Cutting Through the Root of Suffering

Cutting Through the Root of Suffering:

A Two-Day Meditation Retreat via Zoom Meeting with Anam Thubten

In deep inquiry, we discover that the primary cause or root of our suffering lies in our mind. We are constantly perpetuating our internal pain by feeding our habitual patterns. There is a way to cut through this cycle.

Anam Thubten will lead this retreat by using the essential principles of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist practice called Chod, which literally means “cutting through.” This practice invites us to journey into our own psyche, to meet with our habitual patterns and let go of our grasping to them. Then we can live life with an abundance of joy and freedom.

Recommended reading for this retreat: Into the Haunted Ground by Anam Thubten.

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

How to Participate

Advance registration is required for this online Zoom meeting. 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.

If you need financial assistance, apply the access code as described here: Sliding Scale Document.

Registration closes on Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 am PDT.

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 (register.dharmata@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:

10 am to 12:30 pm PDT (1:00 pm to 3:30 EDT)

2:15 pm to 4:45 pm PDT (5:15 pm to 7:45 pm EDT)

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 register.dharmata@gmail.com. This retreat is being hosted by Dharmata Volunteers from Rochester, New York.