Foundation Programme

Further Details Coming Soon

In September we will be starting a new book, please watch this space for those details when they are available.

If you are interested in finding out more please eMail epc@heartjewel.org.uk

The Foundation Programme

Classes run approximately 36 times a year (roughly following school term dates). Students commit to attend every class (unless for unavoidable reasons).

Why study on FP

The study format has been designed by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso to quickly deepen our understanding and experience of the teachings and meditations. In this way the programme functions to fulfil both our own and others wishes by increasing our wisdom and compassion. With wisdom and compassion we can solve all the problems we encounter in daily life.

All the teachings are given by our resident teacher, Gen Kelsang Osung.

What is involved

Classes include prayers, guided meditations, teachings and discussion. Every fourth class is a whole class discussion to further deepen our understanding.

Participants enrol for the study of each book (or section of the book), and undertake to take an exam at the end of the section.

The fee for attending foundation programme is £30 per month, and this also gives access to all evening classes, day courses and retreats.

How to participate

You can participate in one of three ways:

In-person – students attend each scheduled class at Heart Jewel Centre
Correspondence – if students wish to study on FP but cannot make the Thursday evening class time, they can sign up for this option – to receive an audio recording of each class to listen to at a time convenient for them.

Gen Kelsang Osung
Resident Teacher

She has been studying under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for 25 years and ordained for 15 years. As a mother and a modern Buddhist nun, she is loved for her joyful and inspiring presentation of Buddha’s teachings, clearly close to her heart.

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