Fall 2008 Programs with Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin - Starts Thursday

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Program Begins
Thursday, October 2, 2008 ~ 7-9pm

Fall 2008 Programs with
Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Programs are appropriate for newcomers and students of all levels.

Unless Otherwise Noted All Events Held At
BODHIPATH BUDDHIST CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA
113 West Gutierrez Street (just off Chapala – 2nd story with prayer
flags above door) Santa Barbara, CA 93101


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. Today, he teaches throughout
Europe and the US, offering guidance to those on the spiritual path.

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Fall 2008 Programs with
Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Programs are appropriate for newcomers and students of all levels.

Unless Otherwise Noted All Events Held At
BODHIPATH BUDDHIST CENTER OF SANTA BARBARA
113 West Gutierrez Street

Program Begins
Thursday, October 2, 2008 ~ 7-9pm


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. Today, he teaches throughout Europe
and the US, offering guidance to those on the spiritual path.

BodhiPath Buddhist Center of Santa Barbara

http://www.bodhipath.org
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phone: 805-569-0099

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Fall 2008 Programs with
Dharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips

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


An Unshakable Foundation
Thursday: October 30 * 7-9pm * Suggested donation: $10

This teaching will be based on the Buddha’s teaching on the meaning of
refuge.

Save the Date ~ Special Event
Weekend Chenrezig Retreat
November 6, 7, 8 & 9 * Off site - Space is limited * Call or email for
availability and info 569-0099. BBCre...@gmail.com.

All are warmly invited to attend a weekend retreat in Santa Barbara
led by Dawa Tarchin Phillips. The weekend will be devoted to group
practice and in-depth teachings on Chenrezig, a joyful melodious
practice of enlightened compassion.

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.

Gaining Clarity In A Changing World - An Introduction to Meditation
and Training of the heart/mind
3 Tuesdays: November 4, 11, and 18 * 7-9pm * Suggested donation: $10/
class

Learning how to stabilize our heart/mind through the practice of
meditation helps us open up to the inherent joy, peace and natural
clarity of our basic nature of awareness. Please join us at the
Bodhipath Buddhist Center of Santa Barbara for this series of
introductory classes especially designed for interested newcomers.
This series concludes with the ½ day meditation workshop.

Half Day Meditation Workshop – Offered twice
Saturday: November 22 * 9:30am-12:30pm * Cost: $15
Saturday: December 13 * 9:30am-12:30pm * Cost: $15

Join us for one, or both, 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.

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.

Public Talk - Dealing with Uncertainty
Wednesday: December 10 * 7-8:30pm * Suggested donation: $ 12
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.

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

End of Year Celebration!
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!

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.

Santa Barbara BodhiPath Buddhist Center

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Please note that the office hours for Dawa Tarchin will be Thursdays
from 4pm -6pm. No office hours will be offered on Tuesday and
initially published.

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Office Hours: Thursdays 4-6pm