You can participate in one of three ways: in-person, live streamed, or by correspondence:

In-person – students attend each scheduled class at Samudra Buddhist Centre
Live streamed – if in-person attendance is not possible due to certain conditions eg disability, students can sign up for this option – to attend the classes ‘live online’
Correspondence – if students wish to study on FP but cannot make the Monday evening class time, they can sign up for this option – to receive an audio recording of each class to listen to at a time convenient for them.
Classes run approximately 36 times a year (roughly following school term dates). Students commit to attend every class (unless for unavoidable reasons).


Why study on the Foundation Programme

The study format has been designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to quickly deepen our understanding and experience of the teachings and meditations. In this way the programme functions to fulfil both our own and others wishes by increasing our wisdom and compassion. With wisdom and compassion we can solve all the problems we encounter in daily life.

All the teachings are given by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Dema. With many years of dedicated study and practice, Gen Dema has earned recognition for her deep understanding of Buddhist teachings and her ability to convey these teachings with clarity and compassion. Over the years she has touched the hearts of thousants of people, inspiring them to integrate Buddha's teachings into their modern daily lives. 

 
What is involved

Classes include prayers, guided meditations, teachings and discussion. Every fourth class is a whole class discussion to further deepen our understanding.
Participants enrol for the study of each book (or section of the book), and undertake to take an exam at the end of the section.
The fee for attending foundation programme is £35 per month, and this also gives access to all evening classes, day courses and retreats.