Santa Barbara, CA

Our center has a rich history of over twenty years in offering classes and meditation practices rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals, regardless of background or experience, to join us in exploring this spiritual tradition.

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Offering of Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows: Thursday, September 11 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM With Lama Jampa

We are honored to welcome Lama Jampa, who will guide the ceremonies for both the Refuge Vows and the Bodhisattva Vows. These vows are profound commitments on the Buddhist path:

  • Taking Refuge marks the formal entry into the Buddha’s teachings, opening the heart to the Three Jewels — the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
  • The Bodhisattva Vow deepens this intention, aspiring to awaken for the benefit of all beings.

This is a rare and auspicious opportunity to either take vows for the first time or renew your existing Bodhisattva Vows. If you wish to take vows or renew your Bodhisattva Vow, please contact us in advance at  SB@BodhiPath.org

We warmly invite all sangha members and friends to gather and celebrate this precious occasion together. Link Here

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About the Center

The Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers a high quality curriculum of instruction in Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy. The Center was founded in 1997 at the direction of Shamar Rinpoche. Since then, hundreds of students have come to learn and practice in a modern, non-sectarian environment focused on authentic Buddhist teachings taught and practiced by authentic teachers. We are a diverse community of practitioners encompassing all ages and levels of practice. Dawa Tarchin Phillips is the resident teacher, and we regularly host visiting teachers.

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  • We have amazing people who volunteer their time at the Bodhi Path Center in Santa Barbara! We have opportunities for you to develop your practice, while giving back to our community. Some of the ongoing positions are: (Audio Video support, opening or closing the Center, clerical support, web-master, bookkeeper, announcement coordinator) If you are interested, please email SB@BodhiPath.org
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