| Anam Thubten
was born in Tibet and entered into Buddhist training in the Vajrayana
tradition at young age. Among his teachers, he had a special affinity
toward a very inspiring Dharma teacher named Lama
Tsurlo, who became
his main mentor. Lama Tsurlo's kindness and wisdom gave him the firm
base to advance in his dharma practice, and still serves as a source
of inspiration in his ever-unfolding love of true Dharma, as well as
his work as a teacher. Anam Thubten was recognized as the
reincarnation of Anam Lama, when he was quite young.
At this point in time, Anam Thubten
serves as the main Dharma teacher for the Dharmata Foundation. He is a
Buddhist scholar and writer, who has published books in both the
Tibetan and English language. His first book in English appeared under
the title, "No Self, No Problem". Anam Thubten teaches and
leads meditation retreats, and spends most of his time in the United
States.
Anam Thubten states, "The reason
I'm teaching is not because of having been recognized as a Tulku, or
out of adherence to title and position within the Buddhist
institution, but from a passionate love of true Dharma. Dharma is pure
and perfect. Through it, we can transform our lives. This is neither
theory or speculation. It has been demonstrated in the lives of many
of us, who have taken refuge in it. Dharma is always aligned with
truth, since it goes beyond all of the concepts one can have." |