NEW FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
Starting Thursday 22nd October 2026 7pm – 8pm
Everyone welcome to enquire. Enrolment required to attend the course
The Foundation Program (FP), a structured study format designed by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and practical experience of Mahayana Buddhism
The text that we will be studying from October 2026 on Thursdays 7pm-8pm is The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Program Overview & Structure
The program consists of systematic text readings, guided meditations, commentary, paired discussions, group discussion and exam (for self assessment purposes) at the end of each section.
Requirement to enrol for each section of the book which will last several months to complete, and attend each class.
For more information please email epc@meditateinsheffield.org.uk
You are very welcome to come along for a taster session.
To join the programme you can sign up as a premium member which includes all classes and courses at the Centre, plus other benefits.
See the link below with premium membership detils to register or chat to the Admin Director for more info.
Day / Time
Starting Thursday 22nd October 2026 7pm – 8pm
Course level
Enrolement required to attend course.
Everyone welcome to attend a taster, please enquire first by contacting epc@meditateinsheffield.org.uk
Teacher
Gen Kelsang Lekchog is the Resident Teacher at KMC Sheffield. Her warmth and kindness show in her teachings.
As a student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and having studied extensively on the Special Teacher Training Programme she is a qualified Kadampa Teacher.
