Spring Retreat with Dawa - Registration open!🌻

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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Meditation, Clarity & Awakening - Part II
Spring Retreat with Dawa Tarchin Phillips
April 24-28 in Ojai, CA.

In times of great change, societal undoing and transformation, dharma practitioners have the opportunity to stay focused and grounded through timeless wisdom and proven practices. It is not the times you live in, but the time you spend in practice, that defines and enables your experience of the world and the people around you.

Join Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips and Bodhi Path Santa Barbara for a restorative and transformative spring meditation retreat in the mountains of Ojai at Camp Ramah. Teachings are based on the 37 Practices of The Bodhisattvas.

Attendance of prior retreats or programs not required. All are welcome. Register Here before April 12.
There are limited scholarships available on a first come basis. Scholarship applications must be received by April 3rd. Scholarship information Here

Discussion of The 22 Facilities Curriculum Class
Feb 23, Thurs 7-9PM
All are welcome as we discuss this weekend class. The nights are beneficial and fun for all those who attend. Please feel welcome!

Book Club
Feb 28, 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

Calm Abiding with Khaydroup
March 4, Saturday 9AM-1PM

A calm mind is crucial for analytical and reflective exploration and investigation of the nature of mind and reality. This course will give instructions on Calm Abiding meditation with ample opportunity to deepen one’s practice.
In Person and Online: Khaydroup will be in-person. Class will meet in person and online. Class zoom link will be sent out before the course starts. Please sign up in a timely manner so that the volunteers have sufficient time to send you the link before class.
There are scholarships available available on a first come basis.
More information and Registration here.

Reflective Writing Group
"Write Yourself Out of Confusion"
March 15, Wed 7-8:30PM
For more information, click here.

We are delighted to announce that the Bodhipath Global Website is now live and waiting for you to explore! We cordially invite you to join us online to discover all the local and international programming we have in store for you. Our website provides a wealth of information about our upcoming events, yearly calendar, and resources designed to help you stay connected and nurture your spiritual practice. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and supporting you on your journey of growth and enlightenment.

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:

Upcoming 2023 Dates
Buddhahood the Awakened State April 1-2
Calm Abiding Meditation May 20
Three Yanas and Five Paths Aug 12-13
The States of Meditation Concentration Sept 16-17
Vajrasattva, the Mantric Remedy Oct 14-15

The Conditioned and the Unconditioned Dec 9-10

"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.

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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R esident Teacher: Dawa Tarchin Phillips

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Regularly Scheduled Meditations
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Bodhi Path Buddhist Center

102 W. Mission St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 284-2704
(entrance in rear off of Chapala St.)

Dawa Tarchin Phillips,
Resident Teacher

Dawa's Office Hours: Thursday, 4PM - 6PM
Prior appointment only. Please email sb@bodhipath.org to schedule. Please submit your request at least 48 hours in advance.This is a chance to meet one-on-one with an authentic Buddhist Dharma teacher to clarify your questions about Buddhism, meditation and your individual practice.

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Bodhi Path Resources
Daily Meditation and Practice with Lama Jampa from the Menlo Park Bodhi Path Center at 5 PM (Pacific Time).
Meditations include Chenrezig sadhana and Samantabhadra prayer. Click here to join on ZOOM. You will also need to email SF@bp.org to get the password.

Karmapa’s Meditations for our Times - https://www.karmapa.org/meditations-for-our-times/

Dharma Teacher Tsony offers continuing online programming detailed on his website: https://tsony.com/events/

Bodhi Path Virtual Center (BPVC) – aims to connect participants within a virtual community and offers online live streaming classes. If you would like to get information about their upcoming live stream programs, please send an email to:  virtual@bodhipath.org

Bodhi Path also offers online talks and content at  https://www.patreon.com/bodhipath

January updates from our Sangha pursuing Retreat

Click Here for a letter from Jennifer Stroh, a Bodhi Path Santa Barbara sangha member who is in France pursuing retreat at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Click Here for a letter from Paul Gallagher, a Bodhi Path San Luis Obispo sangha member who is in France pursuing retreat at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

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