Healing with Form, Energy and Light: The Five Elements in Tibetan Shamanism, Tantra and Dzogchen - Softcover

Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8178221012 ISBN 13: 9788178221014

Publisher: New Age Books, 2006

Synopsis

In the shamanic worldview of Tibet, the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and space are accessed through the raw powers of nature and through non-physical beings associated with the natural world. In the Tibetan tantric view the elements are recognized as five kinds of energy in the body and are balanced with a program of yogic movements, breathing exercises, and visualizations. In these Dzogchen teachings the elements are understood to be the radiance of being and are accessed through pure awareness. Healing with Form, Energy, and Light offers the reader healing meditations and yogic practices on each of these levels. Tenzin Rinpoche's purpose is to strengthen our connection to the sacred aspect of the natural world and to present a guide that explains why certain practices are necessary and in what situations practices are effective or a hindrance. This is a manual for replacing an anxious, narrow, uncomfortable identity with one that is expansive, peaceful, and capable. And the world too is transformed from dead matter and blind processes into a sacred landscape filled with an infinite variety of living forces and beings.

About this title

Review

"The Bon practices represent one of the five major spiritual traditions of Tibet. Healing with Form, Energy and Light is a noteworthy contribution that gives us a clear and understandable presentation of the fundamentals and practical usages of this ancient Tibetan religion."

"This book is a thrilling view of the intersection of eastern wisdom, spirituality, and healing. The majestic perspective embodied in these pages reminds us of our connection with the Divine, without which genuine health is impossible."

"There is more detailed and at the same time easily understood and useful information about the body and meditative practice than any other book I have seen. Spoken with an elegance that melts into your mind." Anne C. Klein, Professor, Dept of Religious Studies, Founding Director, Dawn Mountain Tibetan Temple, Houston, author of Knowledge and Liberation, Meeting the Great Bliss Queen, Path to the Middle

"The secrets freely given in this volume can help us lay sound foundations for whatever yogic practice we may adopt. Tenzin Rinpoche has rendered all a great service." --Yoga Studies
"There is more detailed and at the same time easily understood and useful information about the body and meditative practice than any other book I have seen. Spoken with an elegance that melts into your mind." --Anne C. Klein, founding director, Dawn Mountain Tibetan Temple, Houston, and author of Knowledge and Liberation, Meeting the Great Bliss Queen, and Path to the Middle

Synopsis

The practice of the spiritual path, if done correctly and with application, brings good results which develop faith. When faith is strong and based on certainty, it furthers practice and together they lead to wisdom and happiness. This book contributes to the well being and spiritual progress of all those who read it. Tenzinm Rinpoche's purpose in this book is to strengthen our connection to the sacred aspect of the natural world and to present a guide that explain why certain practices are necessary. It is a manual for replacing an anxious, narrow identity with one that is expansive and peaceful.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Age Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8178221012
• ISBN 13: 9788178221014
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154