A Meaningful Life


An explanation of the Foundation Program of Kadampa Buddhism

The Foundation Program provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of five texts:

Joyful Path of Good Fortune - a commentary to Atisha's Lamrim instructions, the stages of the path to enlightenment

Universal Compassion - a commentary to Bodhisattva Chekhawa's Training the Mind in Seven Points

Heart of Wisdom - a commentary to the Heart Sutra

Meaningful to Behold - a commentary to Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

Understanding the Mind - a detailed explanation of the mind based on the works of the Buddhist scholars Dharmakirti and Dignaga

This booklet explains the benefits of studying and practicing on this program and gives advice from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on how to engage in this study and practice.