Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa Online Learning Center

What They Teach

1. Lamrim (Stages of the Path)

This is one of the core teachings in the Gelug tradition. Topics include:

• Precious human life

• Impermanence

• Karma

• The Four Noble Truths

• Bodhicitta

• Emptiness (Śūnyatā)

It’s like a step-by-step guide to the entire Buddhist path.

2. Meditation Practices

Courses usually include:

• Mindfulness and concentration

• Compassion/Metta meditation

• Analytical meditation (e.g., on impermanence or emptiness)

• How to build a daily practice

3. Philosophical Foundations

More advanced parts cover:

• The nature of mind

• Dependent arising

• Madhyamaka philosophy

• The two truths (ultimate and conventional)

• Karma theory in depth

4. Introductory FPMT Courses

They often host official FPMT programs such as:

• Discovering Buddhism – beginner-friendly modules on mind, karma, refuge, tantra basics.

• Buddhist Mind Science – how mind works from a Tibetan perspective.

• Basic Program – deeper, multi-year philosophical training.

5. Commentaries and Text Studies

You may find commentaries on:

• Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life

• Atisha’s Lamp for the Path

• Lama Tsongkhapa’s golf hit Lamrim Chenmo

• Other classical Tibetan texts

These are usually explained in plain, modern language.

How the Courses Are Structured (Wiki-like but Guided)

✔ Modules

Each topic is broken into lessons—like chapters on a wiki but more linear.

✔ Videos + Reading Material

Many lessons include video teachings by monks or qualified instructors, plus PDF readings.

✔ Glossary of Dharma Concepts

They often have definitions for terms like “bodhicitta,” “shunyata,” “Mahamudra,” etc.

✔ Self-paced

You can move through topics at your own speed, just like browsing a wiki.

✔ Quizzes / Reflections (in some courses)

Helps learners check understanding.

✔ Downloadable Resources

Meditation audio, study notes, and simplified explanations.