Releasing the Knot of the Mind

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

The basic foundation of our lives lies in the mind. Our sense of who we are, as well as our experiences of happiness and suffering, are deeply shaped by the mind. Yet the mind can become entangled in concepts, beliefs, and emotional patterns. These forms of bondage become knots within the mind that not only create unnecessary suffering, but also prevent us from living fully and actualizing our true potential for love, compassion, and wisdom.

During this weekend retreat, Anam Thubten will explain how to untie these knots of the mind using a text composed by the great Dzogchen master Dudjom Lingpa. Meditation practices will also be offered to help bring these teachings into direct experience.

Learn more about Anam Thubten: https://www.dharmata.org/teachers/

How to Participate

Advance registration is required for this online Zoom Retreat. The cost is $150 for the two-day retreat. To register, click the "Register" box (in the upper right of this page on a computer). On the screen that opens, enter the number 1 in the window next to Retreat Registration. For full-price tickets, no access code is needed.

Information about sliding scale is described here: Sliding Scale Document. If you need financial assistance beyond the sliding scale, please register no later than Sunday August 30, 5pm PT.

Registration closes on Saturday, September 5 at 10:05 am PT.

Please note: Essential information will be sent in your confirmation email after you register. If you do not receive a confirmation email as part of your registration, please check your spam folders, then contact one of the volunteers (dharmata.register@gmail.com) right away.

This retreat will not be recorded.

Daily Schedule and Preparation

Two online sessions will be offered each day. Out of respect for the teachings and the teacher, please plan to participate in all sessions. The retreat is broadcast only during these hours (join zoom 15 minutes in advance):

10 am to 12:30 pm PT (1:00 pm to 3:30 ET)

2:30 pm to 5 pm PT (5:30 pm to 8 pm ET)

Dana and Scholarship Donation

There will be a chance to offer dana, a financial gift in gratitude to the teacher, at the end of the retreat.

As part of registration, you are also invited to make an offering to the scholarship fund to support others. Your generosity is most appreciated.

The Sacred Container of an Online Retreat

The retreat is held in the spirit of commitment. We practice as a group, with everyone participating simultaneously. Everyone meditating at the same time has great power. For more information on taking a home retreat, you can read this document: Retreat at Home

Questions?

To understand what is required to receive an online broadcast in your location, and for answers to common questions, please read this FAQ document. You can reach the volunteer coordinators for questions at dharmata.register@gmail.com.