BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bodhi Path - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bodhi Path X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bodhipath.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bodhi Path REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000492-1769337000-1769342400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-01-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000493-1769941800-1769947200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-02-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000494-1770546600-1770552000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-02-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000495-1771151400-1771156800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-02-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000496-1771756200-1771761600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-02-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000497-1772361000-1772366400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-03-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000498-1772965800-1772971200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-03-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000499-1773570600-1773576000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-03-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000500-1774175400-1774180800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-03-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T213959 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000501-1774780200-1774785600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-03-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000502-1775385000-1775390400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-04-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000503-1775989800-1775995200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-04-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000504-1776594600-1776600000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-04-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000505-1777199400-1777204800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-04-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000506-1777804200-1777809600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-05-03/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000507-1778409000-1778414400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-05-10/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10000508-1779013800-1779019200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-05-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005625-1779618600-1779624000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-05-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005626-1780223400-1780228800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-05-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005627-1780828200-1780833600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-06-07/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005628-1781433000-1781438400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-06-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005629-1782037800-1782043200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-06-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005630-1782642600-1782648000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-06-28/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005631-1783247400-1783252800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-07-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005632-1783852200-1783857600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-07-12/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005633-1784457000-1784462400@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-07-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005634-1785061800-1785067200@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-07-26/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005635-1785666600-1785672000@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-08-02/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005636-1786271400-1786276800@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-08-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260124T214000 CREATED:20250426T184413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T185216Z UID:10005637-1786876200-1786881600@bodhipath.org SUMMARY:Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way with Rachel Parrish (Chicago) DESCRIPTION:Online Meditation and Buddhist Teachings\nwith Dharma Teacher Rachel Parrish\n10:30am-12:00pm\nHosted by Bodhi Path Chicago\nOpen to everyone \nVia this Zoom link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82073599196?pwd=PbczaoR9X9yLPWA8XqpvOPUvpieS4x.1 \nStarting in April 27\, 2025: A new cycle of teachings and discussions about ambition\, based on Gendun Rinpoche’s teachings. \nTopic: Losing Ambition\, Finding the Way \nFrom our earliest years we are taught to use ambition as a means to help us attain results. Unfortunately\, in the spiritual life we quickly discover that ambition can become a hindrance rather than a help on the path. How can we find a new approach that will allow us to easily and joyfully make progress on the path? And how can we develop a motivation that does not reinforce ego-clinging? \nThis teaching\, based on pithy and practical instructions from Gendun Rinpoche\, is particularly relevant to Western students of meditation and spirituality as it’s something we often find ourselves struggling with\, no matter where we are on the path. \nSchedule \n• 10:30am-11am: Intro and Meditation\n• 11am-12:00pm: Teaching and discussion\n(all times in Central Daylight Time) \nPlease note: The teaching and discussion period alternates weekly: \n\nWeek A: General Q&A\, followed by Teaching\nWeek B: Teaching\, followed by Whole-Group Discussion\n\nSuggested donations \n• Standard: $15 per session\n• Sponsor: $25 per session\n• A voluntary teacher offering may be given separately\n• No one turned away for lack of funds. \nYou may donate via our website. Please specify “program offering” and/or “teacher offering” in the notes. URL:https://bodhipath.org/event/online-meditation-dharma-teachings-with-rachel-parrish-chicago-3-2-2/2026-08-16/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://d3t80xef258z0v.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/08152654/15-Rachel_Shamar_Rinpoche_2012__18-copy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR