The FPMT Basic Program in Buddhist Studies of Sutra and Tantra (BP) is a five-year, twelve-subject course of studies designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. It provides a practice-oriented transmission of the Buddhadharma to committed students ready to progress to in-depth study and practice. Learn more here.

Dr. Lorne Ladner is teaching modules from the Basic Program with an average of 2 classes a month, on Saturdays from 11AM - 12:30PM. Recordings can be found on our youtube channel.

Please check our intermediate classes page to see the current Basic Program schedule.