Finding the stillness inherent in our being
In this 24 minute meditation, you are invited into fully experiencing this present moment, allowing the movement of our breath to guide us into stillness. Noticing what may arise to obscure the stillness, we use the 9 Breaths of Purification to help allow us to rest. Resting here, we can ride the wave of our own calming breath into the tranquility and peace that is inherent in our true nature.
Three Channels of Light
During this meditation, I make mention of the three channels of light in your body. In addition to our physical bodies, many wisdom traditions describe additional aspects, including a Subtle Body. The structure of this Subtle Body includes channels (pathways of energy) and chakras (energy centers). Every tradition describes them with some variation. For a good overview, please check out the Subtle Body and the Three Bodies Doctrine.
The Nine Breaths of Purification
This practice is one of the foundational practices of the Bön wisdom tradition and its contemporary counterpart, the Three Doors. Here are three instructional videos to support your practice of this technique.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche demonstrates the Nine Breathings of Purification. For more information on Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and his teachings, please visit:
Latri Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche
Latri Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche shares the Nine Purification Breaths. The Nine Breaths helps to clear negative emotions and to replace with wisdom, peace and balance. This practice is perfect to do before any meditation, but also used to calm the body and mind. For more information: yeruboncenter.org
Lama Tsultrim Allione
In this video, Lama Tsultrim Allione shares her tradition of the Nine Breaths. The Nine Breaths is a preliminary purification practice that can be practiced before meditation or anytime you’d benefit a return to calm presence. Visit taramandala.org for more information.
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