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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Center Events
Samantabhadra Prayer with Khenpo Tsering (Santa Barbara)
This teaching explores the profound wisdom and transformative practices of the Samantabhadra Prayer, that outlines…
29
May
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
3
Jun
Bodhi Path Lineage with Khenpo Tsering (Santa Barbara)
You’re Invited: A Special Teaching with Khenpo TseringExploring the Path of Awakening in the Bodhi…
5
Jun
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
10
Jun
Six Paramitas
Join us for a special exploration of the Six Pāramitās, or the Six Perfections, as…
12
Jun
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
17
Jun
Six Paramitas
Join us for a special exploration of the Six Pāramitās, or the Six Perfections, as…
19
Jun
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
24
Jun
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
24
Jun
Summer Retreat 2025 with Dawa Tarchin Phillips (Santa Barbara)
Summer Retreat 2025: Integrating Bodhicitta into Daily Life with Dawa Tarchin Phillips June 25-29, 2025 Join…
25
Jun
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
1
Jul
Samantabhadra Prayer with Khenpo Tsering (Santa Barbara)
This teaching explores the profound wisdom and transformative practices of the Samantabhadra Prayer, that outlines…
3
Jul
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
8
Jul
Samantabhadra Prayer with Khenpo Tsering (Santa Barbara)
This teaching explores the profound wisdom and transformative practices of the Samantabhadra Prayer, that outlines…
10
Jul
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
15
Jul
Discover Joyful Mind with Dawa (Santa Barbara)
Discover Joyful Mind with Dawa Tarchin PhillipsA Course on the Foundations of Meditation and Inner…
17
Jul
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
22
Jul
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
22
Jul
Discover Joyful Mind with Dawa (Santa Barbara)
Discover Joyful Mind with Dawa Tarchin PhillipsA Course on the Foundations of Meditation and Inner…
24
Jul
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
29
Jul
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
5
Aug
Reducing Harm (Dawa or Khaydroup) (Santa Barbara)
The Buddha’s teachings on reducing harm—both to ourselves and others—offer some of the most profound,…
7
Aug
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
12
Aug
Reducing Harm (Dawa or Khaydroup) (Santa Barbara)
The Buddha’s teachings on reducing harm—both to ourselves and others—offer some of the most profound,…
14
Aug
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
19
Aug
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
26
Aug
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
26
Aug
August Potluck Picnic
You’re warmly invited to a joyful evening of community, food, and Dharma friendship! Let’s come…
28
Aug
Center Resources
Many of our classes are offered both online and in person.
Find details about our programming throughout the year.
For your reference, here for the prayers that we recite at the beginning and end of each session.
Additional Texts
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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.
La Cumbre Plaza Shopping 3815 State Street Suite G129 Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
805-284-2704
sb@bodhipath.org
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