Dharmata Foundation

Dharmata Foundation Dharmata Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 2005 under the direction of Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten.

It serves as a container for spiritual community following the pathless path through the essential teachings of Buddha and the lineage of great Buddhist masters - uniting individuals who have a genuine desire to discover inner freedom and peace through realizing the true nature of all things. The foundation fosters meditation groups in multiple locations internationally and nurtures an extensive o

ffering of daylong, weekend and residential retreats, as well as regular meditation practices. It maintains an attitude of blossoming as a practice community without attachment to any ultimate outcome. In addition, it holds the willingness to change its structure in ways that are beneficial to the inner evolution of practitioners in the ground of the Dharma as the path of love and wisdom.

There's still time to register. You have until Sat, Sept 5 at 10:05 am PT.
09/05/2026

There's still time to register. You have until Sat, Sept 5 at 10:05 am PT.

Releasing the Knot of the Mind: Two-Day Online Retreat with Anam Thubten

Releasing the Knot of the Mind, Two-day Retreat with Anam ThubtenSaturday & Sunday, September 5 - 6th, 10 am - 5 pm PTOn...
08/16/2026

Releasing the Knot of the Mind, Two-day Retreat with Anam Thubten
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 - 6th, 10 am - 5 pm PT
Online Only via Zoom. Registration open!

Releasing the Knot of the Mind: Two-Day Online Retreat with Anam Thubten

07/23/2026

"A Ticket to Becoming a Paṇḍita"
A day-long program with Anam Thubten
Saturday, August 1st: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
at Dhumatala Temple and Online

Celebrating the Enlightened Intent of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
Thirteenth Dechö Anniversary
The History of Do Gyud Dzod: The Complete Nyingma Tradition Fom Sutra to Ta**ra

"Studying the Do Gyud Dzod provides a panoramic view of the entire system of sutras and tantras, as well as the ten sciences: inner sciences, logic, medicine, arts, poetry, astrology, and so forth. It is the ticket to becoming an authentic Paṇḍita, just like the great Paṇḍitas of the past." — Anam Thubten

A celebratory lunch will be offered onsite, and is included with your registration. Register soon for in-person as space is limited at Dhumatala Temple.

https://events.humanitix.com/ltr

Aug 1- "Studying the Do Gyud Dzod provides a panoramic view of the entire system of sutras and tantras, as well as the t...
07/10/2026

Aug 1- "Studying the Do Gyud Dzod provides a panoramic view of the entire system of sutras and tantras, as well as the ten sciences: inner sciences, logic, medicine, arts, poetry, astrology, and so forth. It is the ticket to becoming an authentic Paṇḍita, just like the great Paṇḍitas of the past."
— Anam Thubten Rinpoche

Am amazing event with Thubten Rinpoche on the Complete Nyingma Tradition coming up online and in Point Richmond, CA on August 1st.

Check out the details here:
https://events.humanitix.com/ltr

06/10/2026

Pause Your Mind

Sacredness is not strictly the property of religion, it is a universal phenomenon. It is something to be revered, loved, respected, and embraced. It can be personal and subjective. Inner peace, quietude, compassion, and notions of absolute truth such as the great emptiness or the Buddha within are all sacred. One of the most powerful and yet utterly accessible gateways to the sacred is silence.

Let's take a few moments to remember to pause in silence throughout the day and turn our attention toward sacredness. The highest sacredness lies within each of us, beyond the realm of concepts, logic, or ideas. When we drop into silence, we are able to experience the sacredness within, which is our true nature, the unborn Buddha within. We feel that we are no longer bound by our habits, and we begin experiencing the dimension of our being that lies outside ego identities. When we are in that state, we may feel we are in touch with the true nature of who we are, already complete and perfect. Nothing needs to be added or subtracted from it.

(painting of Mount Kailash by Melissa Parhm)

06/05/2026

Registration is now live! Anam Thubten welcomes Lama Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche back to Dhumatala Temple in Point Richmond, CA, for a special two day retreat July 11-12,2026 “Awakening Through the Body." Lama Lakshey will teach subtle body practices from the Nyingma tradition. This retreat is in-person only and you can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/awakening-through-the-body-2026

To learn more about Lama Lakshey go to https://www.tsintamani.org/lama-bio.

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