How you can participate in the Shedra and study at home. The Rigpa Shedra offers an extremely rare opportunity to study the essential teachings of the Buddha with renowned and authoritative teachers in considerable depth. While many would like to take part in this thorough and authentic course of study, most are unable to attend in person. So, whenever possible, the shedra publishes texts, tapes and CD's of these invaluable teachings. These materials are a precious aid for personal study that will help students to strengthen their practice, sharpen their intellect, and clarify their understanding of relative and absolute reality. CLICK on the title for a detailed description. Essential Buddhist Studies: Chidön - A General Introduction to Madhyamika Transcripts of Teachings by Ven. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche to the Rigpa sangha in 1997 and 2001 Studying the Dharma Chapter 1 of Essential Buddhist Studies II, 2002 Guided Meditation on the Five Skandhas Ven. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche - Lerab Ling, June 2002 Guided Meditation on the Four Immeasurables and Bodhicitta Ven. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche The Wheel of Investigative Meditation Teachings by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, 2002 Frogs in the Custard - An Exploration of the View and Practice of Abhidharma Talks by Professor Steven D. Goodman, 2002