“One’s Own Body of Pure Channels and Elements”: The Teaching and Practice of Tibetan Yoga at Namdroling

The Tibetan yoga practice known as “winds, channels, and inner heat” (rtsa rlung gtum mo) is physically challenging, and yet is intentionally designed to transform the mind. This chapter explores the relationship between Buddhist doctrine and this physical practice aimed at enlightenment through the...

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Main Author: Worth, Naomi (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2021
In: Religions
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 6
Further subjects:B Buddhist contemplation
B Modern Buddhism
B modern yoga
B Tibetan Buddhism
B tantric body
B subtle body
B Tibetan yoga
B MONASTIC life
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