Bring Geshe Namdak’s teachings of the FPMT Discovering Buddhism to your community
Geshe Namdak’s teachings of the FPMT Discovering Buddhism programme, available to your centre or study group as a complete, self-paced resource.
Geshe Tenzin Namdak, resident teacher at Jamyang
Geshe Namdak’s teaching brings together clarity, warmth and precision. Jamyang Buddhist Centre London is now making it possible for FPMT centres and study groups to access his teachings of the FPMT Discovering Buddhism programme, through a dedicated group access tier.
Geshe Tenzin Namdak
Resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London since 2020. He holds a Geshe degree, the highest scholarly qualification in the Gelug tradition, earned after more than 20 years of intensive study at Sera Je Monastic University in South India.
His teaching makes complex philosophical ideas accessible and personally relevant, drawing on his scholarship while always connecting the teachings to everyday life and practice.
This new group tier enables centres and study groups to benefit from direct access to his approach to presenting the FPMT Discovering Buddhism programme.
A structured 14 module journey through the core teachings of the path
Taught by Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Venerable Tenzin Gendun, the FPMT Discovering Buddhism programme is a structured 14 module journey through the core teachings of the Buddhist path, guiding students from foundational topics such as the nature of mind and meditation, through to the generation of bodhichitta, the wisdom of emptiness and an introduction to tantra.
Comprising recordings of live teachings in the Jamyang gompa, Jamyang is offering Geshe Namdak’s teachings in the form of a fully self-paced online programme, suitable for centres and study groups including those without access to a resident teacher.
A simple, affordable way to bring this teaching to your community
We are delighted to offer this valuable resource, Geshe Namdak’s teaching of the DB programme, to a wider audience, enabling more centres and study groups to experience his wonderful presentation.
Lifetime access for your community
A single donation gives your centre or study group permanent access to all 14 modules of Jamyang’s DB programme recordings, with no renewal fees and no recurring costs.
- ✓All 14 modules of Jamyang’s DB programme recordings, taught by Geshe Namdak and Venerable Gendun
- ✓High quality video teachings recorded at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London
- ✓Accompanying study materials for each module
- ✓Lifetime access with no renewal fees or recurring costs
- ✓Use this resource in accordance with the DB programme guidelines
- ✓Suitable for centres and study groups with no access to a resident teacher
Introducing our community to the teachings of the Gelugpa tradition through Jamyang London’s DB Self-study has been transformative. Lama Tsongkhapa emphasised clarity, reasoning, and structured practice, and Geshe Namdak’s presentations embody these qualities beautifully. For many of our members, this is their first real encounter with a qualified teacher in this lineage. Being able to gather in person, watch the teachings together, and discuss them as a group has brought a new level of inspiration and cohesion to our center. It has truly expanded what a small center like ours can offer.
Flexible by design
Your centre or study group receives full access to all of Geshe Namdak’s course content and can structure the learning experience in accordance with the DB programme guidelines for your community.
How one community is using the programme
One community currently using Discovering Buddhism gathers together in person to watch Geshe Namdak’s video teachings as a group. They have appointed a community coordinator who organises sessions and keeps the group on track.
Between meetings, members study independently and stay connected via a dedicated WhatsApp group. They hold regular Q&A sessions where the group explores the material together.
This version of the DB programme can be facilitated by the centre or study group where a resident teacher is not available.
Other approaches you might consider
- 01Screening one module per week or fortnight as a group, followed by discussion
- 02Running it as a structured term based study programme alongside your centre’s existing offerings
- 03Making it available as a self-paced resource for individual members, with periodic group check-ins
- 04Study groups with no access to a resident teacher can rely on Geshe Namdak’s teachings as a valuable support
Centre and study group access is designed for:
FPMT centres who wish to connect with Geshe Namdak’s teaching of this comprehensive DB programme
Study groups who want to learn together with a structured, lineage-based curriculum
Centres or groups without a resident teacher who want to provide their community with authentic, lineage-based Buddhist education
Any FPMT study group of three or more people who would benefit from studying Geshe Namdak’s teachings together
Three simple ways to begin
Getting started is straightforward. Choose whichever feels easiest for you.
Access it directly
Visit the Jamyang website at jamyang.co.uk and sign up for centre access from there.
Talk to Freddie
Get in touch with our Education Coordinator to learn more, ask questions, or talk through how the programme might work for your group.
Just reply
Simply reply to this email and we will be happy to chat. No formality needed.
Geshe Namdak has brought his knowledge and experience to this teaching of the FPMT Discovering Buddhism programme, which has been a cornerstone of study at Jamyang for many years. We are delighted to be able to share his work more widely, and it is a real joy to know that other communities can now benefit from his clear and compassionate guidance.
If you feel this could be right for your centre or study group, we would love to hear from you.
Ready to bring this to your community?
We would love to hear from you. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a friendly conversation about what might work for your group.
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