Foundation of Buddhist Thought - Campus Course 2008
Taught successfully
at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London, Leeds, Norwich,
France and Spain,
and as a correspondence course for the past 8 years, the course is now
being offered at Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London, accompanied by
Geshe Tashi’s newly published course books, in a new 1-year format.
The Foundation of Buddhist Thought provides a thorough theoretical and
practical grounding in Tibetan Buddhism. A unique opportunity
to work with Geshe Tashi on his newly published books that
accompany the course. The six modules are: The Four Noble Truths,
Relative and Ultimate Truth, Buddhist Psychology, The Awakening Mind
(Bodhichitta), Emptiness, and Tantra.
Suitable for all who have some familiarity with basic Buddhism, for
example those who have done the FPMT’s “Discovering Buddhism” course,
or similar. Also suitable for those who have completed the course
before (campus or online), and would like to study the material again.
Structure:
The course consists of six modules spread over one year. Students
attend 7 tuesdays plus a weekend per module; with a 2-week break in
between. The only exception is the last module where students will
attend 5 weekdays, plus 2 weekends. In order to receive a certificate
you must complete all the reading and written assignments, and
undertake an exam for each module. Each module will consist of 20 hours
of teachings (the same amount as the 2 year format), plus meditations
and discussion.
Suggested Donation
per Module:
Including books: £140 per module (£100 concession)
Monthly Standing order starting September 2008 ending August 2009 with
books: £70 ( £50)
Sangha Policy and
Sangha Fund:
We hope to give four half-fee bursaries to either Sangha or people on
low/no incomes. It will be first come/first enrolled, although
non-Sangha will need to be checked out for eligibility.
In order to offer free places to ordained Sangha we rely on your
generosity. If you would like to sponsor a monk or nun to enable them
to participate in the course please include this in your application
form. We will add your donation to the Sangha fund and for each £360
accrued we will be able to offer the entire course for free to a member
of the Sangha.
Registration:
You are required to register for the whole year, and will not be able
to join once the course has started.
Places are limited to 60, so please book early as we expect a lot of
interest. To register for the course please write an email to: fbtcampus@gmail.com
CORRESPONDENCE
COURSE:
This course is also offered as a home study programme, if you would
like to learn more about it please visit the website: www.buddhistthought.org
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