Our center has a rich history of over twenty years in offering classes and meditation practices rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals, regardless of background or experience, to join us in exploring this spiritual tradition.
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Remembering Our Precious Teacher
on October 4
Discussion led by Dharma Teacher Pamela Gayle White about Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche
Planetary Pilgrim is
Now Available On Gaia
This cinematic journey follows travelers on a pilgrimage around the world.
Center Events
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
Discussion: 51 Mental Factors
Discussion Group: Exploring the 51 Mental FactorsReflecting on the Teachings of Dawa Tarchin Phillips We…
The Jewel Rosary of a Bodhisattva by Atisha with Lama Jampa Thaye (Santa Barbara)
Teaching by Lama Jampa ThayeThe Jewel Rosary of a Bodhisattva by Atisha Saturday Nov 1,…
The Jewel Rosary of a Bodhisattva by Atisha with Lama Jampa Thaye (Santa Barbara)
Teaching by Lama Jampa ThayeThe Jewel Rosary of a Bodhisattva by Atisha Saturday Nov 1,…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom (Monthly) 2025: First…
The End of Suffering: 5-Day Retreat with Dawa Tarchin Phillips (Santa Barbara)
The End of Suffering A 5-Day Non-residential Retreat with Dawa Tarchin Phillips November 6–10, 2025…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom (Monthly) 2025: First…
Life Release – A Practice of Compassion and Liberation
Join Us for a Buddhist Life Release Ceremony – A Practice of Compassion and Liberation…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Chenrezig Practice with Dawa (Santa Barbara)
Weekend Course Sat & Sun, December 13 & 14 (Sat & Sun), 9am-1pm each day…
Chenrezig Practice with Dawa (Santa Barbara)
Weekend Course Sat & Sun, December 13 & 14 (Sat & Sun), 9am-1pm each day…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Book Club
Book Club 2025: 4th Tuesday of each month: 7-8pm Hybrid Meeting (in-person and online) (zoom link) Our…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom
Discovering Santa Barbara Bodhi Path / A Path to Clarity and Freedom (Monthly) 2025: First…
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Tuesday Meditation (Santa Barbara)
Please join us for multiple short sessions of meditation led by our trained meditation facilitators….
Center Resources
Prayers
For your reference, here for the prayers that we recite at the beginning and end of each session.
Dawa Tarchin Phillips
Meet our authentic Buddhist Dharma teacher to clarify your questions about Buddhism, meditation, and your individual practice.
About the Center
The Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers a high quality curriculum of instruction in Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy. The Center was founded in 1997 at the direction of Shamar Rinpoche. Since then, hundreds of students have come to learn and practice in a modern, non-sectarian environment focused on authentic Buddhist teachings taught and practiced by authentic teachers. We are a diverse community of practitioners encompassing all ages and levels of practice. Dawa Tarchin Phillips is the resident teacher, and we regularly host visiting teachers.
La Cumbre Plaza Shopping 3815 State Street Suite G129 Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
805-284-2704
sb@bodhipath.org
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