Study Programs
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso giving teachings on the book Universal Compassion on July 28, 2008.
Foundation Program
The purpose of Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of the spiritual path. Each class includes chanted prayers to prepare the mind for the teaching, a guided meditation, a teaching, group discussion, and time for Q & A.
A UNIQUE STUDY PROGRAM
Foundation Program gives you the opportunity to engage in a structured study and meditation program on the essential teachings of the Buddhist path right here at KMC Texas.
Foundation Program consists of regular teachings and meditation, systematic study, and group discussion. In this way we can gain authentic experience of the Dharma while still maintaining our normal daily life’s activities.
By studying on this program we shall 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.
This is an in-depth study program and not a drop-in class. Enrollment is required. For an introduction, please attend our drop-in classes.
Tuesday FP @ 7-9pm
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
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 fulfill this potential we need to know what to do along every stage of our spiritual journey. With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso 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 practiced, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies. This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path. If you are interested in learning more about this program, just get in touch.
Current Book: Joyful Path of Good Fortune
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Menla
Membership Required
You must be a monthly member, sponsor, or benefactor of KMC Texas to participate in this series.
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The book we will study
Teacher Training Program
SUNDAY 6:00PM — 8.30PM
The purpose of Teacher Training Program is to provide an extensive presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism and to train as qualified New Kadampa Tradition teachers.
The program is comprised of 12 subjects, based on Buddha’s Sutra and Tantra teachings and corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
This is not a drop-in class. Enrollment is required and you must attend both evening classes each week. If you are interested in learning more about this program, just get in touch.
The book we will study
Current Book: The Bodhisattva Vow
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Menla
A Bodhisattva is a friend of the world who, motivated by compassion, seeks enlightenment to benefit all living beings.
In this welcome guide to compassionate living, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains in detail how to take and keep the Bodhisattva vows, how to purify negative minds, and how to practice the Bodhisattva’s actions of giving, moral discipline, patience, effort, concentration and wisdom.
With this handbook as our companion, we can enter the Bodhisattva's way of life and progress along the path to full enlightenment.
Membership Required
You must be a monthly member, sponsor, or benefactor of KMC Texas to participate in this series.
Become a Supporting Member
No one turned away for lack of funds