Teacher Training Programme
Teacher training programme at Bodhisattva Centre Brighton and on Zoom
On Wednesday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and
On Sunday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
With Gen Kelsang Jigme
Teacher Training Programme (TTP), offers practitioners of Kadampa Buddhism the opportunity to study deeply, gain practical experience of both Sutra and Tantra as well as train to become qualified Dharma teachers.
The Programme consists of a dynamic combination of teachings, meditation and discussion, all of which enable us to go deeper into the layers of meaning within each book that we study. All of this helps us to make real progress along our spiritual path. Each class consists of preliminary prayers, guided meditation and reading from the book with commentary and discussion. All qualified Kadampa teachers follow this in-depth program of study and practice.
The programme involves the study of twelve texts, students are required to observe certain commitments with regard to behaviour and way of life, and an intention to engage regular meditation retreats run at Bodhisattva KMC.
You are welcome to try out two free taster classes but if you wish to join, you need to commit to attending each class.
This will be available in person and in certain circumstances, live streamed.
The book we are studying is The New Guide to Dakini Land
Vajrayogini is a female enlightened Deity of Highest Yoga Tantra, a manifestation of all Buddha’s wisdom. By engaging in the Tantric practice of Vajrayogini under the guidance of a qualified Spiritual Guide, sincere practitioners can completely purify their body, speech and mind and attain a state of full enlightenment, the ultimate goal of human life.
This comprehensive guide provides a detailed and practical explanation of the two stages of Vajrayogini practice – generation stage and completion stage – and shows how we can integrate these practices into our daily life, thereby transforming every moment of our life into the path to enlightenment. It is a unique guide to becoming a Tantric enlightened being in the modern world.
As this programme is not a drop-in class, if you wish to join the Programme after trying the free taster class, there is a commitment to studying a section of the book.
To join the programme, you need to become a member of Bodhisattva Centre at Supporter or Patron level. Supporter membership is £40 a month and includes access to all our classes, courses and retreats.
| SUPPORTER membership | 1st session free, then £40/month for minimum 6 months |
| PATRON membership | 1st session free, then £50/month for minimum 6 months |
Visit our membership page for more information.
To join or for more information email: epc@meditateinbrighton.com
2026
September: 5 – 12 – 19 – 26/27 (Refuge retreat)
October: 3 – 31
November: 14 – 21
December: 5 – 19
2027
January: 16/17 (Lamrim retreat) – 30
February: 6 – 20 – 27
March: 6 – 20/21 (Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering retreat)
2027
April: 3 – 10 – 17
May: 6 to 9 (Vajrasattva retreat), 22
June: 5 – 12 – 19 – 26
TTP Retreats:
- 26 & 27 September: Refuge.
- 16 & 17 January: Lamrim.
- 20 & 21 March: Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering.
- 6 to 9 May: Vajrasattva.
Other events on Saturdays (in place of the TTP):
- 9 to 15 October: International Autumn Festival in Arizona.
- 24 & 25 October: Course with Kadam Olivier, Teacher of the Montpellier centre.
- 7 November: Day with Gen Eupamé, National Spiritual Director, on the 11 inversions.
- 27 to 30 November: Dharma Celebration at CMK France.
- 12 & 13 December: Course with Gen Konchog, Teacher of the Metz centre.
- 2 & 3 January: Transmission of the Blessings of Buddha Maitreya.
- 23 & 24 January: Course with Alexandre Onnée, Teacher of the Nantes centre.
- 13 & 14 March: Course with Gen Sangyé, Teacher of the Toulouse centre.
- 26 to 31 March: National Festival at CMK France.
- 24 & 25 April: Transmission of the Blessings of Buddha Vajrasattva.
- 14 to 17: Concentration retreat on clarity and emptiness with Gen Tonpa.
- 28 May to 2 June: International Spring Festival in England.
Livestream available for this course.
Livestream is available to members. Visit our membership page for more information.
By registering for the event, you agree:
- Not to share the link with anyone else;
- Not to record it or make any copies.
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