About the Center

Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Retreat Center opened its doors in 1997. Its purpose is to make Buddhist philosophy and meditation available to all who are interested. Located in Rockbridge County, Virginia, between Natural Bridge and Lexington, the center is about forty-five minutes north of Roanoke off of I-81. Nestled in the valley between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, it sits on 45 acres of hilly forested land.

The Center’s location in the Shenandoah Valley is ideal because of the tranquil nature and beauty of the area, as well as its accessibility and nearby population centers. We offer weekly meditations for practitioners of all levels, group and individual retreats, a variety of programs with outstanding visiting teachings, and personalized instruction for the advanced meditator.

Bodhi Path Natural Bridge is also home to four sacred sites including a stupa of enlightenment and eight smaller stupas representing eight major events in the Buddha’s life and activity.

Our 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 do the new statues represent?
  • 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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Our Campus

Visit our campus to see the Stupa of Enlightenment and (pictured above) the Buddha Pavilion.

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Reliquary

Also on-site is the custom made reliquary stupa, a rarity in North America.

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