Natural Bridge, VA 24578
A Three & 1/2 Multi-day Fall Meditation Program
Led by Dharma Teacher Tsony
Thursday October 22 through Sunday-noon October 25, 2026
9:00am-5:30pm
in person at
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
OM MANI PADME HŪM is usually taught as a mantra of compassion. Held within Mahāmudrā, it becomes something more: a path where compassion and emptiness are recognized as one taste, not two trainings.
Each repetition arises vividly and vanishes without residue — a direct teacher of appearance-emptiness. Recited with devotion, it becomes an invocation of pointing-out. And compassion itself, rather than being manufactured, is left to self-liberate — arising and dissolving the way a bell generates sound.
Avalokiteśvara's own nature is śūnyatā. The mani is his heart-essence: the sound-form of compassion and emptiness, united.
Times & location:
9am-5:30pm Thursday through Saturday, October 22 - October 24 & Sunday October 25, 9am-12noon, at BPNB.
Format:
On site participation: Advanced registration required. As space is limited, please consider the commitment of your attendance carefully before registering. Confirmation of your registration is required.
BYO Everything:
- No lunches, snacks or beverages will be served during this retreat. You will be responsible for all your own food and bevies… breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks.
Warm clothes recommended. Layers for best comfort.
Chairs are provided.
- Meditation cushions will be made available.
*Suggested Donation:
Whole program - $120; Daily Walk-in Fee - $45
Our dharma teachers work purely by donation, therefore your generosity and benevolence with a separate teachers gift is most welcome.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. The suggested donation is requested to support the program and the upkeep of the center. However, lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away.
Questions, need assistance?
Write to us at naturalbridge@bodhipath.org
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.
A Three & 1/2 Multi-day Fall Meditation Program
Led by Dharma Teacher Tsony
Thursday October 22 through Sunday-noon October 25, 2026
9:00am-5:30pm
in person at
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
OM MANI PADME HŪM is usually taught as a mantra of compassion. Held within Mahāmudrā, it becomes something more: a path where compassion and emptiness are recognized as one taste, not two trainings.
Each repetition arises vividly and vanishes without residue — a direct teacher of appearance-emptiness. Recited with devotion, it becomes an invocation of pointing-out. And compassion itself, rather than being manufactured, is left to self-liberate — arising and dissolving the way a bell generates sound.
Avalokiteśvara's own nature is śūnyatā. The mani is his heart-essence: the sound-form of compassion and emptiness, united.
Times & location:
9am-5:30pm Thursday through Saturday, October 22 - October 24 & Sunday October 25, 9am-12noon, at BPNB.
Format:
On site participation: Advanced registration required. As space is limited, please consider the commitment of your attendance carefully before registering. Confirmation of your registration is required.
BYO Everything:
- No lunches, snacks or beverages will be served during this retreat. You will be responsible for all your own food and bevies… breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks.
Warm clothes recommended. Layers for best comfort.
Chairs are provided.
- Meditation cushions will be made available.
*Suggested Donation:
Whole program - $120; Daily Walk-in Fee - $45
Our dharma teachers work purely by donation, therefore your generosity and benevolence with a separate teachers gift is most welcome.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. The suggested donation is requested to support the program and the upkeep of the center. However, lack of means to make a contribution is never a reason to stay away.
Questions, need assistance?
Write to us at naturalbridge@bodhipath.org