Workshop Syllabus


Focusing and Calming Your Mind: The Tibetan Practice of Zhiné

INTRODUCTION

  • Hello and Welcome
  • About the Practice of Zhiné
  • About This Workshop
  • Three Stages of Zhiné
  • The Tradition of these Teachings
  • Preparing for your Practice
  • The Five-Point Posture
  • Dealing with Challenges in Life
  • About Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

SESSION ONE

  • Zhine Practice with the Tibetan Letter A
  • Duration of the Practice
  • Dealing with Challenges in your Practice
  • Formal and Informal Practice
  • Experiences that May Arise During Practice
  • Instructions for Practice
  • Zhiné Meditation Demonstration with A

SESSION TWO

  • Zhiné Practice with the Tibetan Syllable Hung
  • About the Sacred Sound Hung
  • Differences Between the Two Zhiné Practices
  • Challenges in the Practice of Zhiné with the Syllable Hung
  • Instructions for Practice
  • Guided Practice with the Syllable Hung
  • Closing Thoughts About Zhiné Practice With Sacred Sounds

SESSION THREE

  • Zhiné Practice with Three Precious Pills
  • A Word About Spaciousness
  • Challenges in the Practice of Zhiné with Three Precious Pills
  • Experiences That May Arise During Practice
  • Instructions for Practice
  • Guided Practice with Three Precious Pills

SESSION FOUR

  • Continuing Your Zhiné Practice
  • More About Experiences That May Arise During Practice
  • Signs of Progress in Your Practice
  • Three Stages of Zhiné Meditation
  • Spiritual Goals in Zhiné Meditation Practice
  • Conclusion and Farewell