/month (covers FP classes, unlimited Sunday and Thursday classes, as well as monthly retreats and workshops)