The Foundation Program
Structured Study Program
KMC Florida offers an structured study program for prople interested in a more in-depth study of Buddha’s teachings.
Thursday 5:15-9:00pm
with Resident Teacher Gen Demo
Location:
Kadampa Meditation Center Florida
2016 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota
Students have a chance to share their experiences in paired group discussion and apply authentic lineage instruction to their daily life.
Eventually we reach the point where we can transform any situation, however unpleasant, into a positive experience and an opportunity to make progress in our spiritual development.
For more information call (941) 373-1600 or email info@MeditationInSarasota.org.
About the Program
The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism.
The Program comprises the following five subjects based on Buddha's Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:
1. The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, based on the commentary Joyful Path of Good Fortune
2. Training the Mind, based on the commentaries Universal Compassion and Eight Steps To Happiness
3. The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary Heart of Wisdom
4. Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, based on the commentary Meaningful to Behold
5. Types of Mind, based on the commentary Understanding the Mind