Editing New Kadampa Tradition (section)

===Study programs===
NKT-IKBU offers three study programs: an introductory General Programme, a more advanced Foundation Programme, and a Teacher Training Programme.<ref>{{harvnb|Cozort|2003|p=232}}</ref><ref name="Waterhouse, Helen 2002. p. 940">Waterhouse, Helen. "New Kadampa Tradition" entry in Melton, J. Gordon, and Martin Baumann. 2002. ''Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices''. Santa Barbara, Calif: ABC-CLIO. p. 940</ref><ref>Bluck, Robert (2006). ''British Buddhism: Teachings, Practice and Development''. Routledge critical studies in Buddhism. London: Routledge. p. 139.</ref> It is believed by NKT-IKBU followers that the teachings transmit the pure lineage of Je Tsongkhapa in its entirety.<ref name="Bluck, R. 2006 p. 130">Bluck, R. (2006). ''British Buddhism: Teachings, practice and development''. Routledge critical studies in Buddhism. London: Routledge. p. 130.</ref>

The General Program (GP) provides an introduction to basic Buddhist ideas and meditation. Cozort explains that GP classes are "simply the ongoing general instructure for all comers at NKT Centers or wherever NKT teachers find a venue for teaching."<ref name="Cozort, Daniel 2003 p. 232">Cozort, Daniel (2003). ''The Making of the Western Lama''. Quoted in Heine, S., & Prebish, C. S. (2003). ''Buddhism in the Modern World: Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition''. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 232.</ref> The Foundation Program (FP) includes the study of six commentaries written by Kelsang Gyatso on several classical texts.<ref name="Cozort, Daniel 2003 p. 232"/> The Teacher Training Program (TTP) is intended for people who wish to train as NKT-IKBU Dharma Teachers who, in turn, will teach Buddhism to newcomers as well as serve as tantric gurus.<ref>{{harvnb|Cozort|2003|p=233}}</ref> All resident teachers of NKT-IKBU centres follow this program of study and practice. It involves the study of 14 texts by Kelsang Gyatso, including all of those in the Foundation Program. This program also includes commitments concerning one's lifestyle, based on the five lay vows of the [[Pratimoksha]], and the completion of specific meditation retreats.<ref>Cozort, Daniel (2003). ''The Making of the Western Lama''. Quoted in Heine, S., & Prebish, C. S. (2003). ''Buddhism in the Modern World: Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition''. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 236.</ref> There is also a "teaching skills" class every month.<ref>Cozort, Daniel (2003). ''The Making of the Western Lama''. Quoted in Heine, S., & Prebish, C. S. (2003). ''Buddhism in the Modern World: Adaptations of an Ancient Tradition''. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 234.</ref>