The Books Studied on Foundation Program
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
based on The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)
Universal Compassion
Geshe Chekhawa's Training the Mind in Seven Points (Lojong)
Heart of Wisdom
based on The Heart Sutra
Meaningful to Behold
based on Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life
Understanding the Mind
based on Types of Mind
Eight Steps To Happiness
based on Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa's Eight Verses of Training the Mind
A student on FP can study one or all of the five books, with the entire
program taking four years to complete.
The Books Studied on Teacher Training Program
Ocean of Nectar based on Chandrakirti's Guide to the Middle Way
Clear Light of Bliss based on Vajrayana Mahamudra
Great Treasury of Merit based on Losang Chökyi Gyaltsen's Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Guide to Dakini Land based on The Vajrayogini Tantra of Naropa
Tantric Grounds and Paths based on Grounds and Paths of Tantra
Essence of Vajrayana based on Ghantapa's practice of Heruka Body Mandala
The Bodhisattva Vow based on The Bodhisattva's moral discipline
Mahamudra Tantra based on Buddha's teachings on Tantra
Eight Steps To Happiness
based on Bodhisattva Langri Tangpa's Eight Verses of Training the Mind
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