The Open Path is a community of beings dedicated to the unfoldment and evolution of consciousness through the teaching and practice of meditation, the study of philosophy and religion, and the performance of charitable works.
Our prime emphasis is the practice and study of Tibetan traditionsof Buddha Dharma.

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                                             PAUL LINGARD

                           RESIDENT TEACHER OF THE OPEN PATH

 Paul Lingard is a life long student of Dharma. Involved with domestic life, he is a husband, father and householder. His simple, down to earth teaching style is a reflection of his skills as a carpenter and mechanic. 
Paul has been active in The Open Path since it was incorporated in 1976.  Starting in 1991, Paul invited everyone to join him for Chenrezig pujas on Sunday mornings, first in his own living room, and later at the Komyozan Dojo.  Today, this ongoing meditation is the foundation as well as the joyous expression of the Open Path.  Paul is highly respected in the Dharma community.  He leads the sangha in prayer and in the practices of arising yoga.  He reinforces the teachings of visiting lamas and inspires our individual exploration.
 Paul has been blessed by several of the world’s most eminent Buddhist teachers including Namgyal Rinpoche, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, His Holiness Sakya Trizin and His Holiness Karmapa.  He truly aspirers to integrate wisdom and compssion into everyday life.  Therefore, in recognition of his commitment to awaken for the sake of all beings, the Venerable Sonam Senge has invested Paul with the yogi’s white robe.

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