In-Depth Study
Tuesdays
When
Tuesday Evenings
7 - 9pm
Where
Classes are held in Epsom
Cost
(Free for Members)
Enrolment required
In-Depth Study
Foundation Programme
How to Understand the Mind
The Foundation Programme (FP) is open to everyone and you can join at any point in the year. Through in-depth study and practice on the programme, we learn how to integrate all the meditation practises and wisdom advice from Buddha – on how to solve our problems and reach our full potential – into our normal daily life. In this way we gradually find a deep inner peace and happiness in our lives.
The Foundation Programme offers a structured approach to learning Buddhist meditation and practice through the study of a particular book, with classes consisting of preliminary prayers, guided meditations, teachings and discussion.
The Foundation Programme will be studying the book ‘How to Understand the Mind’ by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. This inspiring book offers us deep insights into the nature and extraordinary potential of our mind. It shows how an understanding of the mind can be used practically in everyday experience to significantly improve our inner peace, happiness and quality of life.
The book includes a practical guide for developing and maintaining a light positive mind – showing how to recognise and abandon states of minds that harm us, and to replace them with peaceful beneficial ones. It also describes different types of mind in detail, revealing the depth and profundity of the Buddhist understanding of the mind. The book concludes with a detailed explanation of meditation, showing how by controlling and transforming our mind we can attain a lasting state of joy, independent of external conditions.
The Teacher
Kelsang Shechog is a Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Auckland. Shechog has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 16 years. Shechog’s teachings are exceptionally clear and she presents profound ideas in a way that is easily accessible and applicable to modern life. Shechog is much loved for her gentle manner, kind heart and for showing an inspiring example for everyone on the spiritual path. Shechog teaches weekly classes in Mt Eden and Takapuna, as well as half-day workshops and the Foundation Programme study class.
Fees & Enrolment
The Foundation Programme fee is $95 per month. By joining the Foundation Programme, you will enjoy all the benefits of 'Friend Of The Centre' membership. For more information visit our membership page.
As this is an in-depth class with some commitments, enrolment is required. However, you are welcome to come along and try it out to begin with. Please contact fp@meditateinauckland.org for more information and to enroll.