Discover the Buddhist Studies at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London
Approaching the Buddhist Path
The goal of a student of Buddhism is to become a Buddha: someone who has completely eliminated all toxic, ego-driven states of mind and developed to perfection all the mind’s qualities: wisdom, intelligence, love, and compassion, and so on.
At Jamyang Buddhist Centre London the holistic Buddhist education system integrates various components that work together to transform the mind in this way. These components include:
- Study
- Contemplation
- Meditation
- Practice: Purification and Accumulation
Below is an overview of the Buddhist Courses and Events at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.
Buddhist Studies at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
Our Core Curriculum is based on the courses developed by FPMT, the international organisation to which Jamyang Buddhist Centre London is affiliated. They cater for complete beginners to experienced students.
By engaging with in-depth study, we gain a complete view of the many aspects of Buddhist philosophy, psychology and practice, and how they fit together.
The Buddhist Studies Core Programme are split into modules that can be studied individually.
Buddhist Studies Core Programme
Exploring Buddhism
Core Curriculum, foundation-level
The newest FPMT course uniquely incorporates scientific research with Buddhist studies.
Basic Programme
Core Curriculum,
advanced-level
A 5-year course of Buddhist studies based on classical texts traditionally studied in monasteries and nunneries.
Discovering Buddhism
Core Curriculum, foundation-level
A 2-year course on the fundamental aspects of the Buddhist path.
Buddhist Studies Supporting Curriculum
In addition to our core curriculum of study programmes, Jamyang Buddhist Centre London offers a Supporting Curriculum of Buddhist teachings from a variety of inspiring teachers on Buddhist philosophy.
Buddhist Philosophy courses with Geshe Tenzin Namdak
Our courses and classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice rely on Geshe Tenzin Namdak, a skilled teacher, to bring them to life.
Buddhist Special Events
A range of Buddhist teachings from various visiting teachers on Buddhist Philosophy.
Buddhist Community
Dharma Express Meditation
Tuesdays, 18:30 – 20:00
This drop-in group, meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Buddhist practice, and it offers an opportunity to build a meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness. People of all experience levels are welcome.
Rainbow Sangha
LBGTQ+ Buddhists Gathering
Regular meet-ups during the year
A dedicated space for Queer identified or LGBTQ+ identified people studying Buddhism or practicing Buddhists, and interested in sharing experiences with others as part of our affinity group at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London.
Black and Curious about Buddhism?
Regular meet-ups during the year
If you are of Black heritage and are interested in Buddhist philosophy and practice, it can help to share experiences with others on that journey.
Buddhist Practice
According to the Buddhist worldview, our actions of body, speech and mind leave imprints on our mind. These imprints ripen as our experiences and habits, a process called as karma.
Through aspirational prayers and practices, such as Buddhist offering ceremonies(or pujas), we can change our karma, purifying the negative and accumulating the positive. In doing so, we create the conditions for success in our Buddhist study and practice.
Medicine Buddha Puja
Thursdays, 17:00 – 18:00
While still aspiring to become enlightened, the seven Medicine Buddhas made vows to be of benefit in times of great turmoil and upheaval, making their practice especially powerful for us today.
Morning Practice
Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 9:00
Join the regular online short practices that include motivation setting, prayers and visualisations, as well as scripture and mantra recitation.
