Ligmincha Learning Upcoming Online Courses
'Meditation, Breath and Movement' and 'The Three Heart Mantras'
Ligmincha Learning is pleased to offer upcoming online courses beginning in January with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Alejandro Chaoul-Reich. Courses feature beautiful video teachings, guided meditations, readings, journal writing activities and the opportunity to interact with senior mentors and classmates from around the world.
January 8–February 7, 2021
Meditation, Breath and Movement with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich
This course is bilingual with all resources available in English and Spanish. The videos are in spoken English with Spanish subtitles available, and all written materials are in both languages.
Tsa lung is a series of ancient yogic practices that brings balance and harmony to our physical body, energy, and mind. The term tsa lung” can be translated as the energy-winds (Tib. lung, Skt. prana, Chinese qi) in the channels, for these practices are designed to open the subtle channels, guiding the healthy flow of the energy-winds so that we can enjoy good health and reconnect with more calmness to a quiet, peaceful mind. These exercises are easy to perform and are suitable for everyone.
There are three levels of tsa lung practice: external, internal and secret. External tsa lung works primarily on the physical level, using simple movements and breath exercises to balance the energies within our body. Internal tsa lung works more at the level of breath and subtle energy, bringing attention to opening the five chakras and the central channel. Secret tsa lung uses subtle visualizations within the chakras and central channel to bring harmony to the mind, so that we can rest in our inner refuge, the nature of mind. All of the tsa lung exercises integrate and balance the five elements within—earth, water, fire, wind and space.
These practices are drawn from the Bön Mother Tantra (Tib. Ma Gyüd), the highest tantra in our tradition. They are a beautiful complement to any meditation practice, and particularly to dzogchen. They are frequently performed at the beginning of a session so that meditation is deeper and more stable. External tsa lung is commonly performed in all Ligmincha centers and groups.
January 22–February 28, 2021
The Three Heart Mantras with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
The Three Heart Mantras are used in many different meditations in the Bön tradition and play a major role in the ngöndro practices. They are said to be the essence of enlightenment in sound and energy, and as we sing or chant the mantras our awareness is transformed to be in union with the Buddhas. They are used for purification, protection and as primary practices toward self-realization.
It is said that creating these mantras in any form brings merit and purification, so they are commonly found carved into stones, printed on prayer flags where they spread their benefits through the winds, and even drawn with gold ink and kept on shrines as an object of reverence and meditation. Their blessings are said to be endless. Also within this course Tenzin Rinpoche explains the essence of the guru yoga, refuge and bodhicitta practices, making this an excellent introduction to the tradition.
Ongoing and Free Courses: Ligmincha Learning offers several ongoing, free courses. They include “Starting a Meditation Practice, Parts 1 & 2”; “The True Source of Healing”; “Living with Joy, Dying in Peace”; and “Transforming Your World Through Service.”
