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

TTP Class Structure

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.

 *TTP by correspondence

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.