Events Summary:
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Starts Sunday!
March 31-May 5
Annual Course with Rachel Parrish
"Endless Inspiration: Four Reflections to Motivate Your Path to Awakening"
Lectures March 31 & April 14
Coming soon!
May 19-June 9
Sunday Online Course with Trinlay Rinpoche
4 sessions, details TBA
Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Meditation & Discussion
Every Sunday unless otherwise noted
Tuesdays, 8pm-9:30pm
Weeknight Meditation & Book Group
Every Tuesday Evening
Started a new book!
SAVE THE DATE for the Bodhi Path Annual Gathering and Teaching in Virginia
- June 28-30: Annual Program Weekend; teachings by Jigme Rinpoche
- July 2-6: Meditation retreat with Trinlay Rinpoche
Want to receive more frequent, informal updates about our center? We also maintain a weekly google group mailing list for more details about weekly activities.
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STUDY SERIES—BEGINS SUNDAY
Endless Inspiration: Four Reflections to Motivate Your Path to Awakening
Annual Course with Rachel Parrish
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Full course: March 31 - May 12, 2019
Participate Online or In Person
Registration for the complete course is now closed, but locals may still attend the Sunday lectures on Sunday March 31 & Sunday April 14.
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Ever encounter resistance in your practice? Want to ensure that all obstacles stay on the level of manageable speed-bumps and never grow into big dangerous mountains?
This course will be an in-depth exploration of 'The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind Towards Enlightenment,' based on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation (Gampopa), as well as special instructions from Shamar Rinpoche, Gendun Rinpoche, and Jigme Rinpoche.
The course will be anchored by two lectures, March 31 & April 14. Participants in the full course will engage in required homework and discussion groups following each lecture, and a final exam. The course is designed for participation online or in person at Bodhi Path Chicago.
UPDATE:
- Registration for the full course is now closed.
- Locals are welcome to join the Sunday lectures without participating in the full course and may make voluntary donations to support the teachings at the door.
- Online participation is only open to full course participants.
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About Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish
Rachel Parrish was born and grew up in the Midwestern United States. After graduating from university with a degree in English, Chemistry, and Art History, she traveled in Europe, where she discovered the Dharma at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France. Rachel spent three years preparing for retreat while at Dhagpo. She then completed two traditional three-year retreats in Kundreul Ling, established by Gendun Rinpoche, a very highly realized Tibetan master. Afterwards she completed a one year solitary retreat at Dhagpo. Since then Rachel has dedicated her life to teaching and practicing the Dharma. She has been based at Bodhi Path Chicago since 2007.
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Sundays: Meditation & Discussion
Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm
(unless there is a special program scheduled)
Join fellow practitioners for guided meditation followed by interactive discussion of topics related to Mahamudra meditation and The Seven Points of Mind Training, core practices of Bodhi Path centers.
For all levels; everyone is welcome.
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Tuesdays: Meditation & Book Group
New Book!
Tuesdays, 8pm-9:30pm
Doors open 7:45pm, meditation begins promptly at 8pm.
Join fellow practitioners weekly for sitting meditation, followed by book discussion.
We are now reading Boundless Wisdom: A Mahamudra Practice Manual, by Shamar Rinpoche.
No prior reading or preparation required. Great opportunity to get a taste of key Buddhist concepts.
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Help us Thrive by Becoming a Monthly Patron!
The generosity of inspired participants is the only support for the center. All costs, including maintaining the facility and supporting our teachers comes exclusively through the generosity of donors like you.
Monthly subscriptions are available at any level and provide your center with the consistent, reliable support necessary to continue its mission. One time donations are also enormously beneficial.
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Welcome to Bodhi Path!
Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Chicago is a resource for practitioners, scholars, and those curious about meditation and Buddhist philosophy who wish to relate authentic teachings to everyday life. Newcomers are always welcome and no system of belief is ever expected. Practices that require previous experience are noted on the calendar.
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Interested in Finding Out More?
To stay involved with the Bodhi Path community, check us out at:
www.facebook.com/bodhipathchicago.
We also maintain a more frequent Google Group mailing list for weekly activities— you can sign up here.
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