Introduction to Buddhism ~ March - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Yeshe Kunsang This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.

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Introduction to Buddhism ~ February - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Thubten Pema This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.
Introduction to Buddhism ~ January - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Thubten Pema This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.
Introduction to Buddhism ~ October - Including two day retreat Date: - (10 days) Led by Ven Yeshe Kunsang This course is perfect for beginners, based on the Lam Rim, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment, it provides an overview of the essential themes of Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and practices. Learning how to apply these principles to your life makes the teachings very meaningful. The course will end with a two day meditation retreat in complete silence.
Foundation Service Seminar - For anyone wishing to offer service in the FPMT organization Date: - (6 days) Led by /Facilitated by: Annelies van der Heijden & Francois Lecointre The Foundation Service Seminar (FSS) explores how best to offer our skills and qualities in service within the FPMT. It provides a firm basis to serve effectively and joyfully within the FPMT organization by developing a shared understanding of the FPMT mission and how that translates into action for centers, projects, services, study groups and individuals.
Buddhism & Emotional Intelligence - Includes meditation Date: - (5 days) Led by Ven Thubten Pema & Ven Thubten Khadro Learn the foundations of Tibetan Buddhism and the Buddhist approach to emotional intelligence. Drawing upon Tibetan Buddhist psychology, this course is designed to help participants increase their emotional awareness and balance. It will include teachings on Tibetan Buddhism, meditations and group discussions.
Learn about Meditation and Buddhism - Intro Course Date: - (7 days) Led by Ven Tenzin Choden The course provides an overview of meditation and introduces basic meditation techniques such as watching the breath, mindfulness, visualization with mantra recitation and analytical meditation. It will also include teachings on the foundations of Buddhist philosophy and mind training.
Learn To Meditate - Introduction to Meditation & Buddhism Date: - (7 days) Led by Ven Tenzin Choden Learn the basics of meditation, and experience different ways to meditate. This course will include guided meditations, teachings on the foundations of Tibetan Buddhism, discussion groups and moments of full silence.
Private Stay - Staying at Kopan Date: - (7 days) Led by no special leader Enjoy a private stay at Kopan, take time to relax and enjoy our Monastic environment and participate in our Daily Dharma talks.
November Course 2023 - One Month Intensive Meditation Course Date: - (30 days) Led by Ven Steve Carlier This is Kopan's famous One Month November Meditation Course. The course follows the Tibetan Gelug Tradition of Buddhism, and is based on Lama Tsongkhapa's Graduated Path to Enlightenment - Lam Rim. THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL - WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING MORE APPLICATIONS
Transforming Emotions - An Introductory Course Date: - (5 days) Led by Ven. Tenzin Choden Learn the Buddhist way of dealing with disturbing emotions such as anger, selfishness, dissatisfaction and strong attachment which we encounter in our daily life. Learn how to transform them and experience emotional balance, peace and quality relationships.
Developing a compassionate heart - Includes meditations Date: - (5) Led by Ven Thubten Pema In Mahayana Buddhism the development of loving kindness and compassion is considered the source of all our happiness and good qualities. In this course we will look to those states of mind that prevent us from becoming more caring and compassionate. At the same time, we will discuss and practice methods to open our hearts to others.
Vajrasattva Retreat - A Three Month Purification Retreat Date: - (3 months ) Led by Ani Karin ARRIVAL DAY: 15 JANUARY 2024
A three-month group retreat for qualified experienced Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. Applications are now, conditions apply.

Kopan Monastery
Nepal Buddhist Mahayana Center Gompa

Kopan Monastery FPMT pending affiliation
Foundation for the preservation of the Mahayana Tradition