Teacher Training Programme
Sundays
09.00 – 13.00
Kadam Paul Jenkins
The New Guide to Dakini Land
Kadampa Meditation Centre Wales
The Teacher Training Programme (TTP) is designed for people who wish to become authentic Dharma teachers.
Each session is led by Kadam Paul Jenkins, our resident teacher, and includes preliminary prayers, guided meditation, teachings and transmission of the text, with discussion and dedication to conclude each session.
The first book we will study is The New Guide to Dakini Land, which provides a detailed and practical explanation of the Highest Yoga Tantra Vajrayogini practice.
TTP classes run on Sunday mornings, from 9:00am – 1:00pm, including a break in the middle.
The others books studied include: How to Understand The Mind; Modern Buddhism; The New Heart of Wisdom; Tantric Grounds and Paths; Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, and it’s commentary, Meaningful to Behold; Ocean of Nectar; The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra; The New Eight Steps to Happiness; The Mirror of Dharma; Essence of Vajrayana; and Joyful Path of Good Fortune.
Classes restarted on Sunday 20th September 2020 from 09:00 – 13:00
In addition to completing the study of the aforementioned texts, students are required to observe certain commitments with regard to behaviour and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats.
TTP Comittments
1. To complete the study of all the books without interruption;
2. To attend every study and revision class or retreat session*;
3. To study and memorize the essential points of each book;
4. To sit the examination at the end of each course;
5. To complete the specified meditation retreats;
6 To maintain the moral discipline of (at least) the five lay precepts on the premises
The class begins with traditional prayers to help calm and prepare the mind. There may also be a guided meditation on a topic covered in the previous class. The teacher then covers a section of the book, clarifying important points, and illustrating ways in which the ideas could be put into practice. Students are free to ask questions at any time. During the latter stages of the class, students split off into pairs to discuss the points covered during the teaching. Throughout the year, there will also be scheduled discussion groups.
Under certain circumstances it is possible to do the TTP by correspondence.
For enquiries about TTP please speak to, or contact, our Education Programme Co-ordinator (email: epc@meditationinwales.org) or read more on kadampa.org.
The principal teacher at KMC Wales is Paul Jenkins. A dedicated student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Paul has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years. He is married with 3 children and has practical experience of integrating Modern Buddhism within a busy, professional, family life.
For many years a senior teacher at Manjushri KMC, Paul is well known for the clarity and warmth of his teachings and has deep experience of practicing meditation and teaching Buddhism at all levels. His relaxed and friendly approach helps students to easily take the teachings to heart and put them into practice in daily life. Paul teaches weekly classes, weekend courses and will be guiding retreats throughout the year.
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