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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    Planetary Pilgrim is now available on Gaia
    Led by Dawa Tarchin Phillips, this cinematic journey follows travelers on a pilgrimage through ancient landscapes and sacred sites around the world. Along the way, they confront fears, release old stories, and uncover spiritual treasures within the Earth and themselves — a shared rite of passage that transforms and awakens. Link to view the film here.https://www.gaia.com/video/planetary-pilgrim

    Center Events

    Book Club

    Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…

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    28 Oct

    Book Club

    Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…

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    25 Nov

    Book Club

    Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…

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    23 Dec

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    Zoom Links

    Many of our classes are offered both online and in person.

    2025 Calendar

    Find details about our programming throughout the year.

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    Prayers

    For your reference, here for the prayers that we recite at the beginning and end of each session.

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    Dawa Tarchin

    Dawa Tarchin Phillips

    Meet our authentic Buddhist Dharma teacher to clarify your questions about Buddhism, meditation, and your individual practice.

    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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    La Cumbre Plaza Shopping 3815 State Street Suite G129 Santa Barbara, CA, 93105

    805-284-2704

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    Volunteer Your Time

    • 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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