The Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in West Tisbury, the place where many Islanders and visitors practice Buddhist meditation and philosophy, hosted a very special event on Sunday. ShaMar Rinpoche, founder of the center and the third highest lama of Tibet, presided over a traditional haircutting ceremony and the official recognition of two-year-old Karma Yeshe Dorje as a tulku.

A tulku is a reincarnated lama.

Lama Tsony is back at the Bodhi Path Buddhist Center of Martha’s Vineyard in West Tisbury for a weekend retreat series. Known for his experience, and appreciated for his warmth, wit and accessibility, Lama Tsony teaches throughout Europe and the U.S.

On Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, and Saturday and Sunday July 26 and 27, the Bodhi Path will offer a weekend retreat series with Lama Tsony. The topic is Mind’s True Nature Through Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation. The sessions run 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. each day.

Buddhist Teaching

Khenpo Tsering Samdup will be at the Bodhi Path of Martha’s Vineyard for a weekend teaching series on Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29. He will teach on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa, the seminal handbook of the Kagyü Buddhist view and path. Teaching times are 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. both days. All are welcome.

The Bodhi Path of Martha’s Vineyard will host a weekend teaching series with the Venerable 5th Dilyag Sabchu Rinpoche called Calm Abiding Meditation: A Mind Transformed on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. both days. The suggested donation is $15 to $20 per session.

The Martha’s Vineyard Bodhi Path is located at 21 Laurand Drive, off Waldron’s Bottom Road in West Tisbury. For details, call 508-696-5929.

Dharma teacher Choepel will make his first visit to The Bodhi Path Buddhist Center in West Tisbury for two teachings on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p. m. The topic is What Does Spirituality Have To Do With Me?

Lama Choepel will discuss the benefits of preparing solid foundations for the Buddhist path.