A pilgrimage with Dawa Tarchin Phil l ips

May 11-June 11, 2018

Bodhi Path Santa Barbara

An AScenDing Journey Through The

of our PlAneT

7 Chakras

NEWPORT BEACH, LONG BEACH AND NEW DELHI

ROBERTSONINTERNATIONAL

TRAVEL CONSULTANTS

Awakened World global Pi lgrimage

Dawa Tarchin PhillipsAwakened Leadership and Mindfulnessin Life, Business and Education

IntroductionDharma Teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips and Bodhi Path Santa Barbara, in conjunction with Robertson Travel and Worldview Tours, invite you to join us on a 30-day around the world pilgrimage to the 7 chakras of our Planet in May/June 2018.

Designed with care and intention, this is the first time in history a pilgrimage around the world and through the 7 chakras of our planet is offered to the public.

Led by Dawa Tarchin Phillips, we embark on a spiritual journey starting in Los Angeles, California with an intention setting ceremony before departing for East Africa and the Great Rift Valley and Serengeti of Northern Tanzania, retracing humanity’s first steps in this world. From there, we travel to Cairo in Egypt where we sail the river Nile, and visit and meditate at the feet of the majestic and ancient Pyramids and Sphinx. Then we journey onward to Jerusalem, holy city to three of the world’s great spiritual traditions. Following an eastward direction, we travel to Varanasi in India, ancient and sacred city at the river Ganges and then to Beijing in China to visit the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. We will meditate at the Great Wall and the Sacred Mountains of Wutai Shan before travelling to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet and to the sacred Mount Kailash, in the Himalayan plateau, home of divine abodes. We continue to Los Angeles, California to conclude the full circumambulation of our planet.

The intention of this journey is to experience the sacredness of our planet beyond the usual divisions and separateness, and to awaken to the unifying consciousness that connects all life on Earth.

The seven chakras represent the evolution of humanity. From the awakening of the 1st or “root” chakra all the way to the awakening of the 7th or “crown” chakra, our life

force ascends through our body to awaken us fully to our potential and purpose in this world: to serve, to love and to be loved.

Every chakra has within it a unique lesson and stage of evolution for the individual and for the collective. By awakening the first “root” chakra, we learn to connect to Mother Earth and feel safe, secure, and grounded. Awakening the second “Sacral” chakra, we learn to tap into our creativity, sexuality and passionate self-expression. Ascending to the third “solar plexus” chakra, we awaken our confidence, self-worth and personal power to actively honor, respect and invest in our dreams, goals and ambitions in life.

Activating our fourth “heart” chakra we learn to give and receive love while releasing loneliness, grief and loss; connecting to lightheartedness and a deep sense of peace and joy. In unblocking the fifth “throat” chakra, we learn to communicate our needs and wants clearly, and to speak and honor our personal perspective and truth. Opening the sixth “third eye” chakra allows us to tune into our intuition and access our “sixth sense” and deepen our sense of discernment, clarity and personal inner guidance. Awakening of the seventh “crown” chakra we learn to live a life of purpose, meaning and impact, aligned with our “inner light”, wisdom and personal calling, doing our part to help awaken the world.

The time is now, the person is you. Sign up today for a trip of a lifetime!

Mt Kilimanjaro

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Kilimanjaro International Airport

Ngorongoro Crater

Cairo, Egypt

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Jerusalem Israel

New Delhi Varanasi

Beijing, China

Chengdu, ChinaLhasa, China

Shigatse, ChinaSaga, ChinaDarchen Mt Kailash

Beijing, China

Datong, China

Los Angeles

TOUR ITINERARYFriday, May 11 - DEpARTURE:

We depart from Los Angeles International Airport. Opening Ceremony and intention setting with Dawa Tarchin phillips.

SaTUrday, May 12 – in TranSiT:

SUnday, May 13 – ARRIvE KILImANjARO- ARUshA, TANzANIA (B, L, d): We are met and transferred to our hotel in Arusha (near the airport). Tanzania covers 361000 sq. miles, making it the largest country in Eastern Africa in the Great Rift valley. Considered the cradle of humanity and representing the 1st chakra of our planet, The Ngorongoro Crater and the Olduvai Gorge are right in the middle of this great rift. Check in at the aFriCan TULiP HOTEL

After a good rest we leave for Ngorongoro crater enroute visiting Lake manyara National park, a jewel of a park lying on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Check in at the BOUGain ViLLEa SaFari LOdGE in KaraTU

MOnday, May 14 - NGOROGORO CRATER (B,L,d)visit the fascinating Ngorongoro Crater, a World heritage site and the world’s largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera. safari in one of the most spectacular places on earth! photographic opportunities are abundant, and one often sees four of the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Cape buffalo and Leapard), in a short time. Crater visit includes Access to the Crater for game drives in the crater caldera.

Evening teaching at the Lodge by dawa Tarchin Phillips.

serengeti National park

TUESday, May 15 - NGOROGORO – OLDUvAIGORGE –sERENGETI (B, L, d)

Travel to central serengeti via the Olduvai Gorge. It was here that, in 1959, Dr. Louis Leakey and his wife mary discovered the skull of first Zinjanthropus. Boisei, or “nutcracker man”, and then, a year later, the remains of homo hablis or “handy man”, regarded as mankind’s first step on the ladder of human evolution. many more fossils have been discovered here. Continue your drive through the sERENGETI NATIONALpARK to your camp.

After noon safari in the serengeti National park.

Evening teaching at the Lodge by dawa Tarchin Phillips.

WEdnESday, May 16 – sERENGETI (B, L, d)

morning and afternoon safari in the serengeti National park. The serengeti National park is arguably the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. serengeti means “endless plains” in the masai language and, withi nits boundaries are more than three million large mammals and it represents the 2nd chakra of our planet.

About 35 species of plains animals may be seen here, including the “big seven” – buffalo, elephant, lion,

leopard, rhino, cheetah and African Wild Dog. There is, of course, also a profusion of birdlife.Over 500 species.

We will spend time among the animals. Enjoying one of nature’s most abundant displays, while we cultivate awareness and appreciation for our connection with all of life.

THUrSday, May17 – sERENGETI - KILImANjARO – LEAvE FOR CAIRO (B, L)

Early morning safari then leave for Kilimanjaro airport for our flight to Cairo via Addis Ababa.

Friday, May 18 - ARRIvAL CAIRO EARLY mORNING (L, d)

Early morning arrival Cairo

Upon arrival transfer to CairO MarriOTT HOTEL.Rooms booked from may 17.

morning at leisure to rest.

Afternoon we board a cruise for two hours sunset cruise, sailing on the Nile enjoying live music and open buffet dinner. A belly dancer performs with a professional Oriental band and singer while you enjoy breathtaking views of the river and the many ancient settlements at its banks.

SaTUrday May 19 - CAIRO(B, L, d)

Full day trip to the pyramids, sphinx, and memphis. The pyramids and sphinx are considered to be one of the seven Wonders of the World and representing the 5th chakra of our planet. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. Not far from the pyramids is the Great sphinx of Giza, which dates from (2620 BC). hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65

Olduvai Gorge

feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body.

morning teaching at the pyramid and sphinx by dawa Tarchin Phillips.

memphis served as the capital of upper and lower Egypt some 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty. Menes, the first pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great white-walled palace and the Temple of ptah here.

SUnday, May 20 - CAIRO – LEAvE FOR IsRAEL (B, L)

visit The Egyptian museum: It is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. The museum features artifacts from the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies.

Continue to visit the old Turkish bazaar which is a center of trade and communion in the city. Time permitting, we will visit sakkara one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt.

Later transfer to the airport for our overnight flight to Tel Aviv via Athens.

MOnday, May 21 – ARRIvE TEL AvIv vIA AThENs (L, d)

Early morning arrival, met and transferred to jerusalem. MT. ZiOn HOTEL

After some rest and leisurely breakfast, drive to mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Then on to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. stop at mount zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last supper. Later

enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. see the jewish Wailing Wall, and continue to the Christian quarter. Jerusalem represents the 3rd chakra of our planet. Walk along the via Dolorosa and visit the Church of holy sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem where jesus was born. Walk through the manger square to visit the Church of Nativity. View the Shepherds’ field.

Evening teaching at the hotel by dawa Tarchin Phillips.

pyramid and sphinx

Cairo and the Nile River

The Ghats, varanasi

Aarti Ceremony, varanasi

TUESday, May 22 - jERUsALEm (B, L, d)

At masada, ascend by cable-car to the fortress which was the last stronghold of the jewish zealots in their war against the Romans. visit the excavations, herod’s palaces, the synagogue and bath house which overlook the Roman camps and the Dead sea.

Descend by cable-car and proceed to the Dead sea for a lunch and swim with use of the spa facilities at one of the leading hotels at the Dead sea.

WEdnESday, May 23 - jERUsALEm – (B) LEaVE FOr india

In the morning visit the picturesque village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of john the Baptist. Transfer from jerusalem to Ben Gurion airport for our overnight flight to New Delhi India.

THUrSday, May 24 - ARRIvE NEW DELhI –vARANAsI (L, d)

Upon arrival and after clearing immigrations and customs we will be escorted to the departure terminal for domestic flights to Varanasi.

TaJ GaTEWay GanGES HOTEL

Rest of the morning is at leisure.

varanasi is believed to have been created when this universe itself was created. According to historical records, it is a city contemporary with Nineveh and Thebes and therefore is the oldest living city in the world and represents the 4th chakra of our planet. Today it is the most important place of pilgrimage for hindus, and the sight of devout hindus praying,

mt of Olives, jerusalem

Tel Aviv, Israel jerusalem, Israel

The Wailing Wall, jerusalem The Dome of Rock, jerusalem

standing waist deep in water is a moving experience. varanasi has been a seat of learning from time immemorial. It was at nearby sarnath that the Buddha preached his first sermon. Later visit the Ganges to see the evening Aarti ceremony.

Friday, May 25 - vARANAsI – DELhI (B, L)

Early morning a boat ride at sunrise and meditation on the holy river Ganges. To see thousands of devout hindus, descend to the holy waters of the Ganges for prayers and rituals may be one of the most extraordinary experiences of your visit to India. varanasi

has over 100 bathing Ghats but the manikarnika is the most sacred of them all. During holy occasions it is visited by a multitude of pilgrims who offer flowers, milk, sandalwood and sweetmeats. On our return we will walk in the narrow streets of varanasi to the Kashi vishwanath hindu shiva Temple. the temple is a core of faith for millions of hindus because of the great spiritual importance. We will meet the head-priest for a short meditation session.

Later we fly to Delhi-day use rooms at the HOLiday inn aErO CiTy

SaTUrday, May 26 - DELhI – BEIjING (B, L, d)

Afternoon arrival in Beijing you will be met and transferred to HOWard JOHnSOn ParaGOn HOTEL

Welcome to Beijing, China

Rest of the day at leisure.

SUnday, May 27 - BEIjING - ThE GREAT WALL – BEIjING (B, L)

Today we will drive 1.5 hours to the Great Wall (ju Yong Guan section) located in an 11-mile valley named “Guangou” more than 50 kilometers from Beijing City. It is one of the three greatest passes of Great Wall of China. The Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other.

MOnday, May 28 - BEIjING (B, d)

Full day tour of Forbidden City and Temple of heaven. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the ming dynasty to present, the years 1420 to 1912. It is in the center of Beijing and now houses the palace museum. The Temple of heaven has been described as “a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations.

TUESday May 29 - BEIjING-TAIYUAN-WUTAIshAN (B, L, d)

In the morning we will take a high-speed train to Taiyuan.G91(08:40-11:12) 2nd class seat. Upon arrival proceed directly to visit The Foguang Temple, located on a slope of mt. Foguang, amidst a

varanasi

varanasi

Beijing, China

Beijing by night

grove of trees, most famous of its halls is the hall of the Great Buddha. It is the oldest wooden structure which now exists. The hall stands on a high platform and consists of seven bays and measures 104 feet in height. This magnificent wooden structure is decorated with murals, faces and figures.

Continue to visit mt. Wutaishan, the most holy land of Chinese Buddhism where dawa Tarchin Phillips will offer another wonderful teaching. The five main peaks, positioned east, south, west, north, and in the middle, embrace one another with

broad and plain terraces. That is why it bears the name “Wutai shan” (mountain of Five Terraces) and it represents the 6th chakra of our planet.

WUTai MOUTain FriEndSHiP HOTEL

WEdnESday, May 30 - WUTAIshAN-DATONG (B)

morning drive to Datong, on the way visit hanging Temple, located at the foot of hengshan mountain, hanging on the rock cliff of jinglonggorge. It includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian elements. It was constructed in AD386-534 and has a history of 1400 years.

The building’s features can be summarized as “strange, cliff and ingenious; if you observe it closely, it looks as if it is flying to the sky.

Continue to the Yungang Grottoes. Yungang Grottoes are perhaps the best-preserved sites in China with 53 caves containing over 51,000 stone carvings of Buddha. Constructed between 460-525 AD, it has a total number of 53 grottoes consisting of more than 51,000 Buddha statues and statuettes. The fusion of Buddhist symbolic spiritual art from central and south Asia with Chinese cultural

tradition is the noted highlight of the site. Yungang Grottoes have been quite successful in vividly illustrating the power and endurance of the Buddhist realization in China. It is a must-see destination and we will spend time meditating in this special place. Drive to Datong and check in to the GUOBin HOTEL

THUrSday, May 31 - DATONG – ChENGDU (B, d)

Fly from Datong to Chengdu. Upon arrival transfer to Chengdu airport EXPrESS HOTEL.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Temple of heaven, Beijing

The hanging Temple, Datong

The Forbidden City, Beijing

Great Wall of China

Friday JUnE 01 - ChENGDU-LhAsA (B, L, d)

This morning fly to Lhasa 11,995 feet. FOUr POinTS SHEraTOn HOTEL

It is important that we rest today to adjust to the altitude

SaTUrday, JUnE 02 - LhAsA (B, L, d)

morning visit potala palace, located on the ‘Red hill’ to the west of old Lhasa. It is a vast white and ochre fortress which was the residence of the Dalai Lama and the seat of Tibetan Government.

In the afternoon, tour of jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in Tibet and a highlight of a visit to Lhasa. Then continue to stroll in Barkhor Bazaar in the heart of Lhasa circling the jokhang Temple.

Evening Meditation at the hotel led by dawa Tarchin Phillips.

SUnday JUnE 03 - LhAsA – shIGATsE (B, L, d)

Today we begin our journey through the vast landscapes of Tibet. The distance from Lhasa to mt Kailash is approximately 870 miles. Today we drive to shigatse (170 miles). Climbing through some high passes (approx. 14500 feet) enroute stop for a view of the Yamdrok Tso Lake fabulous shade of deep turquoise. It is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and the home of many deities. Walk on the lakeside to enjoy the natural beauty. And Karuola Glacier is about 44 miles where you may be able to see this amazing glacier from the road. Upon arrival transfer to our hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or visit the most important monastery in shigatse.

MOnday, JUnE 04 - shIGATEsE- sAGA (B, L, d)

Long drive (340 miles) through the himalayan valleys and high passes (14000 feet) to saga. Overnight in basic Guest houses.

TUESday JUnE 05 – sAGA – mT KAILAsh (B, L, d)

Continue the long drive (320 miles) to mt Kailash area (base of the hills) in a town called BagaXiang. HiMaLaya KaiLaSH HOTEL.

WEdnESday, JUnE 06 – mT KAILAsh (B, L, d)

morning drive towards mt Kailash as far as the vehicles can take us, then trekking or Yak/mule rides for good views of the mt Kailash peak which represents the 7th chakra of our planet and where dawa Tarchin Phillips will lead meditation and offer a teaching.

THUrSday, JUnE 07 - mT KAILAsh – mANsAROvAR LAKE (B, L, d)

TarCHin PHiLLiPS WiLL LEad MEdiTaTiOn and OFFEr a TEaCHinG.

Later we drive short distance to mansarovar Lake and overnight in the guest house. Lake mansarovar, means ‘Invincible jade Lake’ in Tibetan. The name originates from a story of a Buddhist victory over distorted views and practices that took place in a debate beside the lake.

Friday, JUnE 08 - mANsAROvAR – sAGA (B, L, d)

Our return drive to Lhasa begins today as we drive back to saga.

Kumbum, Gyantse

mt Kailash

shigatse monastery

SaTUrday, JUnE 09 - sAGA – shIGATsE (B, L, d)

Drive back to shigatse.

SUnday, JUnE 10 - shIGATsE – LhAsA (B)

Drive back to Lhasa today and transfer to FOUr POinTS SHEraTOn HOTEL.

Closing Ceremony of the Awakened World Global pilgrimage with Dawa Tarchin phillips.

MOnday, JUnE 11 - LhAsA – BEIjING- LAX (B)

As we gain time driving east, our return flights via Beijing will bring us back to Los Angeles on the mid day of sunday june 10.

TEaCHEr BiOGraPHy dawa Tarchin Phillips brings a wealth of wisdom, compassion, and experience, having completed two consecutive three-year retreats at Dhagpo Kundröl Ling monastery in France. Appreciated by students for his joy, insight, and clarity of presentation, Dawa has travelled to over 30 countries and led transformative

pilgrimages to India and Bhutan. he embodies the unique perspectives of Western scholarship and neuro-scientific research and the traditional training of an authentic Buddhist Lama. Dawa is the co-founder of the mindful Leadership Online Training Conference, the world’s largest online training conference for mindful leaders.

he is a mindfulness and meditation expert, author, entrepreneur, experienced spiritual teacher, researcher and educator. he is the Founder/CEO of Empowerment holdings, co-founder of the Center for mindfulness and human potential at the University of California santa Barbara, and founder of The mindful Leadership Tribe, an online community of mindful leaders. Dawa teaches mindfulness, meditation and awakening around the world and is the resident teacher of the Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Center.

he is a member of the prestigious Transformational Leadership Council and the Association of Transformational Leaders, and a leading voice in the global mindfulness movement. Dawa serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations that provide secular mindfulness and meditation training to children and youth. his work has been featured in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Men’s Fitness, Forbes and Fast Company. He speaks English, German and French and lives with his family in santa Barbara, CA.

monastery near mansarovar Lake

TOUr PriCE PEr PErSOnMay 11-JUnE 11, 2018

Land TOUr PriCE US$ 16,750 PEr PErSOn*

SinGLE rOOM US$ 2,590 SUPPLEMEnT

Approximate international and internal flights $5,750 per person

Tour prices based on minimum participation of 20 passengers.

Land tour prices include following services;

• 29 nights in first class hotels, in some smaller places best available accommodations to tented camps including local taxes

• Enjoy an extensive meal program including daily buffet breakfasts, picnic or packed lunches where necessary, lunches and dinner at local restaurants or at your hotels, and sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at local restaurants. meals as mentioned as B= Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner. meals include bottled water, tea and coffee.

activities and Events

• Informative guiding by local experts and all excursions as outlined in your program itinerary including entrance fee to included features

• all airport/train station/hotel transfers in private vehicles- air-conditioned where available and necessary

• special Welcome reception and Dinner and Farewell reception and Dinner.

Many included Extras

• Consultation services of dedicated passenger service representatives prior to departure

• Information on visa, temperatures to expect, clothing and reading suggestions and suggested inoculations.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your tour planning

• Complimentary passport cases and baggage tags

• Baggage handling of one checked bag per person at airports, train stations and hotels

not included

• International and internal flights - quoted separately. Business class upgrades available

• Expenses for passport, visas, inoculations

• Tips to drivers, guides, porters and other ground staff

• Teaching gifts for our teacher

• Travel insurance including emergency evacuation (offered separately)

• personal expenses, laundry, bar bills, internet*,

Mobility and fitness to travel -

This trip travels through varied terrain, from African savannas, to deserts, high altitude mountainous curvy roads through remote areas of Tibet. While some high passes are traversed on our vehicles, no overnights are planned higher than 12000 -13000 feet. Though we have allowed time for acclimatization in Lhasa, participants should be in good health and able to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. We reserve the right to decline to accept or retain any member of this trip who, in the opinion of tour leaders, is unfit to travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or others on the trip, in such case, only the unused and refundable accommodations and services can be refunded.

Dawa Tarchin PhillipsAwakened Leadership and Mindfulnessin Life, Business and Education

Last day to register March 15, 2018.

Last day to register March 15, 2018.