Rigpa Distance Learning Program Overview: Online Courses in Meditation and Buddhism, Distance Sangha

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Sogyal Rinpoche

With his remarkable gift for presenting the essence of Tibetan Buddhism in a way that is both authentic and profoundly relevant to the modern mind, Sogyal Rinpoche is one of the most renowned teachers of our time. He is also the author of the highly-acclaimed and ground breaking book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Two million copies of this spiritual classic have been sold in 29 languages and 56 countries.

ABOUT RIGPA

RIGPA is a Tibetan word, which in general means 'intelligence' or 'awareness'. Inspired by this, Sogyal Rinpoche gave the name 'Rigpa' to his work and to the vehicle he was developing to serve the Buddha's teaching in the west. Rigpa is now an international network of 106 Buddhist centers and groups in 23 countries around the world.

RIGPA DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

The vision of the Rigpa Distance Learning Program is to offer individuals anywhere in the world the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the authentic teachings and methods presented in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and to apply them in their lives, to increase their well-being and the well-being of the world around them. The Rigpa Distance Learning Program offers those who do not live near a Rigpa center the opportunity to follow Rigpa's graduated course program.

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

ONLINE COURSES

DISTANCE SANGHA

In the correspondence format you work through the lessons at your own pace and are invited to correspond with a facilitator for a period of 2-4 months. Enrollment is ongoing and you may order your course at any time.

UPDATE: We are not offering correspondence courses at this time. Please consider the online course option.

In the online format a group of students study the course together. Each week, participants are asked to complete study of one lesson at their convenience and then are invited to report back and join a discussion on the lesson in an online email forum. You do not have to be online at a specific time. Instructors facilitate the class discussion and are available to answer your questions. Students find the course material and the ensuing group discussions very enriching. The weekly assignments help students develop and maintain their study and practice.

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The Distance Sangha is an online community of Rigpa distance students from all over the world. Prerequisites for membership are:

- Completion of all Introductory level courses.
- Completion of the course, "The Way to Inner Peace and Contentment."
- Rigpa retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche strongly encouraged.

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- Completion of 1 full Rigpa retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche (of 10 days or more)
- Completion of 2 Rigpa Distance Learning Courses