This study programme is one of the most in-depth and comprehensive education programmes created by FPMT. It is suitable for those with a good foundation of Buddhist knowledge. The programme is largely online with some occasions when Venerable Gendun is at the centre too. While applications from brand new students has closed, if you have previously studied Basic Programme it may still be possible to join. Also it may also be possible to come along as a listener. If you would like to do so please contact our Basic Programme Coordinator Chrissie on bp@jamyangleeds.co.uk

Our FPMT Basic Programme is taught by Venerable Gendun:

Venerable Losang Gendun has spent nearly four decades in Buddhist practice, living as a fully ordained Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past twenty years.

His training spans ten years of monastic study across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar, and more than four years in solitary retreat in both Tibetan and Burmese Theravāda traditions. For the past eighteen years he has taught Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation worldwide within the FPMT, serving the vision of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

In 2023 he founded The Buddha Project, offering long-term guidance for serious meditators and fostering dialogue between Buddhist traditions, contemplative science, and the arts.

Programme Overview

• Text-based: Study and practice of sutra & tantra jewels from the Tibetan Buddhist canon

• Presented by a qualified Western teacher

• Including study, conduct, practice and retreat, and service and training components

• Regular tests, reading materials, online support, subject completion cards and BP full completion certificate

• 9 weekends a year, plus retreats

• Designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

• Suggested donation: £450 per year (£150 per term, 3 weekends per term).

Alternatively you may wish to join the Friends of Jamyang Leeds Programme for £30 per month and this course is included. No one will be turned away for financial reasons, please contact us to discuss.