Overview of Programme
TIME: Mondays weekly 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (commencing 15 September until end of October 2025)
LOCATION: In Person and Online
LEVEL: Buddhism – Beginners
Come join Geshe Rinchen as he teaches different topics based around buddhist foundational studies.
Geshe-la will guide students through weekly topics based on the core teachings found in three essential texts. Each week’s session will explore key themes and practical insights drawn from these works, making complex ideas accessible and personally meaningful.
Introductory students are encouraged to download the first two books—See Yourself As You Really Are and Becoming Enlightened by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. These offer a clear and compassionate introduction to foundational Buddhist concepts, including the nature of mind, the cultivation of compassion, and the path to liberation.
The third book, Wisdom Energy by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is highly recommended as a supplemental text. It provides practical guidance on integrating Tibetan Buddhist teachings into daily life. Students are advised to make a donation when accessing this book as a gesture of appreciation for the teachings.
Together, these texts form an excellent reading list for those new to Buddhism, offering both philosophical depth and practical tools for inner transformation.
See Yourself As You Really Are– His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Becoming Enlightened– His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Wisdom Energy– Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa Rinpoche
This is a rare and valuable opportunity to study Buddhism directly with a qualified Tibetan Buddhist monk. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this course offers authentic guidance in a supportive learning environment.
SUGGESTED DONATION FOR DROP IN CLASS:
Non-members – £10 per drop in class. This will contribute to the centre’s running costs andinclude a donation to the teacher.
Gift Aid: if you are a UK taxpayer we can claim back 25p for every £1 you donate. More information on Gift Aid can be found here.
Free to members of The Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds (your membership fees already contribute to our core costs in running the centre). You 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 £4 per class) We will make the donation to the teacher on your behalf.
We never turn anyone away from the Dharma for financial reasons. If you cannot donate the suggested amount, please donate where possible within your means. It’s good to practice generosity where we can.
ABOUT YOUR Teacher: Geshe Rinchen Wangyal
Geshe Rinchen studied at Drepung Losel Ling Monastery in India, then at the Institute of Buddhiust Dialectics. He gained his Geshe degree in 2015.
He then studied at the University of Winchester in the UK, gaining a BA (hons) Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics in 2024
Geshe La has had articles published in The Scientific American in 2020 including 'Hygiene of the mind during the Pandemic’. He has also received awards for essay competitions at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics.
Geshe La’s teachings are known for their clarity, warmth, and practical applicability, making profound topics accessible to students of all backgrounds. Geshe La combines his deep knowledge with genuine compassion, inspiring students to cultivate inner peace and wisdom in their own lives.
Geshe La teaches in English fluently.
You can read more about Geshe Rinchen here.