General Buddhist Studies Course

The General Buddhist Studies Course has been designed for those who wish to be guided through their study of Buddhism, but who do not wish to commit themselves to a programme of continual study and practice. During the Course, Rinpoche teaches important aspects of Buddhist Teachings.

It is open to all those who wish to attend.

- For the inauguration of the Zangdok Palri Institute in June 2004, the General Buddhist Studies Course was based on The Precious Bodhi Tree, a text written by Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche. It was be followed in future years by other teachings which will enrich students' understanding of diverse aspects of Buddhist wisdom and practice.
- In 2005, Rinpoche taught "Advice to Kunzang Chögyal" by Dza Patrul Rinpoche.
- In 2006, Rinpoche started an in-depth study of the "The Words of My Perfect Teacher". The first chapter about "The precious human life" was studied.
- In 2009, Rinpoche taught the Uttaratantra. This retreat was unusual in the sense that it formed the base to launch a third "Six-Year Dzogchen Practitioners' Course" starting in 2010.