The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is designed for people who wish to train as authentic Dharma Teachers or simply engage with Buddha's teachings in the deepest possible manner. In addition to completing the study of fourteen texts of Sutra and Tantra, the student is required to observe certain commitments with regard to behavior and way of life, and to complete a number of meditation retreats. Through a deep and continuing commitment to the program of study, meditation, discussion, and retreat, we can gain deep experience of Buddha's teachings, establish a strong meditation practice and become a qualified teacher in our own right. The Teacher Training Program is also available by correspondence.
The Texts:
TTP will be studying the book, Joyful Path of Good Fortune, the complete buddhist path to Enlightenment. Commentary to Atisha's Lamrim text, "The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment".
The other books studied on Teachers Training Program are:
Universal Compassion - Commentary to "Training the Mind in Seven Points" by Bodhisattva Chekhaw.
Eight Steps to Happiness - How to transform all life's difficulties into valuable spiritual insights by using extraordinary methods for developing universal love and compassion.
Heart of Wisdom - Commentary to the Heart Sutra.
Understanding the Mind - How to understand the relationship between our mind and its external objects. Based on the works of Buddhist scholars Dharmakirti and Dignana.
The Bodhisattva Vow - Commentary on the practice of moral discipline.
Ocean of Nectar - Commentary to Chadrakirti's "Guide to the Middle Way".
Clear Light of Bliss - Commentary on Vajrayana Mahamudra.
Great Treasury of Merit - Commentary on "Offering to the Spiritual Guide".
Mahamudra Tantra - An introduction to meditation on Tantra.
Guide to Dakini Land - Commentary on Vajrayogini Tantra.
Tantric Grounds and Paths - Commentary on the Vajrayana path.
Essence of Vajrayana - Commentary on the practice of Heruka Body Mandala.
If you have a wish to find out more about this study program please call the center to ask for an appointment with the program Teacher: 323-223-0610
