Foundation Program
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
The Complete Buddhist Path to Enlightenment
Structured Study Program on Sundays 5 - 9pm
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.
Following these practical instructions, we will come to experience for ourselves the joy that arises from making progress on a clear and structured path that leads to full enlightenment.
This is a perfect guidebook to the Buddhist path.
What is Foundation Program?
Foundation Program (FP) is a unique study program designed for people who wish to deepen their knowledge and experience of Dharma. Through following a structured and systematic study and meditation program, we can gain authentic spiritual experience.
On FP we are studying Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's book, Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Starting in April, we begin studying Part One, which will serve to give us greater understanding of the history of the Stages of the Path teachings, preliminary practices, including the meaning of prayers, setting up a shrine and learning to meditate.
By contemplating these practical instructions, meditating on them and integrating them into our daily lives, we can improve our spiritual qualities and be of more benefit to others.
If you are curious about the program, come by and find out what it's all about, with no obligation.
The Teacher
Kelsang Demo is a western Buddhist nun, and Resident Teacher at Vajradhara Meditation Center. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso for many years. She teaches throughout the New York Boroughs.
A great example of how to practice Kadampa Buddhism in the modern world, Kelsang Demo shows us how to find peace and happiness in our daily lives.
Location - In Fort Greene
Vajradhara Meditation Center 380 Adelphi St. Fl.2 Brooklyn , NY 11238
Class Schedule 2008 - Sundays, 5– 6:45pm & 7:15—9pm
April Dates —Sundays, April 6th, 13th & 20th
* Class Break April 27th for the US Spring Festival
May Dates —Sundays, May 4th, 11th & 18th
* Class Break May 25th for Memorial Day weekend/UK Spring Festival
June Dates —Sundays, June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
* Class Break month of July and first 2 Sundays in August
August Dates — Sundays, August 17th & 24th
* Class Break August 31st for Labor Day weekend Lamrim retreat
September Dates — Sundays, September 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
* Class Break first Sunday in October 5th for NE Dharma Celebration
October Dates —Sundays, October 12th, 19th & 26th
* Class Break first 2 weeks in November for Fall France Festival
November Dates —Sundays, November 16th, 23rd & 30th
December Dates —Sundays, December 7th, 14th & 21st
* Class Break until 2nd Sunday in January 2009.
For more information please call 718-496-5514 or email
