Advanced Buddhist Study Programmes
The
Teacher Training Programme
The Teacher Training Program is intended for people who wish to train as authentic Meditation Teachers, and also for those who wish to gain a clear insight into Buddha's teachings and deep experience of their practice.
The program involves the study of twelve texts:
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Joyful Path of Good Fortune - a commentary to Atisha's Lamrim instructions, the stages of the path to enlightenment
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Universal Compassion - a commentary to Bodhisattva Chekhawa's Training the Mind in Seven Points
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Heart of Wisdom - a commentary to the Heart Sutra
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Meaningful to Behold - a commentary to Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
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Understanding the Mind - a detailed explanation of the mind based on the works of the Buddhist scholars Dharmakirti and Dignaga
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The Bodhisattva Vow - A detailed guide to compassionate living & how to live a Bodhisattva's way of life
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Ocean of Nectar - A comprehensive presentation of Buddha's profound view of emptiness and indispensable guide for the serious student of Mahayana Buddhism
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Clear Light of Bliss - How to awaken our potential for infinite bliss and compassion & how to generate a deeply peaceful mind by harnessing our body's subtle energies
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Mahamudra Tantra - An explanation for gaining deep experience of Tantric meditation and how to realize progressively subtler and more blissful states of mind.
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Guide to Dakini Land - Explanation on how to transform all daily activities into the quick path to full enlightenment. An indispensable guide and authoritative manual for Vajrayogini practitioners
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Tantric Grounds and Paths - A clear introduction to Tantra and the relationship between Sutra and Tantra. This book is a comprehensive guide to the four classes of Tantra & how to complete the spiritual path through practising Highest Yoga Tantra
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Essence of Vajrayana - The first complete explanation in English to the practice of Heruka body mandala which includes sublime methods for transcending our ordinary minds and attaining pure selfless joy.
In addition to completing the study of these twelve texts, participants are required to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats.
Participants can either begin with the Foundation Program and then enroll in the Teacher Training Program, in which case the subjects already studied on FP will automatically count towards TTP, or they can enroll in the Teacher Training Program from the outset.
What book is currently being studied?
The book currently being studied on Teacher Training Programme is "Joyful Path of Good Fortune". With this book, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso offers step-by-step guidance on the meditation practices that will lead us to lasting inner peace and happiness. |
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With extraordinary clarity, he presents all Buddha's teachings in the order in which they are to be practised, enriching his explanation with stories and illuminating analogies.
Following these practical instructions, we will come to experience for ourselves the joy that arises from making progress on a clear and structured path that leads to full enlightenment.
Who is the teacher of the course?
The Teacher Training Programme is taught by Kelsang Chodor. He has been practicing Buddhism & Meditation for many years and is the Principal Teacher at Vairochana Centre. He is a practical and insightful teacher who draws upon years of experience within the tradition of Kadampa Buddhism. |
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When is Teacher Training Programme taught?
The Teacher Training Programme is currently taught on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm.
I'm interested in joining, where do I find out more?
If you have any questions, or if you wish to find out more about Teacher Training Programme please don't hesitate to contact us at the centre.
