Featuring:

Teachings by Jigme Rinpoche on

37 Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva

Practice retreat Led by Karma Trinlay Rinpoche Practicing Profound Meditations of the Masters Led by Karma Trinlay Rinpoche

Join us for teaching, practice, and sharing the dharma with friends

and fellow students. This is a rich environment in which to deepen your heartfelt connection to, and understanding of the Dharma.

Come celebrate the Buddha’s intent!

The Teachings by Jigme Rinpoche

37 Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva

Lama Jigme Rinpoche will begin teachings this year on “The 37 Verses on the Practice of a Bodhisattva,” which is directly related to his book Handbook of Ordinary Heroes. Jigme Rinpoche’s precious teachings combine the profound Dharma with his decades- long experience of living in the West. His warm-hearted approach makes the Dharma accessible to all and his teachings both touching and inspiring. In this program, we will learn, through the practice of a Bodhisattva, how one can turn towards kindness and compassion, and be of benefit to others. Join us to share in the wisdom of Jigme Rinpoche.

The 2019 Annual Program will also include:

◆ Discussions and Q & A led by Bodhi Path teachers

◆  Bodhi Path admin and info sharing meetings

◆  Saturday evening supper, campfire sing-along, celebration

◆ Sunday morning meditative journey through the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva guided by the Bodhi Path Dharma Teachers.

Date and Times: Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 9:30 am to 6 pm (plus evening festivities). Sunday, June 30, 9:30 am to 12 noon.

The Annual Program is followed by a practice retreat led by Karma Trinlay Rinpoche,

Tuesday July 2 through Saturday July 6

Practicing Profound Meditations of the Masters

Alternating sessions of meditation instruction and group practice with Trinlay Rinpoche

During this extended retreat time, Trinlay Rinpoche will give instructions, guidance, and teachings on fundamental meditations that are important on our path, including the preliminaries of Mahamudra. Sessions will be dedicated to receiving instructions and to practice. Students will have the chance to interact with Trinlay Rinpoche for advice and support about personal practice.

Join us in this rare opportunity to receive precious meditation instructions and to learn how to put them into practice.

Date and Times: Tuesday through Saturday, July 2-6, 9 am to 5 pm.

(Note, Trinlay Rinpoche will lead an optional online program leading up to the retreat on four consecutive Sundays, May 19-June 9.)

General information for both programs:

Location:

All events for both programs take place at Bodhi Path Retreat Center, Natural Bridge, located eight miles south of Lexington, Virginia, at the south end of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Address: 12 Bodhi Path, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.

Program fees:*

Three-day program: $275

Includes teaching, celebration supper and daily lunches. (Housing additional.)

Practice retreat: $300 for entire retreat, or $70 per day. Lunch included. (Housing additional.)

Attending both programs: $500

*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone.

Lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away

Space is limited. Advanced registration is important and must be made, along with full payment, no later than June 8, 2019. Please reserve early to help our planning. We expect  a full house and highly recommend you make your program and hotel reservations early. (See Cancellation Policy.)

Accommodations:

Please make your reservations directly with the establishment of choice.

For questions about on-site housing during the retreat portion of the program please inquire at: housingva@bodhipath.org

Hotel/motels:

South River Highlands, 540-463-2593. Lovely rustic cabins, dorm spaces, and private rooms. 15 miles from center, car necessary. Please call for pricing. Mention Bodhi Path. innkeepers@southriverhighlands.com

Budget Inn Natural Bridge, 540-291-2896. A modest motel 1+ mile from the center, for the “nothing fancy” crowd. Mention Bodhi Path.

Natural Bridge of Virginia Hotel, 800-533-1410. 5 miles from center.

For other accommodations 10+ miles from the center, please visit the Lexington Visitors Center’s website at https://www.lexingtonvirginia.com

A shared house

If attending the weekend program and the retreat, shared housing is available at historic Middleton House, 111 South Jefferson Street, Lexington, 9 miles from the Bodhi Path Center, in downtown Lexington. Rates: $45 - $75/night. To view the house go

to https://www.vrbo.com/316062 . For more information or to MAKE A RESERVATION please write to housingva@bodhipath.org.

Camping:

Natural Bridge KOA. 540-291-2770. RV hook-ups, cabins, tents. 2 miles from the center.

Plane, train, and ground transportation:

Airports require renting a car, limo service, ride sharing, bus or train to get to the center. Ride sharing information will be sent out with confirmation of registration.

Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles away, is the closest airport. Car rental, Uber (apx $70) or limo service available. Limo Services: Roanoke Airport Transportation Service, 540- 345-7710, and Prestige Limousine, Inc., 540-342-8049. Price depends on number of people traveling together. Call for pricing. Make arrangements early to insure availability.

Lynchburg and Charlottesville, Virginia, are regional airports, each about one-and-a-half hours away. These airports often have less expensive flights. You will need a rental car.

Washington, DC airports: Dulles International or Reagan International, about 200 and 210 miles away, respectively. New: There is daily bus transportation from Washington— information https://virginiabreeze.org. There is also train transportation to Roanoke, VA (see information below). Otherwise you will need to rent a car from these airports.

Baltimore International Airport, about 240 miles away. You will need to rent a car.

Amtrak—Northeast Regional: There is now train transportation, the Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, from Boston and NYC, via Washington DC, to Roanoke, Virginia. For information visit https://www.amtrak.com.

Reservation and payment deadline:

Advanced registration for both programs must be made, along with full payment, by June 8, 2019. You may register on line with a credit card or mail a check payable to Bodhi Path along with Registration Form (see following page) to:

Bodhi Path Buddhist Center, 12 Bodhi Path, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.

Cancellation policy:

On or before June 15, 2019 your total program fee, minus a $40 per person registration fee, will be refunded upon cancellation. After June 15, 2019 no refunds will be made.

For further information:

Call: 540-464-5117 voicemail, Email: naturalbridge@bodhipath.org, or visit our website: www.bodhipath.org/naturalbridge