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Kadampa Meditation Center Washington hosts weekly General Program classes at our Temple in Ballard. These classes are ideal for anyone wishing to bring more peace into their lives. They also provide an excellent introduction to Buddhist psychology, philosophy and practice.
Basic meditation techniques are taught that enable you to relax and make your mind more happy and peaceful. You will come away from these classes refreshed and with tools that will help you improve your world every day.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso designed three special programs for the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism: General Program (GP), Foundation Program (FP), and the Teacher Training Program (TTP). These programs were designed with the needs of Western practitioners in mind.
General Program
The popular General Program provides an introduction to practical Buddhist teachings that is particularly suitable for beginners. The General Program is designed to help you create a better life for yourself and others. Teachings in the General Program are based on topics from our basic books. Each series can last up to eight weeks and you are welcome to attend any or all classes. General Program is held on Monday evenings and Sunday mornings at the Kadampa Buddhist Temple and various days during the week in different neighborhoods. Please check the class links on the right for more information.