Teacher Training Program<br>Weekly on Sundays | 5:00 - 8:30pm<br><br><p><b>Desc<u></u>ription:</b><b></b></p><p><b>What are we studying?</b><br></p><p>We are studying <i><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tharpa.com/us/universal-compassion&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw06yJt0c6StaEVMgFQS_BJ3" target="_blank">Universal Compassion</a>.</i></p><p><span>The heart of Buddha’s teachings is unconditionallove and compassion.
In this inspiring explanation of the popular Buddhistpoem</span><span> </span><em><i>Training the Mind in Seven Points</i></em><span>, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso reveals powerful and far-reaching methods forus to develop these altruistic states.
Ancient meditative techniques that have been tried and tested for centuries are brought alive and made relevant to our everyday experiences.
Also included is a practical explanation of how we can transform our day-to-day problems—even the most demanding and difficult conditions—into opportunities for personal and spiritual development.
By pointing the way to an unchanging freedom and happiness, this immensely readable book challenges us to grow, and will have a remarkable impacton our life.</span></p><p><br><b>How does it work?<br></b>Joining the Teacher Training Program is a serious commitment.
It requires regular attendance at a weekly class and engaging in a comprehensive program of study, practice and meditation.
If for a suitable reason a student is not able to attend the class, he or she agrees to catch up by listening to a recording of the class.
There is also a commitment to participate in at least one chanted prayer session at the Center per week.<br><br><b>What happens at a class?<br></b>Prior to class, students study an assigned portion of the text, usually a few pages long, and memorize the essential points.
The class begins with chanted prayers and guided meditation.
The teacher then reads the assigned selection from the book while giving commentary to the text.
The students then divide into pairs to discuss the material.
The teacher and students conclude by deciding what to meditate on in the next class and how to practice during the coming week. </p><br>Not a drop-in class. <br>For more info, see website on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://meditationinconnecticut.org/studying-modern-buddhism/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0OfwZCd9lH-rlVotTKr9Ti" target="_blank">Study Programs of Modern Buddhism</a>.
