Author, teacher, and Tibetologist Glenn Mullin discusses the teachings of The Six Yogas of Naropa, including sexual yoga, dream yoga, and bardo yoga. He explains why these practices are a perfect complement for the modern lifestyle and reflects on the displacement of spiritual masters due to China's invasion of Tibet. Mullin explores the philosophy and transformative power of the Six Yogas, emphasizing their ease of application and combination of physical and mental practices. He presents dream yoga and bardo yoga as the lazy man's enlightenment, suitable for the challenges of the modern world.
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The Six Yogas of Naropa in Tibetan Buddhism offer accessible and easy-to-apply practices for spiritual transformation, including dream yoga and bardo yoga.
The six yogas emphasize accepting and not rejecting any present situation, promoting joy, resilience, and self-awareness.
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The Personal Journey of Glenn Mullen
Glenn Mullen, an acclaimed author, curator, and meditation teacher, shares his personal journey into Tibetan Buddhist practice. Born in 1949, at the beginning of China's invasion of Tibet, he witnessed the disruption and displacement of great spiritual masters from the Himalayas. Mullen studied in India and encountered the Dalai Lama, finding inspiration in Tibetan Buddhism and experiencing its rise from obscurity to global recognition. He explains his affinity for shamanistic tendencies, honoring ancestors and nature's interconnectedness. Mullen's passion led him to study the six yogas of Naropa, a transformative tantric practice that combines physical and mental spiritual applications.
Exploring the Six Yogas of Naropa
The six yogas of Naropa form a crucial aspect of Tibetan Buddhist practice, focusing on tantra, the pinnacle of training in Tibetan Buddhism. Mullen highlights the accessibility and ease of applying these practices, making them known as the 'lazy man's enlightenment.' The six yogas involve mastering the control of subtle mind and energies, cultivating illusory body practices, and accessing primordial consciousness. Other supporting practices include dream yoga, where one stays awake in their sleep to direct their dreams towards spiritual transformation, and bardo yoga, which explores out-of-body experiences and prepares for the afterlife. With an emphasis on accepting and not rejecting any present situation, the six yogas promote joy, resilience, and self-awareness.
We’re joined this week by author, teacher, and Tibetologist Glenn Mullin. During our conversation with Glenn we focus primarily on a system of teachings in the Tantric tradition called The Six Yogas of Naropa. He speaks about each aspect of the practice—including such practices as sexual yoga, dream yoga, and bardo yoga—and also explains why he thinks the 6 yogas are a perfect compliment for the modern lifestyle.