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Because we care about our whole community, if you have symptoms of illness such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath we ask that you participate online.
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To access our programs online
visit Santa Barbara
Bodhi Path Virtual Center
https://www.bpsbonline.com/
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We rely on our monthly donors to keep our center in its prime location. Our high-quality teachings and online presence can only happen because of our generous community. Please click here to become a patron. The suggested donation for in person or online practitioners is $20 per class. Dana for our Center Link
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Spring Retreat with Dawa
Save the Date: April 24-28 Ojai,CA
Details and registration to follow soon!
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Book Club
Jan 24, Tues 7-8:30PM
We are reading and discussing poems from the book “The Rain of Wisdom : Vajra Songs of the Kagyu Masters” If you would like to receive a separate monthly email about the book club, please write to travelsean@gmail.com.
Link here for info
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Finding Freedom with Dawa Tarchin Phillips
Jan 26, Thurs 7-9PM
How can you avoid the 3 biggest mistakes that keep your spiritual practice from bearing fruit? This class introduces the meaning and aim of the path of awakening and the authentic teachings of Buddha in modern times. Whether you are a student, a seeker, a scholar, a practitioner, or simply curious, this essential series will show you how to avoid the 3 biggest pitfalls of modern practitioners and take joyful first steps toward reducing your own and others' suffering once and for all. This class is especially suited for newcomers.
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Group Discussion: Finding Freedom
Feb 2, Thurs 7-9PM
These discussions have become one of our favorite parts of the curriculum class schedule. Participants gain so much by solidifying their understanding and those who missed the weekend class can learn from others, as well as contribute their own wisdom and understanding.
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Panel Discussion
Feb 9, Thurs 7-9PM
What does it mean to PRACTICE OFF THE CUSHION? Join us for a night of insight, humor, and support as some of our top students answer this hard-hitting question.
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Reflective Writing Group
"Write Yourself Out of Confusion"
Feb 15, Wed 7-8:30PM
For more information, click here.
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Live Question and Answer session with Dawa Tarchin Phillips
Feb 16, Thurs 7-9PM
Bring those questions and take another step towards enlightenment. Everyone is welcome!
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Weekend Curriculum Class with Dawa Tarchin Phillips: The 22 Faculties
February 18 & 19, Sat-Sun, 9AM-1PM
Identified in the Abhidharma are the six senses, the three factors concerning gender, the five feelings,
the five spiritual faculties, and the three super-mundane faculties. This course will discuss how our
understanding of these faculties -our perception of and interaction with the world -contribute to our
ongoing confusion or gradual awakening respectively.
Teacher: Santa Barbara Center's curriculum is led by the resident teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips, a
masterful dharma teacher and well-known mindfulness and meditation expert. Bodhi Path Santa
Barbara regularly hosts visiting teachers.
Register here
Click here to contribute dana to the teacher.
We have a limited number of scholarships available on a first come basis. You are welcome to register
as a scholarship recipient if full tuition would present a hardship.
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Bodhi Path Curriculum Weekend Program
The Bodhi Path Santa Barbara Multi-Year Curriculum is designed to offer western lay students a comprehensive foundation for dharma study and practice. Registration for each course is required. Our schedule for the year is listed below:
2023 Date
Jan 14-15 Karma Trinley Rinpoche - The Bodhisattva Wish
Feb 18-19 The 22 Faculties
April 1-2 Buddhahood the Awakened State
April 24-28 Spring Retreat
May 20 Calm Abiding Meditation
Aug 12-13 Three Yanas and Five Paths
Sept 16-17 The States of Meditation Concentration
Oct 14-15 Vajrasattva, the Mantric Remedy
Dec 9-10 The Conditioned and the Unconditioned
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"Bodhi Path "Rides to the Center" Program.
We are looking to put together people who need a ride to Bodhi Path events at the Center with people offering to give rides. Please send John Tormey an email at johnmtormey@hotmail.com (please include your phone number)
1. if you would like help with rides to the center or
2. if you are willing to give people rides to the center.
We want to help you get to the center if driving is a "challenge" for you for any reason.
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Lending library: The Bodhipath in Santa Barbara offers a great selections of books. We have a lending library and several titles available for purchase. Come check it out!
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