UNIVERSAL COMPASSION
Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times

Foundation Programme of Modern Kadampa Buddhism with Gen Kelsang Tonglam on Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche’s book “Universal Compassion”

About the Book:
“To have the opportunity to practise this precious and profound teaching is infinitely more meaningful than being given all the precious jewels in the world.”
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

The heart of Buddha’s teaching is unconditional love and compassion. In this inspiring explanation of the popular Buddhist poem Training the Mind in Seven Points, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche reveals powerful and far-reaching methods for us to develop these altruistic states. Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries are brought alive and make relevant to our everyday experiences. Also included is a practical explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day problems – even the most demanding and difficult conditions- into opportunities for personal and spiritual development. By pointing the way to an unchanging freedom and happiness, this immensely readable book challenges us to grow, and will have a remarkable impact on our life.

The Benefits of Foundation Programme
– A structured programme to help establish a regular meditation practice
– A deeper understanding of the meditations themselves
– The support of a spiritual community for your personal spiritual growth
– An opportunity to discuss and ask questions with experienced practitioners
– Gain the ability to integrate Buddha’s teachings into our daily lives and solve all our human problems

What Happens at a class
Each class begins with chanted prayers and a guided meditation, after which the Teacher reads an assigned selection from the book (usually 3-6 pages) while giving commentary to the text. The students then divide into pairs to discuss the material and help one another with memorisation of the essential points. The Teacher and students then conclude the class by deciding upon a practice to engage in during the coming week.

About the Foundation Programme
It is open to anyone who is currently living in Hong Kong and would like an opportunity to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through a formal and systematic study. The classes are held once a week on Saturdays from 1pm to 5 pm with 30 minutes break in between. Due to the pandemic, you can choose to attend the classes in Centre or online.

Saturdays 1pm – 5pm
Course Fee: $400 per month
Starting on 12 April 2025
Trial of classes is available before enrolment
Please contact education@meditation.hk

All course fees are used to run and develop the Centre and spread Buddha’s precious teachings.