Dream Yoga, Sleep Yoga
Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Practices with Lama Geshe YongDong
Sunday August 11
9:30am - 5pm
$75
9:30am - 5pm
$75
One third of a human life, or approximately 30 years, is spent in sleeping!
Dream yoga is the earliest method of lucid dreaming, a training created in Tibet at least 1,000 years ago.
The practices are taken from the clear-light methods of the Yungdrung Bon Mother Tantra called "Magyu".
Generally when we are dreaming we believe the dreams and focus on the content and meaning of the dream;
the nature of dreaming itself is seldom examined.
There are two types of dreams – ordinary dreams and lucid dreams. Ordinary dreams depend on your Karmic
conditions and lucid dreams depend on your meditation and awareness.
Dream yoga is the earliest method of lucid dreaming, a training created in Tibet at least 1,000 years ago.
The practices are taken from the clear-light methods of the Yungdrung Bon Mother Tantra called "Magyu".
Generally when we are dreaming we believe the dreams and focus on the content and meaning of the dream;
the nature of dreaming itself is seldom examined.
There are two types of dreams – ordinary dreams and lucid dreams. Ordinary dreams depend on your Karmic
conditions and lucid dreams depend on your meditation and awareness.
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Teachings
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Geshe la's teaching will focus on the path of dreams – “Miwa Lamcher” – using meditation, visualization, mantra, ritual purification, dream signs and breathing technics.
The primary goal of dream yoga practices is to open a door to the experience of the true nature of mind. The ultimate purpose of Tibetan dream yoga is to purify karmic emotions and lack of awareness and, assist in the realization of enlightenment at the time of death itself. Clear light or lucid dreams, are associated with being in the present and recognizing with your awareness. If you recognize your dream as a dream, then it is a possible to recognize thoughts and emotions during everyday life and when we recognize them, it is possible to be free from them, whether asleep or awake. If you have had any previous teachings on Dream Yoga and Sleep Yoga, this one-day workshop will enhance your previous learning; and if you have never had any teachings on this topic, you will learn this introduction to this fascinating teaching. |
What to bring
Please bring:
- Meditation cushion, yoga mat and/or blanket (limited props available at studio)
- Waterbottle
- Lunch and snacks
Fee: $75
Bursaries available, please contact for more information
- Meditation cushion, yoga mat and/or blanket (limited props available at studio)
- Waterbottle
- Lunch and snacks
Fee: $75
Bursaries available, please contact for more information
About the Teacher, Lama Geshe YongDong
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Geshe YongDong has studied and practiced Yungdrung Bon Tantra since he was eleven years old and he is a master on the Five Elements. His thesis, written a few years ago resulted in a book: "The Principle of the Five Elements" hopefully will be translated into English soon.
GesheLa is an experienced master of Tibetan Astrology which focuses on the five elements and their relationship to all aspects of human life. Geshe YongDong was born in Amdo, Tibet in 1969; became a monk when he was 13 & at age 24 he was awarded the Geshe degree. GesheLa began teaching in the west in 1999 & now resides in Courtenay, B.C. Canada, where he is the founder & Director of the Bon Buddhist Centre, Sherab Chamma Ling. For more info on GesheLa or the centre: www.sherabchammaling.com |
Travelling to Haida Gwaii
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This is a non-residential retreat.
For more information about travelling to Haida Gwaii and accommodations, please visit the Go Haida Gwaii website. |