Join the Foundation Program this year as we begin our next book, The New Eight Steps to Happiness. Learn more about this unique meditation program at our first class meeting after FP’s break.

The next section of FP begins September, 2024. Class schedule is Tuesdays through December 17. New students are welcome to enroll. Classes meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm.

***For students wishing to attend from cities outside of Santa Barbara, and for those whose circumstances prevent in-person attendance due to illness, we offer our FP class via zoom .***

Enrolling in the Foundation Program means you become a ‘Supporting Member’ of MKBC — all other regular classes and retreats are included with your monthly $75 membership.

 The Foundation Program is a unique, structured study program that enables us to gain deeper understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings and to develop a regular meditation practice. It is ideal for those who have a general understanding of Buddhism but who wish to learn more.

To maintain the integrity and quality of the class discussions there is a study and attendance requirement, as well as a commitment to memorization and scheduled exams for this program. Anyone who is interested in trying out the foundation program is asked to attend two consecutive classes before deciding whether or not to join the class.

Through systematic study and meditation on this program we can deepen our understanding and insight of Buddha’s teachings, gain confidence in our meditation practice, and transform our lives by transforming our own mind. By learning to understand our own experiences of difficulty, problems, and suffering, we will be better able to support to those around us, and impact their lives in a more positive, meaningful way.

Please call us at (805) 563-6000, or email us at info@MeditationInSantaBarbara.org if you would like more details about enrollment in this book study program.