About the Center
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Retreat Center opened its doors in 1997 to teach Buddhist philosophy and meditation to all who are interested. Located in Rockbridge County between Natural Bridge and Lexington, the center is less than one hour north of Roanoke. It occupies 45 acres of hilly forested land, nestled in the valley between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains.
The Center is located in the Shenandoah Valley because of the tranquil nature and beauty of the area as well as its accessibility to transportation, cultural institutions, and population centers. The center now offers a program of Buddhist education ranging from information for the curious to instruction and support for the advanced meditator. It is also home to four sacred sites including a stupa of enlightenment.
Our center’s resident teacher is Dharma Teacher Tsony.
Shrine Project to House the Kangyur and Tengyur
Read about the recently announced project to house the Kangyur and Tengyur collection taking place at the Natural Bridge, Virginia retreat center.
- What are the Kangyur and Tengyur?
- Why are we building a shrine to house them?
- Who are depicted in the new statues?
- What is already done?
- What is needed today?
- How can you help?
Bodhi Path Buddhist Center
12 Bodhi Path
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
540-464-5117
naturalbridge@bodhipath.org
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Center Events
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Dharma Roadside Assistance with Dharma Teacher Tsony (Natural Bridge)
These sessions involve a lively—and live!—exchange with Dharma Teacher Tsony on how to apply our…
9:00am Sweep and Shine Monthly (Natural Bridge)
Join in this meritorious act of Sweep and Shine for our shrines and meditation spaces,…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Chenrezig Practice Every Month (Natural Bridge)
Join us for Chenrezig practice on the first Thursday of each month at the Bodhi…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Full Moon Buddha Shakyamuni Practice (Natural Bridge)
Full moon Buddha Shakyamuni practice led by Dharma practitioner Michael Kopald. We will meet at…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
9:00am Sweep and Shine Monthly (Natural Bridge)
Join in this meritorious act of Sweep and Shine for our shrines and meditation spaces,…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Dharma Roadside Assistance with Dharma Teacher Tsony (Natural Bridge)
These sessions involve a lively—and live!—exchange with Dharma Teacher Tsony on how to apply our…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Chenrezig Practice Every Month (Natural Bridge)
Join us for Chenrezig practice on the first Thursday of each month at the Bodhi…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Full Moon Buddha Shakyamuni Practice (Natural Bridge)
Full moon Buddha Shakyamuni practice led by Dharma practitioner Michael Kopald. We will meet at…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
What is genuine compassion? with Lama Jigme Rinpoche (Natural Bridge)
Weekend sessions with Bodhi Path Teacher Lama Jigme Rinpoche visiting from France Saturday–Sunday, June 21–22,…
What is genuine compassion? with Lama Jigme Rinpoche (Natural Bridge)
Weekend sessions with Bodhi Path Teacher Lama Jigme Rinpoche visiting from France Saturday–Sunday, June 21–22,…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Dharma Roadside Assistance with Dharma Teacher Tsony (Natural Bridge)
These sessions involve a lively—and live!—exchange with Dharma Teacher Tsony on how to apply our…
9:00am Sweep and Shine Monthly (Natural Bridge)
Join in this meritorious act of Sweep and Shine for our shrines and meditation spaces,…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
Chenrezig Practice Every Month (Natural Bridge)
Join us for Chenrezig practice on the first Thursday of each month at the Bodhi…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
9:00am Sunday Discussion Sessions (Natural Bridge)
Wondering about meditation? Have questions or want to engage in discussion about related topics? Join…
Sunday Morning Meditation (Natural Bridge)
Our weekly meditation sessions, open to all, take place at 10.30am every Sunday morning. Starting…
Online Book Study Group on Tuesday Evenings (Natural Bridge)
Our group will be alternating chapters from Patrul Rinpoche’s The Words of My Perfect Teacher…
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Center Resources
We welcome you to partake in these resources that can enrich your experience at our center.
YouTube Channel
Tune into programs that we broadcast on our YouTube channel.
Newsletter Archive
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Our Campus
Visit our campus to see the Stupa of Enlightenment and (pictured above) the Buddha Pavilion.
Reliquary
Also on-site is the custom made reliquary stupa, a rarity in North America.
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Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Natural Bridge is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting the teachings of the Buddha and the spread of enlightened activity. Our center covers its expenses including support of our teacher primarily via donations from participants. Thank you for considering making a donation, either one-time or on a recurring monthly basis. All donations to Bodhi Path are tax deductible in the USA to the extent permitted by law.
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