Mondays in Guelph @ AKBC • 6:30 PM – 9pm
This year, we will begin studying The New Heart of Wisdom – the commentary to the ‘Essence of Wisdom Sutra’ (the Heart Sutra). Through studying this commentary, we can gain a realization of the ultimate nature of reality. By gaining this realization, we can eliminate the ignorance of self-grasping – the root of all our suffering.
Our study program – the Foundation Program (FP) is an in-depth program designed for people who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of Kadampa Buddhism through systematic study of essential Buddhist commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. This study program was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche as a means to facilitate the development of our unlimited spiritual potential. This class is a perfect opportunity to engage in discussion and meditation with fellow students. Anyone can join and experience the great benefits of being part of this regular study program. As a result of systematic study, meditation and discussion, we can improve our good heart, our wisdom, and our cherishing of others by going deeper into our study and meditation practice.
Through regular teachings and meditation, systematic study and group discussion, the Foundation Program offers the same training followed by spiritual practitioners in an unbroken lineage dating back to Buddha Shakyamuni. In this way we can gain authentic experience of the Dharma while still maintaining our contemporary lifestyle.
Who Can Join Foundation Program?
Please note that this is not a drop-in class; however, you are welcome to sit in on any class at anytime. To enrol, you will need to become a Foundation Program (FP) member of the centre. With a Level Two Membership you are entitled to attend FP and all classes, workshops, retreats and courses held at the Centre free of charge (excluding special events). Or you can sign up with an FP Only Membership.
If you’re interested in attending a trial Foundation Program class, please contact education@akbc.ca.
Correspondence Classes Available
Do you live somewhere in Southwestern Ontario and have difficulty making it to Guelph or London on a weekly basis for the class? Foundation Program classes are available online to correspondence students. Contact education@akbc.ca for more information.
There is free 2 hour street parking after 6pm Monday to Fridays and all day Sundays in Guelph. There is also free parking after 6pm and on Sundays in the Wyndham St parking lot. All day parking is available on Saturdays in this lot for $2.