Moving from Contracted Mind into Expansive Awareness
Our human mind can easily become entangled in its own creations—concepts, beliefs, and emotional patterns. When this happens, the mind contracts, as if bound by a tight internal knot. This knot generates unnecessary suffering and obscures mind’s true nature. Yet within the mind lies the ability to unwind this knot and reveal its original, spacious nature—one that is intrinsically free, awake, and compassionate.
The Nyingma teachings of Tibetan Buddhism offer profound methods for experiencing the self-liberation of mind in the realm of now. In this retreat, Anam Thubten will offer teachings and guided meditations based on the teachings of Dzogchen masters such as Dudjom Lingpa.
This retreat will draw on teachings from Anam Thubten’s new book, "Releasing the Knot of the Mind: Instructions on Resting in Stillness and Awareness” which is a commentary on Dudjom Lingpa's Dzogchen meditation guide. Copies may be available for purchase at the retreat, and you can also pre-order the book at a 30% discount from LINK TO BE ADDED LATER
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the US, Europe, and Asia. A group of his students meet every Saturday at EBS and are hosting this retreat. All of his books are available in the EBS bookstore.
Retreat Schedule
All registrants are asked to attend the full weekend, and there are also tickets available for those who can only attend the Friday night public talk. No one is turned away for lack of funds, and scholarships are available. If you need a scholarship, use the 'Pay Later' option when you get a ticket, and we will work out a donation with you later.
Friday night May 1 starting at 7:00 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church, 1818 Reservoir Road in Little Rock.
Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ecumenical Buddhist Society, 1516 W 3rd Street in Little Rock.
Space is limited and advance registration is necessary to secure your spot for the retreat.