The Essence of Buddhism

Modern Buddhism. The Path of Compassion and Wisdom

Modern Buddhism by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings on compassion and wisdom that communicates their essence in a way that is easy to understand and put into practice.

This inspiring handbook of daily practice is perfectly suited for those seeking solutions within Buddhism to problems of everyday life, as well as for encouraging practitioners of all faiths to deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.

Each class last an hour and starts with a guided breathing meditation followed by a short introduction, a short prayer, a teaching from the book, and then guided through a meditation from the teaching. 

Afterwards stay for tea and biscuits, get to know others in the class and an opportunity to talk with Gen Lekchog, the class teacher and our Resident Teacher at KMC Sheffield.

Suitable for those with an interest in Buddhism and those who have been attending the other classes and events at KMC Sheffield and wanting to progress to the next stage in their meditation journey.

Class Dates and topics

MAY

7th The emptiness of our body

14th Mind is the nature of emptiness

JUN

11th How to stop grasping at I

18th Freedom from extremes

25th Rest your mind in the experience of emptiness

JUL

2nd A powerful method to weaken our self-grasping

9th Learning how to live lightly

16th A simple meditation on emptiness for daily life

23rd Examining our spiritual progress

Term ends for summer break after this class.

Autumn term resumes in September