Teacher Training Program TTP
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Sundays 5-7pm
with Gen Kelsang Gomlam
The Teacher Training Program is for those people who wish to build a solid foundation and experience of Buddhist teachings and who wish to become qualified Kadampa Buddhist Teachers. Students are currently studying the book, “How To Understand The Mind”. The class meets twice weekly, on Tuesday and Sunday evenings.
The TTP class meets twice weekly and readings for the current book, How To Understand The Mind, are assigned in advance of each class. During class there is a meditation and teaching related to the assigned section of the text and a paired discussion at the end of each class. The students then decide what to practice over the next week. At the end of each book section there is an exam.
- attend all classes in person or online
- if a class is missed, audio recordings will be provided and students will complete a makeup summary
- students are asked to memorize essential points and outlines of assigned texts
- students will take a test at the conclusion of each book or book section
- attendance at one group puja (chanted prayers) weekly is required and attendance at monthly ritual prayers, Offering to the Spiritual Guide and Melodious Drum, is encouraged
- students are required to complete several meditation retreats each year
The Teacher Training Program is $80 per month, 12 months a year. The program fee entitles the student to attend all General Program classes for FREE, and all workshops, day courses, and retreats at a discounted rate. Natural breaks in the program occur during winter and summer holidays.
Inquire about joining TTP at epc@meditationinsarasota.org.
Topics & Books in TTP Curriculum
1. The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, based on the commentary, Joyful Path of Good Fortune
2. Training the Mind, based on the commentaries, Universal Compassion and The New Eight Steps to Happiness
3. The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary, New Heart of Wisdom
4. Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, based on the commentary, Meaningful to Behold
5. Types of Mind, based on the commentary, How to Understand the Mind
6. Guide to the Middle Way, based on the commentary Ocean of Nectar
7. Vajrayana Mahamudra, based on the commentary Clear Light of Bliss
8. The Bodhisattva’s Moral Discipline, based on the commentary The Boddhisattva Vow
9. Offering to the Spiritual Guide, based on the commentaries Great Treasury of Merit and Mahamudra Tantra
10. Vajrayogini Tantra, based on the commentary New Guide to Dakini Land
11. Grounds and Paths of Secret Mantra, based on the commentary Tantric Grounds and Paths
12. The Practice of Heruka Body Mandala, based on the commentary Essence of Vajrayana
