Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center
presents
Empowerments and Meditation Guidance Given by Venerable Khenchen Rinpoche
on
Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, and Tuesday, October 11, 2011
At Natural Bridge, VA
The Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center is pleased to announce empowerments and teachings from Venerable Khenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche. The program consists of:
Saturday, October 8
10:30am-12:00noon, and 2:30-4:00pm:
Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Empowerment and Practice Guidance
Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) is the representation of the boundless compassion of all enlightened beings that lies dormant in all of us. The Avalokiteshvara empowerment will help you get started with a practice, or enhance your existing practice, of the Buddha of Compassion.
Sunday, October 9
Starting at 10:30am: Khenchen Rinpoche will join for the regularly scheduled weekly, group meditation session at the Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center, and provide meditation practice guidance.
Tuesday, October 11
6:00-8:30pm: Milarepa Empowerment
This empowerment is an auspicious joining of the awareness of the recipient and the profound lineage of Milarepa (1040-1123). Renowned for having undergone immense hardships in order to attain enlightenment in one lifetime, Milarepa, a forefather of the Kagyu lineage, is considered to be Tibet's greatest poet and one of its most beloved yogis.
Khenchen Rinpoche’s summary biography:
Venerable Khenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1930 and is one of the chief lineage holders of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Khenchen means Great Khenpo (teacher) of the lineage.
Khenchen Rinpoche's training includes a transmission of the complete Karma Kagyu teachings from the 16th Karmapa as well as main teachings from the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.
Khenchen Rinpoche is a retreat master (Druponla). The three-year, three-month, and three-day retreat is a traditional practice in Buddhism, which leads to rapid advancement. Khenchen Rinpoche accomplished this retreat on three separate occasions. Until 1959, he was the retreat master for the Six Yogas of Naropa retreats at a major Kagyu monastery in Tibet.
In 1972, the 16th Karmapa appointed Khenchen Rinpoche the personal tutor of the 4th Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche. They have worked together closely ever since. In 1999, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje conferred the title, 'Khenchen' (Great Khenpo) Rinpoche upon him and appointed him senior abbot of monastic ordination for the Kagyu School.
Suggested Donation:
Saturday sessions - $45,
Tuesday session - $45
Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. The suggested donation covers the cost of the program and is greatly appreciated. However, lack of funds is no reason to stay away.
General Information:
(The following is to help out-of-town guests with planning.)
Location:
Bodhi Path 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.
Accommodations:
Please make your reservations directly with the establishment of choice as soon as possible. (Car needed for most.)
Hotel/motels:
South River Highlands, 540-463-2593. Lovely rustic cabins and dorm space options 15 miles from center, car necessary. Call directly for availability and discounts. Mention “Bodhi Path event” when calling. innkeepers@southriverhighlands.com
Budget Inn Natural Bridge, 540-291-2896. A very modest motel, 1+ mile from the center. Special rate of $59.95-$69.99 for the “nothing fancy” crowd. Mention Bodhi Path.
Blacksmith Inn B&B, 540-291-4000. 3-mile drive from the center, or 1-mile cross-country hike.
Natural Bridge of Virginia Hotel, 800-533-1410. 5 miles from center.
Other options include: Best Western Lexington Inn (540) 458-3020; Country Inn & Suites (540) 464-9000; Holiday Inn Express (540) 463-7351; Days Inn Keydet General (540) 463-2143.
For other accommodations 10+ miles from the center, please visit the Lexington Visitors Center’s website at www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Camping and Cabins:
Natural Bridge KOA. 540-291-2770. RV hook-ups, small cabins, tents. 2 miles from the center.
Shared Housing:
For possible shared housing options (car may be needed), please email studies@bodhipath.org.
Transportation:
The closest airport is in Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles from the Bodhi Path. Car rental available at airport.
Limo Service available from: 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, Virginia, is a regional airport about one and a half hours from the center. This airport is often cheapest for those flying from the west. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.
Washington DC airports, Dulles International or Reagan International, about 200 and 210 miles respectively. You will need a rental car if you fly into either of these airports.
Baltimore International Airport, about 240 miles from the center. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.
Some special deals: For folks coming from Florida or points south, check Allegiant Air’s website for very cheap flights directly into Roanoke. However, Allegiant only flies from Tampa/St. Petersburg or Orlando. If you go on the site and sign up for their newsletter, they will let you know when they have the $9 sale to Roanoke!
From New York City, Delta Airlines has a $150 round trip ticket to Lewisburg, West Virginia, which is a 1.5 hour drive to Bodhi Path.
Accommodation and Ride Share Coordination:
Participants who would like to provide accommodation and ride share preferences for coordinating with others will be able to do so on a web document. Specifics will be sent out with confirmation of registration. For more information email studies@bodhipath.org
For Further Information:
Email: studies@bodhipath.org or visit our website: www.bodhipath.org.
Please note: Your registration will not be complete until you receive our confirmation that we have received your payment.
Bodhi Path is an international organization founded by the 14th Shamar Rinpoche. Teachers provide meditation and philosophy instruction and guidance to learn and practice Buddhism.
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center
presents
Empowerments and Meditation Guidance Given by Venerable Khenchen Rinpoche
on
Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, and Tuesday, October 11, 2011
At Natural Bridge, VA
The Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center is pleased to announce empowerments and teachings from Venerable Khenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche. The program consists of:
Saturday, October 8
10:30am-12:00noon, and 2:30-4:00pm:
Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) Empowerment and Practice Guidance
Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) is the representation of the boundless compassion of all enlightened beings that lies dormant in all of us. The Avalokiteshvara empowerment will help you get started with a practice, or enhance your existing practice, of the Buddha of Compassion.
Sunday, October 9
Starting at 10:30am: Khenchen Rinpoche will join for the regularly scheduled weekly, group meditation session at the Bodhi Path Natural Bridge Center, and provide meditation practice guidance.
Tuesday, October 11
6:00-8:30pm: Milarepa Empowerment
This empowerment is an auspicious joining of the awareness of the recipient and the profound lineage of Milarepa (1040-1123). Renowned for having undergone immense hardships in order to attain enlightenment in one lifetime, Milarepa, a forefather of the Kagyu lineage, is considered to be Tibet's greatest poet and one of its most beloved yogis.
Khenchen Rinpoche’s summary biography:
Venerable Khenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1930 and is one of the chief lineage holders of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Khenchen means Great Khenpo (teacher) of the lineage.
Khenchen Rinpoche's training includes a transmission of the complete Karma Kagyu teachings from the 16th Karmapa as well as main teachings from the Sakya School of Tibetan Buddhism.
Khenchen Rinpoche is a retreat master (Druponla). The three-year, three-month, and three-day retreat is a traditional practice in Buddhism, which leads to rapid advancement. Khenchen Rinpoche accomplished this retreat on three separate occasions. Until 1959, he was the retreat master for the Six Yogas of Naropa retreats at a major Kagyu monastery in Tibet.
In 1972, the 16th Karmapa appointed Khenchen Rinpoche the personal tutor of the 4th Trungram Gyaltrul Rinpoche. They have worked together closely ever since. In 1999, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje conferred the title, 'Khenchen' (Great Khenpo) Rinpoche upon him and appointed him senior abbot of monastic ordination for the Kagyu School.
Suggested Donation:
Saturday sessions - $45,
Tuesday session - $45
Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. The suggested donation covers the cost of the program and is greatly appreciated. However, lack of funds is no reason to stay away.
General Information:
(The following is to help out-of-town guests with planning.)
Location:
Bodhi Path 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.
Accommodations:
Please make your reservations directly with the establishment of choice as soon as possible. (Car needed for most.)
Hotel/motels:
South River Highlands, 540-463-2593. Lovely rustic cabins and dorm space options 15 miles from center, car necessary. Call directly for availability and discounts. Mention “Bodhi Path event” when calling. innkeepers@southriverhighlands.com
Budget Inn Natural Bridge, 540-291-2896. A very modest motel, 1+ mile from the center. Special rate of $59.95-$69.99 for the “nothing fancy” crowd. Mention Bodhi Path.
Blacksmith Inn B&B, 540-291-4000. 3-mile drive from the center, or 1-mile cross-country hike.
Natural Bridge of Virginia Hotel, 800-533-1410. 5 miles from center.
Other options include: Best Western Lexington Inn (540) 458-3020; Country Inn & Suites (540) 464-9000; Holiday Inn Express (540) 463-7351; Days Inn Keydet General (540) 463-2143.
For other accommodations 10+ miles from the center, please visit the Lexington Visitors Center’s website at www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Camping and Cabins:
Natural Bridge KOA. 540-291-2770. RV hook-ups, small cabins, tents. 2 miles from the center.
Shared Housing:
For possible shared housing options (car may be needed), please email studies@bodhipath.org.
Transportation:
The closest airport is in Roanoke, Virginia, about 45 miles from the Bodhi Path. Car rental available at airport.
Limo Service available from: 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, Virginia, is a regional airport about one and a half hours from the center. This airport is often cheapest for those flying from the west. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.
Washington DC airports, Dulles International or Reagan International, about 200 and 210 miles respectively. You will need a rental car if you fly into either of these airports.
Baltimore International Airport, about 240 miles from the center. You will need a rental car if you fly into this airport.
Some special deals: For folks coming from Florida or points south, check Allegiant Air’s website for very cheap flights directly into Roanoke. However, Allegiant only flies from Tampa/St. Petersburg or Orlando. If you go on the site and sign up for their newsletter, they will let you know when they have the $9 sale to Roanoke!
From New York City, Delta Airlines has a $150 round trip ticket to Lewisburg, West Virginia, which is a 1.5 hour drive to Bodhi Path.
Accommodation and Ride Share Coordination:
Participants who would like to provide accommodation and ride share preferences for coordinating with others will be able to do so on a web document. Specifics will be sent out with confirmation of registration. For more information email studies@bodhipath.org
For Further Information:
Email: studies@bodhipath.org or visit our website: www.bodhipath.org.
Please note: Your registration will not be complete until you receive our confirmation that we have received your payment.