Teacher Training Program
This program is for those who wish to become qualified teachers of Kadampa Buddhism and also for those who wish to gain clear insight into Buddha’s teachings and deep experience of their practice. It involves the study of twelve of Geshe Kelsang’s books, covering both Sutra and Tantra teachings.
Teacher Training Program meets three times a week at the centre. The first session from 6:30-8:30am on Tuesdays, the next from 7:00am to 9:00am on Wednesdays and the last from 9:30am to 11:30am also on Wednesdays.
In 2009, we continue our study of the first part of Understanding the Mind.
Term One – retreat term
(retreat times for these are 7 am, 9:30 am, 4 pm and 7 pm)
Vajrayogini retreat: Mon 5 – Sun 18 Jan
Lamrim retreat: Mon 19 – Sun 25 Jan
Lojong retreat: Mon 26 – Fri 30 Jan
Term Two: Feb 3 – March 25 (8 weeks)
Refuge Retreat: Feb 23 - March 1 (TTP should attend all sessions possible)
(retreat times for these are 7 am, 9:30 am, 4 pm and 7 pm)
Break: 1 and 7 April
Canadian Festival: April 3 – 7
Classes: April 8
Nyungna: Mon 13 and Tues 14 April (TTP should attend all sessions possible)
(retreat times for these are 6:30 am, 10 am, 4:30 pm and 7 pm)
Note, we must take precepts at 6:30am each morning if we are to participate in the retreat that day
Term Three: April 15 – May 13 (5 weeks)
Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings Retreat: Wed 15 – Tue 20 April
(TTP should attend all sessions possible)
(retreat times for these are 7 am, 9:30 am, 4 pm and 7 pm)
Break 19-20 May
UK Spring Festival: May 22 – 25
Term Four: May 26 – June 24 (5 weeks)
Exam: Wed 8 July
UK Summer Festival: Fri 24 July – Sat 8 August
Term Five: Starts Tue 1 September