In-depth Buddhism

Diving in Deep: Longer Courses to Discover Buddhism

The heart of our program is the 3-year course Discovering Buddhism: Awakening the limitless potential of your mind, achieving all peace and happiness.

Discovering Buddhism gives participants a solid footing in the practice of Mahayana Buddhism, outlining the essential points, and providing an experiential taste of the Buddha’s teachings.

Our in-depth courses are best suited for established students and as well as the committed beginner. The study goes at a slower pace, giving participants time to digest the material, question, and begin applying the teachings to daily life.

Other in-depth courses include training in Buddhist rituals, on-going Lamrim study groups, and weekend workshops on intermediate topics such as bodhicitta, emptiness, calm abiding and tong-len.

  • “After last weeks DB class with Eddie I was revising my notes, and thanks to our great teachers I am always reminded there is more, keep looking! I wanted to say thanks, and acknowledge those helping us along the path to enlightenment.”
    Gayle Zander, 2014
  • “I just wanted to say I love coming to Wednesday night DB classes. I was reflecting on the drive home how fortunate I am to have such refuge at the centre. Samsara is genuinely heart-breaking and I don’t think I would have made it this far without having LTC in my life. Just wanted to say thank you.”
    Ben Aitchison, 2016
  • “I have always enjoyed the courses and teachings at LTC. Eddie is an inspirational teacher and is able to convey subtle concepts in simple language. A deep sense of security and understanding always envelopes me when I am there.”
    Eileen Jeboult, 2017
  • “Thanks again for all the study material. You make it just so much easier for us all to manage our study and our samsaric lives. I greatly appreciate all Eddie’s support – it makes a big difference.”
    Linda McDonald, 2016

Sample a Soundfile
DB: Samsara and Nirvana
(Eddie Peet, 2024)
The Nature of Reality
(Eddie Peet, 2023)
DB: Mind and Its Potential
(Eddie Peet, 2024)
Four Opponent Powers in Daily Life
(Eddie Peet, 2023)

Courses in this series

Many of these courses are freely available on our Youtube Channel.

  • Our core program the 3-year Discovering Buddhism series
  • FPMT Basic Program study groups such as Lamrim Chenmo
  • 5-year Ngöndro program under the guidance of Geshe Tenzin Zopa.

Discovering Buddhism (3-year cycle of weekly classes)

Lamrim Chenmo Study Group
(5-year cycle of fortnightly classes)

Five-year Ngöndro Program (annual teachings and monthly practice)

Taking the Essence
(Monthly short courses online)

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Lamrim Chenmo: Insight Chapter

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(ONLINE) The final instalment of the Lamrim Chenmo series examines the nature of reality with a master class in Buddhist Middle Way philosophy and meditation. The Insight chapter sets forth a detailed explanation of the correct view of emptiness. In this final chapter of his text, Lama Tsong Khapa explained the way to correctly identify…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: Samsara and Nirvana

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(HYBRID) What is samsara and why are we stuck in it? What is nirvana and how can we achieve it? Develop the wish to be free from suffering and empower yourself with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever. All living creatures know suffering—this is the Buddha’s first noble truth. And many…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: The Spiritual Teacher

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(HYBRID) What qualities must a spiritual teacher have? How do we find a guru? Discover how to be devoted without going astray, and how to flourish on your spiritual path. Take the time to investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities to look for in…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: Samsara and Nirvana

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(HYBRID) What is samsara and why are we stuck in it? What is nirvana and how can we achieve it? Develop the wish to be free from suffering and empower yourself with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever. All living creatures know suffering—this is the Buddha’s first noble truth. And many…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: The Spiritual Teacher

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(HYBRID) What qualities must a spiritual teacher have? How do we find a guru? Discover how to be devoted without going astray, and how to flourish on your spiritual path. Take the time to investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities to look for in…

Lamrim Chenmo: Insight Chapter

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(ONLINE) The final instalment of the Lamrim Chenmo series examines the nature of reality with a master class in Buddhist Middle Way philosophy and meditation. The Insight chapter sets forth a detailed explanation of the correct view of emptiness. In this final chapter of his text, Lama Tsong Khapa explained the way to correctly identify…

Rebirth – Tibetan Game of Liberation

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(IN-PERSON) This is no ordinary game! The Tibetan game of liberation is a living Buddhist teaching, like a highly complex version of snakes and ladders. It’s possible to reach enlightenment by dinnertime – though getting enlightened takes quite a while! Each game has its own unique group ‘karma’ and flavour, and we play until someone…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: The Spiritual Teacher

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(HYBRID) What qualities must a spiritual teacher have? How do we find a guru? Discover how to be devoted without going astray, and how to flourish on your spiritual path. Take the time to investigate the role of the teacher on the spiritual path: the need for a teacher, the qualities to look for in…

Yamantaka Self-Initiation: A Profound Practice of Renewal and Purification

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(IN-PERSON) Restricted workshop for those who have completed the Solitary Hero Yamantaka retreat and fire puja. This is a profound method for restoring and purifying bodhisattva and tantric vows, and renewing one’s tantric commitments on the path to enlightenment. This afternoon is a wonderful opportunity for Highest Yoga Tantra deity practitioners to refresh our altruistic…

DISCOVERING BUDDHISM: Samsara and Nirvana REVIEW

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(HYBRID) What is samsara and why are we stuck in it? What is nirvana and how can we achieve it? Develop the wish to be free from suffering and empower yourself with practical tools to deal with and eliminate disturbing emotions forever. All living creatures know suffering—this is the Buddha’s first noble truth. And many…