The Path to Awakening

Teaching on the Profound Practice of Mind Training &
Bodhisattva Vow, by His Holiness the 14th Shamarpa
September 26-28, 2008.

International Bodhi Path Meeting and Celebration,
September 29, 2008.
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge


Dates & times:

Teaching:
Friday-Saturday,
September 26-27, 10 am to 12 noon, 2 to 4 pm

Bodhisattva Vow:
Sunday, September 28, 10 am

International Bodhi Path Members Meeting:
Monday, September 29, 10 am to 5 pm.

Bodhi Path Celebration:
Monday, September 29,
6:30 pm

Program Fees:

$240 includes teaching, meeting and celebration.
$210 for teaching only.
Bodhisattva Vow by offering.

Reservation Deadline:

Space is limited. Advanced registration is important, and must be made, along with full payment by July 15, 2008.

For Further Information:

Call: 540-464-5117,
or email:


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Program Information:

Teaching
Mind Training, or Lojong, is a comprehensive practice, which embodies the entire path to awakening. The Buddha recognized that we suffer because of our negative actions. Conversely, when we act positively, everyone benefits. In order to act positively in any situation, we must train our mind.
Mind Training nurtures and cultivates Buddha Nature, that pure seed of awakening at the heart of every sentient being. It has the power to transform egotistical self-clinging into selfless generosity and compassion. Put into practice diligently, Lojong can lead to full awakening.
H.H. Shamar Rinpoche has completed a soon-to-be-published book, The Path to Awakening, A Commentary on Ja Chekawa’s Seven Points of Mind Training, Edited and Translated by Lara Braitstein, PhD. Join Rinpoche as he explains this profound practice, and helps students understand the Lojong path. Rinpoche will conclude the program by giving the Bodhisattva Vow on Sunday.

Shamar Rinpoche
The Shamarpa lineage is a line of incarnate lamas, who since the 14th century have reincarnated as teacher and disciple to the Gyalwa Karmapas, head of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. The present-day 14th Shamarpa was born in Tibet in 1952. He was formally recognized by H.H. the 16th Karmapa at age four. At Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim, Shamarpa received the entire transmission of the Kagyu lineage’s teachings from H.H. Karmapa and other renowned Tibetan masters. Among his current numerous worldwide activities, Shamar Rinpoche is the founder and spiritual director of the International Bodhi Path Buddhist Centers.

Program Schedule:
Friday-Saturday, September 26-27: Teaching by Shamar Rinpoche on The Path to Enlightenment, The Profound Practice of Mind Training.
Two sessions per day, 10 am to noon, 2 to 4 pm. Lunches provided.
Open to all levels of students.
Sunday, September 28: Bodhisattva Vows given by Shamar Rinpoche, 10 am.
Monday, September 29: Bodhi Path Meeting. 10 am to 5 pm. Bodhi Path members only.
Monday, September 29: Bodhi Path celebration. 6 pm. Family and friends invited. Supper provided. Entertainment requested.
Lunches will be provided at all events. Supper will be provided at the celebration.

Location:
All events will take place at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge, which is located eight miles south of Lexington, Virginia, at the south end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Address: 449 Galloping Path, Natural Bridge, VA, 24578.

Program Fees
$240 includes teaching, meeting and celebration.
$210 for teaching only.
Bodhisattva Vow by offering.

Reservation and Payment Deadline: July 15, 2008.
Space is limited. Advanced registration is imperative, and must be made, along with full payment, by July 15, 2008. You may register on line with a credit card or mail a check payable to Bodhi Path along with Registration Form (see following) to: Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, 449 Galloping Path, Natural Bridge, VA 24578. Please make your reservations early to ensure availability.

Cancellation Policy.
Prior to September 1, 2008 total fees, minus a $40.00 per person registration fee, will be refunded upon cancellation. After September 1 no refunds will be made.

Overnight Accommodations:
Accommodations on site are being held for the Bodhi Path Assistants and for our Dharma Teachers.
Limited camping on site is available for $10 per person per night. Reservations necessary. Bring your own equipment.
A list of lodging accommodations in the area follows. Please make your own reservations directly with the establishment of choice. We recommend you do this as soon as possible as rooms will fill up very quickly for this fall weekend.
A local hotelier is holding rooms in several of his motel/hotels in the area. The closest two, Budget Inn Natural Bridge (one mile) and Relax Inn (two miles), are clean, modest, and very basic. Special prices for these two are $60 single occupancy, $70 double occupancy. Because of their proximity to the center and the Pink Cadillac Diner for breakfast, this may be a good choice for the “nothing fancy” crowd. If you prefer newer accommodations (about 10 miles away) these are also available upon request through this hotelier, and will cost more. To make your reservations please call 540-291-2896 and mention Bodhi Path Buddhist Center.

Other Accommodations:
Transportation:
The closest airport is in Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles from the Bodhi Path.
Car rental available at airport.Limo Service available from: Roanoke Airport Transportation Service, 540-345-7710, (ask for Gail) and Prestige Limousine, Inc., 540-342-8049, (ask for Jim Simpson). Service is available from the airport to any location. Price depends on number of people traveling together. Call directly for pricing. It is highly recommended you make these arrangements early to insure availability.Lynchburg, Virginia, is a regional airport about one and a half hours from the center. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.Washington DC airports, Dulles International or Reagan International, about 200 and 210 miles respectively. You will need a rental car if you fly into either of these airports.Baltimore International Airport, about 240 miles from the center. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.

For Further Information:
Call: 540-464-5117
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