Anam Thubten

About

Anam Thubten is a Tibetan Buddhist teacher in the Nyingma tradition who leads the Dharmata Foundation. He teaches Dzogchen meditation and emphasizes direct experience of the nature of mind in the Vajrayana tradition.

Teachings

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A Sacred Compass2020

In this highly accessible book, Anam Thubten presents the wisdom of the bardos in contemporary language, showing the application of this ancient Tibetan Buddhist wisdom to modern life.

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All Is Well2015

A beautiful poem written by Anam Thubten in a residential retreat in Crestone, Colorado. Theme is illustrated with paintings by Tatjana Krizmanic

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Big Sky2016

In his poetry, Anam Thubten explores the "magical impermanence" that is everyday life. Anam Thubten grew up writing poems in his native Tibetan language. Since living in the West, his poems have begun to develop a new flavor. His new poetry book "Big Sky" emerged from life situations as he traveled

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Choosing Compassion2019

Beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten shares how, by cultivating our practice of compassion, we can open our hearts and benefit the world. We see so much pain and injustice in the world—how can we make a positive difference? Beloved teacher Anam Thubten invites us to deepen our compassion. Through practices that open our hearts and expand our awareness of connectedness with the world, we will be able to act with courage for the benefit of all.

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Embracing Each Moment2016

Delightful and accessible teachings on the path to liberation from a Tibetan Buddhist master who makes the teachings accessible to one and all. The awakened life is the essence and aim of the Buddhist teachings, according to Anam Thubten, and this book is a guide to cultivating the awakened mind and heart that allows this wonderful kind of life to happen. He illuminates the path to awakened living in a way that’s concise and completely accessible to anyone of any background--reflective of the diverse backgrounds of the students who attend his popular talks on which the book is based. “We all want to be happy,” says Anam Thubten. “This seems to be our strongest impulse. Primarily our happiness comes from our state of mind, though we can’t deny the fact that outside circumstances play a big role. When we learn to embrace each moment of our lives, we’re empowered to let go of our emotional patterns and false beliefs about ourselves, and we discover the compassion that’s been there all along.”

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Into the Haunted Ground2022

In Into the Haunted Ground, Anam Thubten invites us to embrace every aspect of our lives, from the most difficult to the most joyful. For those of us who feel caught in endless anxious thoughts and stuck in personal relationships, Anam Thubten offers a direct and practical approach to dismantle our

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La citadelle de la conscience - Un commentaire de la prière d'aspiration Dzogchen de Jigmé Lingpa2025

Anam Thubten, enseignant contemporain tibétain réputé pour son érudition, commente ici La prière d'aspiration dzogchen de Jigmé Lingpa (1730-1798), un des textes les plus révérés de la tradition nyingma du bouddhisme tibétain. De nos jours, de nombreuses personnes, tant en Orient qu'en Occident, sont fascinées par les enseignements non-duels du dzogchen. Les chercheurs aspirent véritablement à la libération et sont secrètement fatigués des pratiques spirituelles sans fin. Ils veulent simplement s'éveiller immédiatement. Le dzogchen est l'un des enseignements qui promettent que l'éveil peut se produire dans cette vie et même maintenant, sur-le-champ. Le texte de La prière d'aspiration dzogchen de Jigmé Lingpa est un dohā, c'est-à-dire un chant de réalisation. Il traite de l'ensemble du système dzogchen et permet d'avoir une compréhension complète du dzogchen et de sa philosophie. Les lecteurs trouveront ici un enseignement précieux et rare, écrit dans un style simple, pour comprendre la grande profondeur de la voie du dzogchen.

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La Magia de la Conciencia2014

Lo paradójico de la conciencia es que es muy profunda y, sin embargo, muy simple. No se puede describir porque no tiene cualidades objetivas, tampoco tiene límites. A veces, cuando estamos totalmente en el momento presente, en lugar de estar perdidos en n

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No Self, No Problem2013

No Self No Problem is about how to realize the ultimate meaning of life in each moment by dissolving all notions of ego identity. Based on the Buddhist wisdom tradition, this easy-to-read book discusses in simple but profound and inspiring language how we can live a life full of love, satisfaction, and happiness.

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Releasing the Knot of the Mind2026

Release the complexity of conceptual thinking to rest in the nature of mind with this accessible exploration of essential Dzogchen teachings. Renowned Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten presents a powerful exploration of the nineteenth-century yogi Dudjom Lingpa’s essential Dzogchen teachings as found in his song of realization. Through clear, accessible language, Anam Thubten reveals traditional Tibetan Buddhist methods for recognizing and resting in our natural state of awareness, according to the Dzogchen, or Great Perfection, tradition. The book seamlessly integrates traditional Buddhist wisdom with contemporary insights. Readers will discover how to work with mental hindrances, cultivate genuine presence, and access the mind’s inherent clarity. This book provides invaluable tools for awakening to your true nature. Anam Thubten’s teachings guide readers toward meeting life with equanimity and genuine compassion, without getting caught up in temporary experiences meditation can generate. This book serves as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to transform their relationship with the knots of their own minds to rest in natural clarity and awareness. Includes a link to two guided audio meditations.

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Sin yo no hay problemas2014

Si aprendemos a ver más allá de la ilusión del "yo" podremos realizar la Verdad en cualquier momento. Con su lenguaje, extremadamente claro y sencillo, Anam Thubten nos ofrece su enseñanza indicándonos como lograr exactamente esto, basándose en la sabiduría de las tradiciones budistas. Nos ilumina el sendero que lleva más allá de los conceptos erróneos del ego, a fin de experimentar la realidad de nuestra verdadera naturaleza, que no es otra que la Luz. Con gran claridad, sentido del humor y refrescante sinceridad, Anam Thubten nos ilumina el camino hacia una vida llena de amor, compasión y satisfacción verdadera.

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The Citadel of Awareness2021

The Dzogchen Aspiration Prayer by eighteenth-century Dzogchen master, Jigme Lingpa, thoroughly covers the entire system of Dzogchen. This book is a commentary on that prayer, one of the most revered texts in the Nyingma Buddhist tradition.

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The Fragrance of Emptiness2018

A compilation of oral teachings by Anam Thubten on the Heart Sutra.

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Timeless Offerings2015

"Timeless Offerings" is a collection of 46 collages by Rashani Réa, with quotes by Anam Thubten Rinpoche. The introduction is written by Peter Fenner and the preface by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel.

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Voice of the Primordial Buddha: A Commentary on Dudjom Lingpa's Sharp Vajra of Awareness Tantra2023

In this book, Anam Thubten offers an accessible commentary, written in English, on a well-known Tibetan tantra by Dzogchen master Dudjom Lingpa.

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