Starting January 2025 our new Foundation Programme (FP) will study The New Eight Steps to Happiness. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s inspiring commentary to one of Buddhism’s best-loved teachings, Eight Verses of Training the Mind. This poem, composed by Geshe Langri Tangpa, has inspired generations of Buddhist practitioners for almost a thousand years.
About Foundation Programme
FP is a tried and tested way 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. If you have been coming to classes regularly and have been getting a lot out of your meditation classes but feel you want to go a bit deeper with your study and practice – the systematic study of an essential Buddhist text on FP may be a perfect next step for you.
Benefits of the Programme
– Deepen your personal insights into Dharma (Buddha’s teachings)
– Give structure to your meditation practice and study of Buddhism
– Learn from Gen Dornying’s practical and profound experience
– Enjoy the help and support of like minded spiritual friends
– Cultivate a state of mind that is calm, clear and positive all the time
– Develop and realise the true limitless potential of your own mind
Through studying of The New Eight Steps to Happiness we gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s teachings into our daily life and solve all our human problems.
About The Teacher
Having studied Buddhism since 2002 and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 2009, Gen Kelsang Chitta shares techniques and practices she herself has found so transformative, in a down to earth, humorous and accessible way.
With over a decade of teaching experience and the benefit of continuous study and teacher training you are in safe hands to help you begin, reinvigorate or continue your meditation journey.
A dedicated student of Buddhist master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Chitta holds the blessed lineage of Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa and can bring the inspiration and practices of this lineage into our often challenging lives.
Enrolment Fee
Price: £28 per month
In order to join, enrolment is required, please note FP is not a drop-in class. The class fee is incorporated within the monthly membership which includes all the classes, courses and retreats run by the centre with the exception of residential retreats.
How to join Foundation Programme
FP requires enrolment. To find out more contact us at info@MeditateNI.org.
Foundation Programme Dates:
Wed 15th Jan – Teaching Class
Wed 22nd Jan – Teaching Class
Wed 29th Jan – Teaching Class
Wed 5th Feb – No class (Irish Dharma Celebration)
Wed 12th Feb – No class
Wed 19th Feb – Teaching Class
Wed 26th Feb – Teaching Class
Wed 5th Mar – Teaching Class
Wed 12th Mar – Teaching Class
Wed 19th Mar – No Class (Malaga Retreat)
Wed 26th Mar – No Class (Malaga Retreat)
Wed 2 Apr – Teaching Class
Wed 9 Apr – Teaching Class
Wed 9 Apr – Teaching Class
Wed 16 Apr – No Class
Wed 23 Apr – No Class
Wed 30 Apr – Teaching Class
Wed 7 May – Teaching Class
Wed 14 May – Teaching Class
Wed 21 May – No Class (International Spring Festival)
Wed 28 May – No Class (International Spring Festival)
Wed 4 Jun – Teaching Class
Wed 11 Jun – Teaching Class
Wed 18 Jun – No Class (Ards Retreat)
More dates to be scheduled soon.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
Sat 21st Dec. Blessing Empowerment and Teachings with Gen Chitta
Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. For more information please see our Membership page.
Ongoing classes can be found at Classes By Location with forthcoming special events at Events and Retreats.
If you need help with your booking feel free to Whatsapp / Phone us on +44 (0) 7848 175 415 or email at info@meditateni.org.
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