Rigpa Curriculum of Online Courses in Meditation and Buddhism

2007 - 2008 ACADEMIC YEAR Online courses in Buddhism and meditation under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche
INTRODUCTORY COURSES You may take introductory courses in any order. However, taking them in the order listed is recommended. Completion of all Introductory Courses is recommended before moving onto the Parallel Program courses.
	Course	Prerequisites	Dates	To Register
	Finding Peace Description>>	None	Sept 2008	Please join our mailing list to receive course announcements
	Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World Description>>	None	Jan 18-March 7, 2008	Registration closed
a	Loving-Kindness Description>>	Completion of two Rigpa introductory courses is recommended	March 21 -May 23, 2008	Registration closed

PARALLEL PROGRAM COURSES Parallel Program courses should be taken in the order listed. The entire series of courses is over 7 years long. Students have the opportunity to start their 7 year program in the fall of each year.
	The Way to Inner Peace and Contentment	Completion of all introductory level courses	Sept 2008	Please join our mailing list to receive course announcements
	An Introduction to Dharma Study Description>>	Completion of The Way to Inner Peace and Contentment An established meditation practice	Jan 25-Feb 15, 2008	Registration closed
	Shamatha Description>>	Completion of An Introduction to Dharma Study Commitment to study the Mengak Study Pack teachings to completion	Feb 29-May 9, 2008	Registration closed
	Introduction to Bodhicitta, plus Eight Verses	Completion of the Shamatha course	Jan 18-April 4, 2008	Registration closed