Discovering Buddhism

ABOUT DISCOVERING BUDDHISM

The Discovering Buddhism (DB) two-year course offers an authentic presentation of the Buddha's teachings, in a format relevant to modern Westerners.  Taught by FPMT registered teachers, DB classes lay a strong foundation of the entire Tibetan Buddhist path including how to integrate study and practice.  This is an excellent “next step” for students who have taken the Buddhism in a Nutshell course and want to learn more. 

2023-2024 DISCOVERING BUDDHISM 2-YEAR COURSE THROUGH KADAMPA CENTER

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  • Course time frame: January 2023 through December 2024.
  • The two-year curriculum offered by Kadampa Center covers thirteen of the fourteen modules in the DB course.  
  • Please see our calendar for dates and information about specific DB modules.  
  • This course is offered both online and in person.
  • Access class recordings via the YouTube playlist 2023-2024 Discovering Buddhism.
  • DB modules consist of 4 - 7 weekly class sessions which are held on Monday evenings.
  • Questions about Discovering Buddhism?  Please email here. 

FPMT DISCOVERING BUDDHISM COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

There is much benefit to seeking certification for the course, including the commitment to learning the material and trying the practices recommended by our spiritual founder, Lama Zopa Rinpoche.  A Completion Certificate is issued by the FPMT when a student has tracked and completed the requirements for all fourteen modules.  Requirements for completing Module 14, Special Integration Experiences, include retreats, mantra and prostration practices.  It is strongly recommended that the Special Integration Experiences of Module 14 are started as early as possible due to the required time and nature of the commitment involved in order to complete them.  For more information on how to earn the FPMT Discovering Buddhism Completion Certificate, please visit the FPMT online learning website.