Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began practicing in the Katok tradition of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. He continues to practice and teach within the Longchen Nyingthig and Dudjom Tersar Lineages. Among his many teachers, his most formative guides were Lama Tsurlo, Khenpo Chopel, and Lama Garwang. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and abroad. He is also the author of various articles and books in both the Tibetan and English language. His books in English include: Choosing Compassion, No Self No Problem, Into the Haunted Ground, and The Citadel of Awareness, as well as his most recent book, Voice of the Primordial Buddha. To view Anam Thubten’s teaching and retreat schedule, please visit www.dharmata.org/events-calendar. Through the essential wisdom of Buddhism and his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive timeless teachings and invites everyone to participate.
Events with Anam Thubten Rinpoche
Radical Awakening: A Residential Retreat on The Sharp Vajra of Awareness TantraJuly 22 - 27, 2025
This is a collaboration between Dharmata Foundation and Dorje Denma Ling. Radical Awakening The Sharp Vajra of Awareness Tantra, a terma or revelation received by 19th-century Dzogchen Master Dudjom Lingpa, encapsulates the entirety of Dzogchen, and holds a potency that can awaken our minds and transform our hearts. During this 5-day retreat, Rinpoche will draw from his commentary on this tantra to guide participants to a direct experience of the nature of mind, which is the heart of this text. Rinpoche feels strongly that Dudjom Lingpa’s teachings are the right medicine for our psyches in this chaotic age that, albeit…
Fellowship Ceremony: Refuge and Bodhisattva VowsJuly 27, 2025
This is a collaboration between Dharmata Foundation and Dorje Denma Ling. Anam Thubten will be offering traditional Buddhist Refuge and Bodhisattva vows in a Fellowship Ceremony at the end of the Radical Awakening program for those who would like to do so. This ceremony is open to people who have and have not attended the retreat. Who May Attend The Fellowship Ceremony is open to everyone who would like to formally commit to the Buddhist path through taking Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows. Those who would like to renew their vows are also welcome. Only register if you plan on taking…
