Natural Bridge, VA 24578
The Path of Enlightenment: A Concise Sadhana of Shakyamuni Buddha
A week-long program of study, reflection, and meditation
guided by Dharma Teacher Tsony
February 15th - 23rd 2014
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge Bodhi Path's February retreat will focus this year on The Path of the Sugatas.
To do so, we will first study the sadhana (daily meditation), A concise practice of Buddha Shakyamuni with offerings, composed by Shamar Rinpoche in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the morning of November 19, 1980.
We will also study an excerpt from Unending Auspiciousness: The Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels.
The Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels is a compilation of the Buddha's teachings called "the recollections". These are widely used throughout all Buddhist traditions as a way of remembering the Three Jewels and deepening faith in them. It is one of the texts that the Bodhi Path curriculum recommends to its students for study.
The Benefits of this Practice
"For whoever would be a sensible follower of the Buddha, there is no other way to receive his blessing than actual practice with undivided devotion.
The most excellent individual will be able to actually see the Buddha and listen directly to the profound Dharma teachings. He will quickly attain the state of Buddhahood. The benefits for ordinary people are that in all future lifetimes, they will be born in whatever place the Buddhas are dwelling and become disciples. Because of constantly receiving blessings, their minds will be happy; negative forces will have no effect; and the bad obscurations of karma will be purified. The intellect will be sharpened and awareness increased, and love and compassion will arise. They will have the ability to greatly benefit sentient beings. There are many more benefits of this practice, limitless in number."
Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Dharma Teacher Tsony was a Buddhist monk for over 25 years. He completed two traditional 3-year retreats under the guidance of the great meditation master Gendun Rinpoche. For 15 years, Tsony was Abbot of Kundrel Ling Monastery in France. Since 1991, he has been teaching philosophy and meditation throughout Europe and the U.S. Tsony has been the resident teacher at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge since 2009.
Overall Schedule:
Retreat begins Saturday, February 15th, 5:00pm and concludes Sunday, February 23rd, 12:00noon. Lunch served everyday (8 days total).
Schedule Details:
Saturday, February 15th, Evening: 5:00-7:00pm
Sunday, February 16th: 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch will be provided for program participants after regular Sunday morning meditation.
Monday – Saturday, February 17th-22nd: 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch is provided throughout the week.
Sunday, February 23rd, Morning: 9:00am-12:00noon. Lunch provided.
Because the teachings are progressive, we recommend you attend from the beginning.
Suggested Donation:*
Early Bird Special by January 15th $240. January 16th-February 23rd $280.
Accommodations:
Hotels/Motels/Other:
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 clean modest motel, 1+ miles from center. Special rates of $59.95-$79.99 for the "nothing fancy" crowd. Mention Bodhi Path
Natural Bridge of Virginia Hotel, 800-533-1410. 5 miles from center.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. Lack of means to make a financial contribution is never a reason to stay away.
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.
The Path of Enlightenment: A Concise Sadhana of Shakyamuni Buddha
A week-long program of study, reflection, and meditation
guided by Dharma Teacher Tsony
February 15th - 23rd 2014
Bodhi Path Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge Bodhi Path's February retreat will focus this year on The Path of the Sugatas.
To do so, we will first study the sadhana (daily meditation), A concise practice of Buddha Shakyamuni with offerings, composed by Shamar Rinpoche in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on the morning of November 19, 1980.
We will also study an excerpt from Unending Auspiciousness: The Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels.
The Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels is a compilation of the Buddha's teachings called "the recollections". These are widely used throughout all Buddhist traditions as a way of remembering the Three Jewels and deepening faith in them. It is one of the texts that the Bodhi Path curriculum recommends to its students for study.
The Benefits of this Practice
"For whoever would be a sensible follower of the Buddha, there is no other way to receive his blessing than actual practice with undivided devotion.
The most excellent individual will be able to actually see the Buddha and listen directly to the profound Dharma teachings. He will quickly attain the state of Buddhahood. The benefits for ordinary people are that in all future lifetimes, they will be born in whatever place the Buddhas are dwelling and become disciples. Because of constantly receiving blessings, their minds will be happy; negative forces will have no effect; and the bad obscurations of karma will be purified. The intellect will be sharpened and awareness increased, and love and compassion will arise. They will have the ability to greatly benefit sentient beings. There are many more benefits of this practice, limitless in number."
Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Dharma Teacher Tsony was a Buddhist monk for over 25 years. He completed two traditional 3-year retreats under the guidance of the great meditation master Gendun Rinpoche. For 15 years, Tsony was Abbot of Kundrel Ling Monastery in France. Since 1991, he has been teaching philosophy and meditation throughout Europe and the U.S. Tsony has been the resident teacher at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge since 2009.
Overall Schedule:
Retreat begins Saturday, February 15th, 5:00pm and concludes Sunday, February 23rd, 12:00noon. Lunch served everyday (8 days total).
Schedule Details:
Saturday, February 15th, Evening: 5:00-7:00pm
Sunday, February 16th: 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch will be provided for program participants after regular Sunday morning meditation.
Monday – Saturday, February 17th-22nd: 9:00am-5:00pm. Lunch is provided throughout the week.
Sunday, February 23rd, Morning: 9:00am-12:00noon. Lunch provided.
Because the teachings are progressive, we recommend you attend from the beginning.
Suggested Donation:*
Early Bird Special by January 15th $240. January 16th-February 23rd $280.
Accommodations:
Hotels/Motels/Other:
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 clean modest motel, 1+ miles from center. Special rates of $59.95-$79.99 for the "nothing fancy" crowd. Mention Bodhi Path
Natural Bridge of Virginia Hotel, 800-533-1410. 5 miles from center.
*Events at Bodhi Path are open to everyone. Lack of means to make a financial contribution is never a reason to stay away.