Overview: The Basic Program is a comprehensive, practice-oriented transmission of the Buddhadharma designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. It falls under FPMT’s In-Depth Programs category and is text-based, taught by qualified geshes or senior Western teachers with extensive textual study backgrounds.
Structure:
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9 main subjects and 3 supplementary subjects
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Spans approximately 5 years of study
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Emphasizes both philosophical understanding and practical application.
Participation Options:
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Offered in various formats (residential and non-residential) at FPMT centers worldwide
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Available online as “BP Online” through the FPMT Online Learning Center.
Ideal For: Committed students who have completed foundational studies and are ready for a more rigorous and systematic approach to Buddhist philosophy and practice.
These programs represent a progressive path of Buddhist education, from the foundational Discovering Buddhism to the more advanced Basic Program, allowing students to develop their understanding and practice at an appropriate pace.