NEW FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Starting Thursday 22nd October 2026 7pm – 8pm

Everyone welcome

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 to register or chat to the Admin Director for more info.

Day / Time

Starting Thursday 22nd October 2026 7pm – 8pm

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Course level

Every one welcome

Teacher

Lekchog smiling

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.