Dharmata teachings.

[dzogchungpa]

Thanks, dzogchungpa, for posting these Anam Thubten videos. He's my root teacher, so watching these is a bit like coming home for me.

Keep 'em comin'!

Will do.

[muni]

Thanks, dzogchungpa, for posting these Anam Thubten videos. He's my root teacher, so watching these is a bit like coming home for me.

Keep 'em comin'!

Will do.

Blessings for sure, thank you to keep sharing these bells. I learned from him to use the breath in correct way, which was somehow a struggle before. And this simple looking practice is such a help, in clouded moments.

[dzogchungpa]

A blog post from Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel about her recent Chöd retreats with AT:
https://www.elizabethmattisnamgyel.com/ ... -de-chelly

[Rick]

Many thanks, dzogchungpa, for your regular updates of Anam Thubten and friends (like Elizabeth).

[dzogchungpa]

Mods, the video posted above is no long available so please delete the post.


Anyway, a new video has been posted, "Our Heart Already Knows":
https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

[dzogchungpa]

Recorded on February 2, 2018, at Seattle Insight Meditation Center:

[dzogchungpa]

Lessons from a Wildfire, about Sweetwater Sanctuary and the Soberanes Fire.

[muni]

Anyway, a new video has been posted, "Our Heart Already Knows":
https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

We all want peace, while mind is making conflicts. Okay I get it.
We throw that mind out and case is closed. But, what and where out, no idea.

Thank you for sharing this talk; "Our Heart Already Knows"

[dzogchungpa]

Anyway, a new video has been posted, "Our Heart Already Knows":
https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

We all want peace, while mind is making conflicts. Okay I get it.
We throw that mind out and case is closed. But, what and where out, no idea.

Thank you for sharing this talk; "Our Heart Already Knows"

My pleasure. A new one is up now, featuring a nice discussion of Padmasambhava and the Vajra Guru mantra, "All is Well":
https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

[Spelare]

I'm considering purchasing one of Anam Thubten's books, having never read any of them. As I understand it, all three of the books in prose are edited from his public talks; and then there's a book of poetry. For those who are familiar, do any of them stand out as particularly insightful? Is there a difference of focus between the books, or do they all cover similar ground?

[dzogchungpa]

I'm considering purchasing one of Anam Thubten's books, having never read any of them. As I understand it, all three of the books in prose are edited from his public talks; and then there's a book of poetry. For those who are familiar, do any of them stand out as particularly insightful? Is there a difference of focus between the books, or do they all cover similar ground?

I'm kind of embarrassed to admit that I haven't really read his books, although I did read some of "No Self, No Problem" and found it quite interesting. I will point out that he actually has a new book out that coincidentally just went on sale today:
https://dharmata.myshopify.com/products ... eart-sutra

[LolCat]

I am reading through Embracing Each Moment(about halfway through it), and I have No Self, No Problem but haven't started with it yet.

Embracing Each Moment does not seem to have any specific focus, at least as far as I can see, and covers the entire path. It is not a meditation manual(although you may gain insights into your practice), each chapter is an explanation of one particular aspect of the path, I think adapted from his talks. If you like his talks, you will find a lot of material you would like. I thought I would already be familiar with most of the topics in the book(impermanence for example), but his explanations provided a different perspective that I very much appreciated.

I haven't read his other books to compare, but if you aren't looking for one particular topic to read on then Embracing Each Moment might be a good place to start with. I would reiterate though that it is not a meditation manual, you won't find much instruction here if that's what you are looking for.

[muni]

Drop into your heart. https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

[LoveFromColorado]

Drop into your heart. https://www.dharmata.org/teachings/

Wow, the Drop into your heart teaching is deeply meaningful to me. Thank you for sharing that!