General Program (GP) classes are open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced meditators. Anyone, including non-Buddhists, can benefit from these classes. Each class is based around a guided meditation, with instructions on how to apply these meditations in a practical way to everyday situations, such as problems at work and with family and friends. 

We currently offer General Prorgamme classes at two venues:

The Foundation Program (FP) in Modern Kadampa Buddhism is open to anyone who would like the opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through a formal and systematic study of six texts. It is also the first step towards becoming a qualified Kadampa Meditation teacher for those who wish to do so. 

Foundation Program classes will begin in Thailand on Wednesday 22 April, and will take place weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9pm. Students are expected to commit to the programme of study and should attend all classes if possible - both in-person and online attendance are possible. Please get in touch if you are interested and for further information. 

Please note that it is recommended that you initially attend our regular weekly classes for a period of at least 2-3 months prior to applying to enrol for the Foundation Program in order to gain some basic familiarity with the practices of Kadampa Buddhism.

We will be studying the book Universal Compassion by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This is a commentary to Bodhisattva Chekhawa's Training the Mind in Seven Points. The heart of Buddha's teachings is unconditional love and compassion. This inspiring explanation of Training the Mind in Seven Points reveals powerful and far-reaching methods for us to develop these alturistic states.