Overview of Programme
DATE: 2026: Sunday 29th November 2026
TIME: 10 am to 3 pm
LOCATION: Online
LEVEL: This FPMT study course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students, providing a structured approach to Buddhist study.
What to Expect in This Module : how to meditate
This module concludes with a Day of Meditation on Sunday, 29th November, offering time for deeper reflection and integration of the teachings.
Under the guidance of Geshe Rinchen you will learn the definition and purpose of meditation, how to sit, how to set up a meditation session, different meditation techniques, and how to deal with obstacles to meditation.
Through:
Introductory Meditations
Explanatory Teachings - Understand the Foundations and Special features of Meditation.
Reflection and Discussion - Consider how this practice relates to the rest of the path and your own practice.
Supportive Environment - Learn and share with like-minded practitioners, supported by the wisdom and guidance of Geshe Rinchen.
Integration Guidance - Learn ways to connect these Meditation methods with your lamrim meditation and daily spiritual growth.
Suitable for both new and experienced students ready to delve into the inspiring methods that turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth, compassion, and wisdom
Discovering Buddhism is a beginner to intermediate level, 3 year FPMT study course that will give you a solid foundation in the teachings and practice of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism.
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.
This course commences August 2026 and runs for 3 years on Thursday evenings online for 90 minutes and has 14 subjects, 13 of which are usually taught over 6 weeks. The course runs during March, April, May, July, August, September, October and November. There are no classes in January, February, June and December.
It is possible to join at any time during the course.
We warmly invite you to join us for this enriching journey with Geshe Rinchen. Together, let us explore how to bring the timeless wisdom of Buddhism into our everyday lives.
Registration Form . For more information contact our Discovering Buddhsim Coordinator, Ruth: db@jamyangleeds.co.uk
ABOUT YOUR Teacher: Geshe Rinchen Wangyal
We are delighted to say that Geshe Rinchen (Geshe La) has kindly agreed to be our resident teacher from January 2025. Many of you will already have met him as he volunteered with us teaching at the centre through the Summer of 2024. He has also led Vipassana meditation since Autumn 2023 on Monday mornings online. As well as kindly teaching online during the time he was studying at Winchester.
Geshe La has many skills. He is a teacher, translator, researcher and Editor. He studied at Drepung Losel Ling Monastery in India, then Institute of Buddhist Dialectics gaining his Geshe Degree in 2015. Since 2021 he has studied at the University of Winchester, UK, gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Philosophy, Religion and Ethics. He has had articles published in “The Scientific American” in 2020 including ‘Hygiene of Hand and Mind During the Pandemic’ and translations and original articles published in Tibet Times and Tibet Express. He has also won Awards and Honors include awards for essay competitions at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics and Certificate honoring translation work at Emory-Tibet Science Summer Workshop 2019-2020. Geshe La was born in Tibet so Tibetan is his mother tongue. He teaches fluently in English.
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.