The Perfect Path to Freedom
Schedule
Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Friends Meeting House | Canterbury, EN
About this Event
One of the clearest presentations of the path to enlightenment is a short poem called The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, composed over 600 years ago by the extraordinary Spiritual Guide and founder of the New Kadampa lineage, Je Tsongkhapa.
In a mere fifteen verses, Je Tsongkhapa distils the vastness of the Buddhist stages of the path to enlightenment into three essential realisations, or experiential understandings. Gaining experience of these three — Renunciation, Bodhichitta, and the wisdom realising Emptiness — provides us with the methods we need to transform every aspect of our life into opportunities for inner development and spiritual growth. In this way, our daily life itself becomes the path to the freedom of liberation and, ultimately, full enlightenment.
On this series of classes, Senior Buddhist Teacher Chelvi will take us on a spiritual journey, guiding us step-by-step through the development of each of these three profound understandings, making them practical and accessible for modern life. Whether you are new to meditation or already familiar with Buddhist teachings, this is a rare opportunity to connect with a complete path to inner freedom in a way that is both inspiring and practical.
As Je Tsongkhapa himself writes:
“I will explain to the best of my ability
The essential meaning of the teachings of all the Buddhas [renunciation],
The main path of the Bodhisattvas, who have compassion for all living beings [bodhichitta],
And the ultimate path of the fortunate ones who are seeking liberation [the correct view of emptiness].”
— Je Tsongkhapa, Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Sessions last for an hour and a quarter to allow for more discussion.
They are suitable for those with more advanced experience of Buddhist meditation. Classes can be attended on a drop-in basis, as each session is self-contained. Light refreshments will be served before or after the class.
About this series: This weekly series aims to teach effective, more in depth meditation-based solutions to everyday problems taken from the Kadampa Buddhist tradition.
BOOKING ONLINE ESSENTIAL!
Live stream option - members only. See Fees & Membership - Kadampa Meditation Centre Kent for further details and joining
Pre-paid monthly members - free
Whole 6 week series: £50
Price per class: £10.00
Per class low income: £7.00
(Low income tickets are made available for those on benefits or unemployed)
Please email [email protected] for further details if required.
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Everyone Welcome!
Where is it happening?
Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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