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In-depth study programs for busy, modern people.

The Foundation & Teacher Training Programs give the opportunity to engage in a structured study and meditation program on the essential teachings of the Buddhist spiritual path right here in Lambertville, NJ.

 

Through regular teachings and meditation, systematic study, and group discussion, the Foundation Program (FP) & Teacher Training Program (TTP) 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. 

 

By studying on these programs we shall gain great confidence in meditation – from basic techniques for overcoming our everyday problems to practices leading to unsurpassed happiness and permanent inner peace. Warm friendships develop as students inspire each other, sharing insights and experiences of the spiritual path.

"THE ACTUAL FUNCTION OF A DHARMA CENTER IS TO GIVE TEACHINGS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE AREA AND BY SHARING WITH THEM OUR EXPERIENCE OF DHARMA, TO HELP THEM TO SOLVE THEIR DAILY PROBLEMS."

— from the book The New Meditation Handbook by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ
Foundation & Teacher Training Programs

THURSDAYS Foundation Program

with Diane Cadman

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In this in-depth study program we are currently studying the book The New Eight Steps to Happiness by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

 

This inspiring book explains how to meditate on eight beautiful verses that comprise one of Buddhism's best-loved teachings, 'Eight Verses of Training the Mind', which has inspired generations of Buddhist practitioners for almost a thousand years.

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Composed by the great Tibetan Bodhisattva, Geshe Langri Tangpa, this short poem shows how we can transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights.

 

This class is a monthly commitment and is most appropriate for those who have attended our General Program classes. After you have met with the teacher to discuss the Program, you are welcome to drop in on one or two classes free of charge to see if Foundation Program is right for you.

 

Thursdays  •  7 – 8:30 pm

In-person | live-stream available
$80/month

Learn about memberships

Please contact us to register

WEDNESDAYS Teacher Training Program

with Gen Kelsang Chogyop

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This in-depth study program is currently studying the book Meaningful to Behold by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

 

This book is a highly acclaimed commentary to the great Indian Buddhist Master Shantideva’s famous spiritual poem Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, one of the best loved and most important Mahayana Buddhist texts. It reveals with poetic beauty and deep spiritual insight how to enter, make progress on, and complete the Buddhist path to enlightenment.

 

This class is a monthly commitment and is most appropriate for those who have attended our General Program classes. After you have met with the teacher to discuss the Program, you are welcome to drop in on one or two classes free of charge to see if Teacher Training Program is right for you.

 

Wednesdays  •  9 am – 12 noon

In-person | live-stream available

$100/month 

Learn about memberships

Please contact us to register

Experiencing financial difficulty? No one is turned away for lack of funds. Please email us to inquire about reduced class fees.

Bethlehem
Lambertville
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