The Monthly Gatherings at local Rigpa centres are an important part of the All-Encompassing Path, because this is where the key and most profound teachings are being studied by the whole Sangha.
This is also where we connect with other Sangha members and receive support and guidance from instructors. Developing compassion and wisdom as a community and learning how to help each other as spiritual friends is a crucial element of this Path, and Rinpoche has been emphasising it again and again.