News from Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Center

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The weekly newsletter for the Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Bart's class "How to Relate to the Spiritual Teacher" w/ Dharma Teacher Bart Mendel September 12, 19, 26  (no class October 3)  October 10, 17, and 24   Course Description: A genuine teacher is essential to the spiritual path. Since the introduction of Buddhism to the West, misconceptions abound regarding the student- teacher relationship.     Buddhism provides a clear progression of how to relate to the teacher, from elder, to spiritual friend, to guru.  This class will explore how to take this journey with honesty and openness, without abdicating our own intelligence.  About the Teacher:  Appreciated by students for his humor and insight, Bart Mendel brings a unique perspective to his teaching through his mixing of the Dharma with worldly challenges. Bart founded Bodhi Path Santa Barbara where he was resident teacher for 10 years. Movie night with meditation  Thursday, October 3, 7-9 pm  Following a 20 minute period of meditation, we will view the film Why you Study Buddhism, which features a teaching by Shamar Rinpoche.  We hope to see you there for this valuable film. Fall Meditation Retreat in San Luis Obispo with study sessions Led by Khedrub Zangmo Friday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5 2013 Meditation is the single most powerful tool to experience both the confusion and wisdom of our mind. We progressively train to be aware and let go of all that clouds our ability to see clearly: we transcend delusion and fully awaken to the enlightened state of profound peaceful wisdom and compassion. Study in the context of a retreat can enhance practice. During this retreat, we will continue reading Gendun Rinpoche’s Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master from page 84. This is not a scholarly work but guidance straight from Rinpoche’s heart, meditator to meditator.  With support from both a teacher and fellow students, retreat is the ideal situation to practice and study intensively, facilitating our understanding to deepen naturally. You are warmly invited to join us for the entire retreat or any part.  You do not need to purchase the book, but it is available at Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats Joy of Practice    Third Sunday of Every Month: Joy of Practice (10:30-12:30)   Four Meditations of 20 minutes each   10:30 - 11:00  Welcome; 1st sitting and quiet break  11:00 - 11:30  2nd sitting and quiet break  11:30 - 12:00  3rd sitting and quiet break 12:00 - 12:30  4th sitting and Closing   You are invited to meditate with us on the third Sunday morning of each month.  Meditating with others is a joyful experience that encourages us to quiet the mind and to learn to know the spacious clarity and wisdom of our innate nature.  Bodhi Path's Sunday morning "Joy of Practice" is open to all practitioners at any level.  We welcome you.    Your donations help to keep the Center open are greatly appreciated.  Thank you Santa Barbara Mindfulness and Meditation Retreat this Fall Led by Dawa Tarchin Phillips Retreat is Full Center for Spiritual Renewal, Santa Barbara, CA November 6-10 Dharma teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips will be leading this very special 5-day residential retreat from November 6 through the 10th.  Attendees will stay one-person-to-a-room at the Immaculate Heart Center for Spiritual Renewal, located on the grounds of La Casa de Maria.  Enjoy vegetarian meals and the beauty of La Casa de Maria, an idyllic 22 acre site in the Santa Barbara foothills. Separate rooms will permit attendees to engage in their own practice as well as group practice and teaching. This is an excellent way to strengthen your meditation practice, connect with fellow sangha members and fortify your spirit as you step away from the pressures of daily life.   There has been a great deal of interest in this retreat and the retreat is full.  If you wish to attend similar retreats in the future, please send an email to jmloo...@gmail.com    There are three levels of accommodation: 1.  Spacious room in the Main house with full bath ($700 for Santa Barbara patrons, $750 for all others) 2.  Spacious room in the Main house with bath/shower shared or down the hall ($650 for Santa Barbara patrons, $700 for all others) 3.  Smaller room with full bath in smaller building ($600 for Santa Barbara patrons, $650 for all others)    Click here for information about the Center for Spiritual Renewal. Click here for information about La Casa de Maria.cle copy starts here... Current Teaching No RSVP required. Just drop in! Regularly Scheduled Meditations Just Drop in! Evening Meditation Every Tuesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Learn more... Meditation and Dharma Teaching Every Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Learn more... Joy of Practice 3rd Sunday of each Month 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Learn more... Bodhi Path Buddhist Center 30 W. Mission St., #7 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 View Map (805) 252-6137 s...@bodhipath.org SantaBarbaraBodhiPath www.bodhipath.org/sb View Calendar Regular Donor Gifts Level 1: Once | Recurring ($75) Level 2: Once | Recurring ($100) Level 3: Once | Recurring ($150) Donate Any Amount Dawa Tarchin Phillips, Resident Teacher View Bio Dawa's Office Hours: Thursday, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Prior appointment only. Please email s...@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. Bart Mendel, Frequent Guest Teacher View Bio Our Patrons Our patrons, through their generous gifts of time and funds, keep the center thriving as a place to practice and study the Dharma. Click here to learn about the benefits of being a patron.