Workshop Syllabus


Tibetan Meditation

INTRODUCTION

  • Introduction to the Teachings
  • About the Practice
  • The Purpose of the Practice
  • Structuring your Practice
  • Creating a Sacred Space for your Practice
  • The Five Point Posture
  • Guru Yoga Prayer
  • Translation of the Guru Yoga Prayer
  • Guru Yoga Prayer (Downloadable Audio File)
  • The Invocation of Tapihritsa
  • Translation of the Invocation of Tapihritsa
  • Invocation of Tapihritsa (Downloadable Audio File)

SESSION ONE: VISION IS MIND

  • Definition of Vision
  • Vision is Mind - Part One
  • Vision is Mind - Part Two
  • Choosing an Issue for your Practice
  • Instructions for Formal Practice
  • Instructions for Informal Practice
  • Resting in the Space
  • Conclusion
  • Vision is Mind - Guided Practice
  • Guided Practice (Downloadable audio file)

SESSION TWO: MIND IS EMPTY

  • Mind is Empty - Part One
  • Mind is Empty - Part Two
  • The "Famous Person"
  • Informal Practice
  • Conclusion
  • Mind is Empty - Guided Practice
  • Guided Practice (Downloadable Audio File)

SESSION THREE: EMPTINESS IS CLEAR LIGHT

  • Emptiness is Clear Light
  • Innate Awareness
  • Informal Practice
  • Conclusion
  • A Word about Practices
  • Emptiness is Clear Light - Guided Practice
  • Guided Practice (Downloadable audio file)

SESSION FOUR: CLEAR LIGHT IS UNION

  • Clear Light is Union - Part One
  • Clear Light is Union - Part Two
  • Informal Practice
  • Conclusion
  • Clear Light is Union - Guided Practice
  • Guided Practice (Downloadable audio file)

SESSION FIVE: UNION IS GREAT BLISS

  • Union is Great Bliss - Part One
  • Union is Great Bliss - Part Two
  • Informal Practice
  • Conclusion
  • Union is Great Bliss - Guided Practice
  • Guided Practice (Downloadable audio file)

SESSION SIX: REVIEW AND CONCLUSION

  • Review of the Teachings
  • Integrating these Practices with Everyday Life
  • Thank you and Farewell
  • Closing Prayer