Dharma Ocean will again host Anam Thubten and Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel for a week-long residential retreat at our Blazing Mountain Retreat Center this coming October 1 – 7.
When the heart and mind awaken, insight, joy, and compassion blossom within as expressions of our true inner potential. This is why the "Buddha" in Tibetan, is Sangyee which literally means, "awakening and blossoming." The great masters of the past said that there is a Buddha in each of us.
During the retreat, the two teachers will offer teachings on essential Buddhist practices such as meditation on loving kindness, no self, emptiness, and devotion. With the support of fellowship, this retreat provides a gentle but focused environment to go inside and unravel our internal blockages by using our own wisdom and courage so that we might come out with more spaciousness and less burden in our consciousness.
This is the third time Anam Thubten and Elizabeth Namgyel have taught together in Crestone. People find that the wildness and serenity of this land add a special dimension to their inward journey.
Location
Blazing Mountain Retreat Center
Crestone, CO
About the Teachers
Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 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 occasionally abroad. He is also the author of various articles and books in both the Tibetan and English language. His books in English include The Magic of Awareness and No Self, No Problem. Through the essential wisdom of Buddhism and his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings and invites everyone to participate.
Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel has studied and practiced the Buddhadharma for twenty-seven years under the guidance of her teacher and husband Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She is the retreat master of Samten Ling in Crestone, Colorado and has spent over six years in retreat. Elizabeth enjoys teaching with Anam Thubten Rinpoche and finds inspiration that evokes new insights in their collaboration. Elizabeth holds a degree in anthropology and an M.A. in Buddhist Studies. She teaches throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is the author of The Power of an Open Question, and The Buddha’s Path to Freedom.
Registration
Registration for this program is now closed. Visit our program calendar to learn more about other upcoming programs.
Retreat Details
Check-in will be from 2pm to 5:30pm on October 1. Please check in at the residence hall.
All participants staying in the Residence Hall must register for “On-site-Meal Plan” and all commuters must register for “Commuter-Tea/Coffee/Snack.” Additionally, commuters may also register for optional daily meals. For more information about our menu, visit our Kitchen and Dining page.
Please visit our Program FAQ page for other important information about being on retreat at Blazing Mountain.
For any further questions, please email the Dharmata Foundation Program Coordinator, Kelly Roberts, at skybunny1@gmail.com.
Scholarships & Work Study
If you require financial assistance to attend the retreat, please apply for scholarships prior to registering for the retreat and no later than August 15th. For details and an application, click here. Questions about scholarships can be sent to Liane White Allahdadi lianewhiteallahdadi@gmail.com.
Transportation
For information about how to get to the Blazing Mountain Retreat Center, visit our Getting Here page. Please note that there is no shuttle service for this program.
To connect with a rideshare please visit the Dharmata Foundation website.