General Programme Classes

New! A series of three classes with Gen Tharchin in Thornhill

Weekly evening meditation class with Gen Tharchin at Tharpaland

Drop-In meditation classes in Dumfries, Castle Douglas, East Kilbride, Stranraer (Please use these links to find out more about the classes).

Daycourses in Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Penpont (near Thornhill, East Kilbride and Stranraer.

Please note the meditation classes in The Borders are now being run by Mahabodhi Centre in Edinburgh. .

Based on texts by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, these General Programme classes are offered for complete beginners and experienced alike. The purpose of these classes is to help people to gain personal experience of inner peace, to overcome their daily problems, and to find real happiness in their hearts.

The classes give practical advice and simple yet profound techniques that can easily be assimilated into our daily lives.

You are welcome to attend at any time as each class is self contained. Each class includes a talk, a meditation and time for Q & A.

Please use the above links for more details or call 01387 860 618 for more information.

There are also meditation classes in other areas throughout Scotland. For details of these classes please visit: www.MeditateInGlasgow.org and www.MeditateInEdinburgh.org

The Foundation Programme / Teacher Training Programme

We offer a weekly FP / TTP at Tharpaland with Gen Tharchin studying Heart of Wisdom on Sundays from 10am - 4.30pm, with additional TTP classes on Saturday evenings once every 5 - 6 weeks from 7.30 - 9.30pm.

Classes this year are on the following dates:

March 1, 8, 15, 22,

April 18(TTP only), 19, 26
May 10
June 6(TTP only), 7, 14

Sept 19(TTP only), 20
Oct 4, 17(TTP only), 18
Nov 21(TTP only), 22
Dec 6

We also have a weekly FP in East Kilbride with Kelsang Tubchen on Wednesday evenings til March then on Tuesdays from April, studying the book Eight Steps to Happiness from 6.00 - 9.30pm.

Classes are on the following dates:

March 4, 11, 18, 25, (Wednesdays)

April 22, 29 (Wednesdays)
May 12 (Tuesdays)
June 2, 9, 16, 30 (Tuesdays)

Please contact education@tharpaland.org if you would like more information or to enrol on any of our FP or TTP programmes.

There are also weekly FP's in Ayr, The Borders, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow; please visit www.MeditateInGlasgow.org and www.MeditateInEdinburgh.org for more details.

The Foundation Programme

For those who have been attending the General Programme (GP) classes regularly and have a wish to deepen their knowledge and experience of Dharma, Foundation Programme (FP) offers a more in-depth investigation of Buddha's teachings. It provides a systematic presentation of the basic subjects of Mahayana Buddhism and forms a perfect basis for a strong daily practice and successful meditation retreats.

The Teacher Training Programme

The Teacher Training Programme (TTP) is an advanced programme designed to enable practitioners to deepen their understanding of Dharma and to train as qualified Dharma teachers. It provides an ideal basis for maintaining a strong daily practice and for engaging in extensive meditation retreats.

Tharpaland's FP and TTP currently run concurrently on Sundays studying Heart of Wisdom with additional Teaching Skills classes and retreats for those on TTP. Please contact us for more details.