Discover clear meditation instructions to enable you to develop your innate qualities of loving kindness and compassion. Learn the skills of applying these techniques to generate the mind of bodhichitta, the wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of others, known to be the heart of Buddha’s teachings.

This course was designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for students to study, explore and put into practice the graduated path to enlightenment, the lamrim. Originally based on Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings from 2500 years ago in India. The lamrim was systematically organised by the Indian master Atisha in the 11th Century and by several other great masters from Tibet including Lama Tsongkhapa in the 15th Century.

Our resident teacher Geshe Rinchen Wangyal (Geshe La) will be teaching this module. This is an excellent opportunity to receive these Lamrim teachings directly from Geshe La. We are indeed most fortunate to be able to do so. If you have yet to meet Geshe Rinchen you can find out more about Geshe La here.

This course commences August 2026 and runs for 3 years on Thursday evenings online for 90 minutes and has 14 Modules, 13 of which are usually taught over 6 weeks. Classes run March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November. Please note there will be no classes in January, February, June and December.

It is possible to join at any time during the course.

At the end of each module there will be opportunity to join a meditation day to practice the meditations from the last subject. These meditation days will be held on a Sunday 10am – 3pm online

If you have any questions or would like to know more about if this course is for you, Please contact our Discovering Buddhism Coordinator Ruth on db@jamyangleeds.co.uk

Suggested Donation:

Non-members – £72 per module for the Thursday classes (usually 6 weeks), and £32 for the meditation day at the end of each module. This will contribute to the centre’s running costs and include a donation to the teacher.

Free to members - Members are invited to make a donation for the teacher, as is customary when receiving Buddhist teachings, in order to support their activity (for your reference we recommend a donation in the region of £20 per module and £10 per meditation day).

We never turn anyone away from the Dharma for financial reasons. If you cannot donate the suggested amount, please contact Ruth on db@jamyang.co.uk to discuss what would be affordable for you.

It’s good to practice generosity where we can.

How to Donate:

You can make a donation by card using our Donation Portal here. Please put Discovering Buddhism as a reference in the comments box

Alternatively you can donate by Bank Transfer using the details below, please reference Discovering Buddhism

Account Name: Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds

Bank Name: Cooperative Bank Plc

Account number: 65178087 Sort-Code: 08-92-99 SWIFT: CPBK GB22 IBAN: GB76 CPBK 0892 9965 1780 87

Gift Aid: if you are a UK taxpayer we can claim back 25p for every £1 you donate. Please indicate when registering if you would like us to claim giftaid on your donations.