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BodhiPath Buddhist Center
Announces New Programs
Tuesdays: Green Tara

Programs are appropriate for newcomers and students of all levels.

Unless Otherwise Noted All Events Held At:
SANTA BARBARA BODHIPATH BUDDHIST CENTER
113 West Gutierrez Street
(just off Chapala – 2nd level with prayer flags above the door)
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-569-0099

Office Hours: Thursdays 4-6pm
Every Sunday: Chenrezig Practice 11am-Noon
Classes: Every Thursday7-9pm * Tuesdays as announced


Green Tara Teaching
3 Tuesdays: December 2, 9, & 16 * 7-9pm * Suggested donation: $10/
class
Green Tara is the embodiment of the female aspects of enlightenment.
Also known as "The Liberatrice" she represents the enlightened
qualities of swift action and fearlessness. These teachings will
introduce the practitioner to the wisdom and practice of Green Tara
and its integration into daily life. Having taken Buddhist refuge is a
prerequisite for attending this course.



Understanding the Relationship Between Thoughts,
Emotions and True Happiness
5 Thursdays: November 13, 20, December 4, 11, and 18 * 7-9pm *
Suggested donation: $10/class

How does our mind work and manifest thoughts, feelings and our
perceptions? What is the underlying reality of our being? Every moment
of every day we are involved in, and dealing with the manifestations
of our bodies and the experiences and expressions of our minds. They
make up who we are and what we identify with most intimately. As we go
through life, we all experience manifold different states of physical
and mental challenges in the search of wellbeing.

During this teaching series we will explore the Buddha’s advice on how
to correctly view the reality of ones body and the productions of ones
mind when our aim is to reduce suffering. Teachings based on the 5
Skandhas and 51 Mental Events.




Public Talk - Dealing with Uncertainty
Wednesday: December 10 * 7-8:30pm * Suggested donation: $ 12 *
Location: Unity House
No doubt, these are uncertain times! We all are faced with growing
uncertainty in our fast paced lives. Whether because of economic
changes, changes in the environment, changes in our personal lives,
our health or our relationships, we all meet with uncertainty again
and again at different stages. But how can we best deal with
uncertainty? How can we gain certainty in uncertain times? What is
reliable and what is not?
This lecture will focus on the Buddha's advice on these issues and
give us clarity about what is constant, reliable and certain and what
might actually never be.



Half Day Meditation Workshop
Saturday: December 13 * 9:30am-12:30pm * Cost: $15

Join us for a ½ day devoted to meditation. Instruction and guidance
will be provided by Dawa Tarchin Phillips as well as the opportunity
to apply and practice what one has learned. This workshop is specially
designed for newcomers or those looking for a refresher to their
established practice.


Special Presentation - Siddhartha Foundation International
Wednesday: December 17 * 7:30 * Cost: Donation



Bart Mendel & Suzan Garner will present the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye
Dorje's wish to establish a public meditation center on the Central
Coast of California. The presentation will describe the 17th Karmapa's
worldwide activities, his plans for the center and fundraising ideas.



End of Year Celebration! You are invited….
Friday: December 19 * 7:00pm * Free

Come and enjoy an evening of joyful celebration, sharing and gratitude
amongst members and friends of your local Buddhist sangha. Music, Hors
d’oeuvres and beverages will be served! Feel free to bring your
favorite dish and music.


EVERY SUNDAY


Chenrezig - Practice of Loving Kindness
Every Sunday: 11 am- 12 pm * Free
Join us for this weekly practice of cultivating the awakened heart.

Teacher's Bio: Buddhist Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips completed
two 3-year meditation retreats as a student of the Mahamudra
meditation master Gendun Rinpoche at
Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Monastery in France where he received the
transmission of
the Karma Kagyu Lineage. Prior to focusing on meditative practices,
Dawa pursued
advanced studies in the arts, a career in the entertainment industry
and worked
with severely ill cancer and cardiac patients. He serves as resident
teacher of the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Santa Barbara and teaches
throughout Europe and the US, offering guidance to those on the
spiritual path.



New Year 2009 Programs
January-February: Bart Mendel ~ Working with the Emotions





Santa Barbara BodhiPath Buddhist Center
http://www.bodhipath.org
http://groups.google.com/group/santa-barbara-bodhipath-buddhist-center
phone: 805-569-0099