A Day-long Retreat, February 21, 2026

A Swift Path

We have amazing potential because the possibility for enlightenment is always present. Yet beings don't recognize their primordial nature and get lost in the illness of the five poisons, which causes turmoil for oneself and others. The methods of Vajrayana are powerful medicine capable of swiftly healing this illness. This sacred path provides many powerful skilfull methods to reconnect with our pristine mind.

Dana Marsh encourages eveyone to make a connection with this profound path. To support this aspiration, during this retreat she will teach on the heart of the Vajrayana teachings. 

The only prerequisite for this retreat is an open heart and mind. There will be opportunities for meditation practice, discussions and questions. 

Retreat Fee: None

Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location: Compassion & Insight Center, 1627 S. Orchard St. Suite 200, Boise

Registration is required.

Renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Anam Thubten will introduce the Boise-area premiere of "Journey to Golok: Takyak Pilgrimage" Film Screening and Reception.

This captivating one-hour documentary follows four of Anam Thubten's students on a profound pilgrimage to the remote Golok region of Eastern Tibet, where Anam Thubten grew up and where the celebrated 19th-century Dzogchen master Dudjom Lingpa practiced and revealed sacred teachings. Anam Thubten will give an introductory talk, and there will be a reception immediately after the film for participants to meet Anam Thubten.

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time: 

6:15 PM - 7:00 PM: Doors Open

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Introductory Talk by Anam Thubten

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Film Screening

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Reception

Film Description:

In July 2024, four of Anam Thubten’s students made a pilgrimage to Golok in Eastern Tibet, where Anam Thubten grew up and where Dudjom Lingpa practiced and revealed profound texts. Dudjom Lingpa was one of the most celebrated Dzogchen masters in the Nyingma tradition. He lived at the end of the 19th century, yet his teachings have practicality and relevance today, resonating with many people around the world.

The one-hour video JOURNEY TO GOLOK: Takyak Pilgrimage was created from the pilgrims’ photos and video recordings by documentary editor Catherine Hollander (When the Iron Bird Flies, Precious Guru). The result is a journey to the heart of Anam Thubten’s spiritual lineage, exploring the remote and mystical Golok region. 

The pilgrims visit Dröpuk cave, where Dudjom Lingpa composed the popular Trömo sadhana, a unique Tibetan liturgy known as chöd. They practice at Takyak Hermitage, at 13,000 feet, where beloved hermit Anam Chatralwa lived in lifelong retreat. The video also shares everyday details, like meals and translation mishaps, giving a felt sense to traveling with the pilgrims step by step.

While the pilgrims were traveling in the East, Anam Thubten was traveling in the West. He provided inspiration through his stories of Tibetan masters, sacred locations, and personal memories, which are shared through the pilgrims’ narration. Anam Thubten said this about the pilgrimage:

“Symbolically, the pilgrims’ journey was done on behalf of us. They were revisiting and reconnecting with the roots of our spiritual dharma family. Each family has roots. In the same way, we have dharmic roots, and I felt they went there to trace back the sacred roots of our family. We are all part of that dharma family.”