Info Evening - Foundation Program
with Gen Kelsang Devi
The weekly Foundation Program (FP) offers the opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism. In an open-minded group, it offers the framework to become familiar with Buddhist philosophy through teachings and group discussions under the guidance of Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Devi. Come along to the info evening and get an inside look at this inspiring study program.
The new study book
Currently, starting in August on the study program, the book Joyful path The book can be purchased at Tharpa Publications or in our book store at the center.
The GP includes the following five topics based on the Sutra teachings of Buddha and the accompanying commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
+ 5 Study Books
1. The Stages of the Path to Enlightenmentbased on the commentary Joyful path
2. Training the Mindbased on the commentary Universal Compassion and Eight Steps to Happiness
3. The Heart Sutrabased on the commentary Heart of Wisdom
4. Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Lifebased on the commentary Meaningful to Behold
5. Types of Mindbased on the commentary How to understand our mind
Condition of participation
The foundation program is a study program, where you commit to the following attendance requirements:
1) To attend every class for the book you sign up for
2) To prepare for each class by studying the appropriate section and memorizing the essential points beforehand
3) To memorize the condensed meaning (outlines) and/or root text for the book
4) To sit the examination at the end of each book
Price
CHF 100 per month
Language
English with German translation
Place
KMC Switzerland
