In 2023, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche  continues his teachings on Mipham Rinpoche’s Sword of Wisdom, Year 4. Each of the program’s two weekends consists of 5 talks, online discussion groups with senior students and meditation groups. With a new and exceptional translation by Ann Helm, Mipham Rinpoche’s Sword of Wisdom brings together the two truths of Madhyamaka through the lens of valid cognition.

What is the MSB Shedra?
Unlike most general Dharma programs, the MSB Shedra provides an opportunity to study in great depth the philosophy of Madhyamaka from both the Svatantrika and Prasangika perspectives. The word shedra refers to a traditional monastic college of higher learning, with a course of study lasting from ten to thirteen years. 

Who is Eligible to Attend the Shedra?
This is a public program and all are welcome to attend the Shedra program with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. There are no pre-requisites. Senior students and newer students alike attend this program. 

Shedra Study Resources
You may wish to explore earlier Shedra recordings to familiarize yourself with the course of study. You may also review the Tibetan terms and definitions from 2020 and 2021 mentioned during Shedra, as well as this handout from Shedra 2020.

Program Schedule
The teachings are broadcast live in the UTC−06:00 or MDT timezone and will be available within a day for video access through October 16, 2022. The Study Set provides video access for one year and lifetime access to the audio download.

FRIDAY
Talk 6:00 – 8:00 pm

SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Meditation: 9:00 – 9:30 am
Morning Talk: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A/ Discussion Group: 1:30 – 2:30 pm*
Afternoon Talk: 3:00 – 5:00 pm**

*Please note: there is no discussion group on the final Sunday, October 2nd.

** The final talk for Sunday, October 2nd, is cancelled. The morning talk may go longer in order to accommodate finishing the text, but our time will be given back to us for the afternoon.

Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, the texts or anything else, feel free to email the Event Coordinators.