San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Registration closes Thursday April 23 at 9pm.
April 25-26, 2026
Daily schedule (USA Pacific Time Zone).
Saturday and Sunday (both days)
9:00 am -11:00 am Morning Session
11:00 am -11:30 am: Tea Break (in-person attendees may want to bring a snack)
11:30 am -1:30 pm Afternoon Session
About the program: We welcome you to an introduction to the book, “Revealing the core essence of the nature of mind” [Nyingpo Tenpa, Tib.] by the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje, led by Bodhi Path teacher Dharma Mitra (Khenpo Tsering Samdup). Recommended book for the program is listed below.
With the Karmapa's personal realization of the nature of mind while in retreat, the book explains the ways to gain this realization, and at the same time reveals the characteristics of the core essence of the nature of mind. In other words, what is explained is how the dharmakaya state of mind lies beneath all of the chaotic emotional and confused mundane mind.
Furthermore, the Karmapa explains how the achievement of dharmakaya influences to bring about the different physical forms of buddha to benefit sentient beings with many different levels of mental capabilities.
For a brief biography of the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje visit https://www.karmapa.org/karma-kagyu/lives/3rd-karmapa-rangjung-dorje/.
This program is suitable for students of all levels, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike.
Email questions to slo@bodhipath.org or virtual@bodhipath.org
Where: Zoom and in-Person (15 attendees)
Cost: (no one turned away for lack of funds, email slo@bodhipath.org)
Virtual via Zoom: $80 standard, $110 program supporter
In-Person: $110 standard, $165 program supporter
About the text: Khenpo Tsering will be teaching from the English-language book “Buddha Nature: Our Potential for Wisdom, Compassion, and Happiness” by Shamar Rinpoche. There are two editions of this book, which have the same content, so EITHER EDITION CAN BE USED.
1) Published by Rabsel editions, ISBN 978-2360170579
2) Published by Bird of Paradise Press, ISBN 978-0996505987
Hosted By the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of San Luis Obispo
Tel: 805.668-4003
slo@bodhipath.org
Co-Hosted By the Bodhi Path Virtual Center
virtual@bodhipath.org
http://www.bodhipath.org/virtual/
We all share a desire to be happy and free from suffering, but this goal seems to elude us much of the time. Located in San Luis Obispo, the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center welcomes everyone interested in the Buddhist path to true happiness. We provide opportunities to learn and practice meditation and to study and discuss teachings from a progressive Buddhist curriculum.
Registration closes Thursday April 23 at 9pm.
April 25-26, 2026
Daily schedule (USA Pacific Time Zone).
Saturday and Sunday (both days)
9:00 am -11:00 am Morning Session
11:00 am -11:30 am: Tea Break (in-person attendees may want to bring a snack)
11:30 am -1:30 pm Afternoon Session
About the program: We welcome you to an introduction to the book, “Revealing the core essence of the nature of mind” [Nyingpo Tenpa, Tib.] by the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje, led by Bodhi Path teacher Dharma Mitra (Khenpo Tsering Samdup). Recommended book for the program is listed below.
With the Karmapa's personal realization of the nature of mind while in retreat, the book explains the ways to gain this realization, and at the same time reveals the characteristics of the core essence of the nature of mind. In other words, what is explained is how the dharmakaya state of mind lies beneath all of the chaotic emotional and confused mundane mind.
Furthermore, the Karmapa explains how the achievement of dharmakaya influences to bring about the different physical forms of buddha to benefit sentient beings with many different levels of mental capabilities.
For a brief biography of the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje visit https://www.karmapa.org/karma-kagyu/lives/3rd-karmapa-rangjung-dorje/.
This program is suitable for students of all levels, newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike.
Email questions to slo@bodhipath.org or virtual@bodhipath.org
Where: Zoom and in-Person (15 attendees)
Cost: (no one turned away for lack of funds, email slo@bodhipath.org)
Virtual via Zoom: $80 standard, $110 program supporter
In-Person: $110 standard, $165 program supporter
About the text: Khenpo Tsering will be teaching from the English-language book “Buddha Nature: Our Potential for Wisdom, Compassion, and Happiness” by Shamar Rinpoche. There are two editions of this book, which have the same content, so EITHER EDITION CAN BE USED.
1) Published by Rabsel editions, ISBN 978-2360170579
2) Published by Bird of Paradise Press, ISBN 978-0996505987
Hosted By the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of San Luis Obispo
Tel: 805.668-4003
slo@bodhipath.org
Co-Hosted By the Bodhi Path Virtual Center
virtual@bodhipath.org
http://www.bodhipath.org/virtual/