sandeyeYoga Styles: Guru-Yoga
November 5th 2008 15:56
Guru-Yoga is a meditation practice used within the Tibetan forms of Buddhism, most notably within the Vajrayana sect. It is a practice generally undertaken under direction from a teacher. One visualizes a Guru or a specific group of holy beings in the region above the crown of ones head. The precise identity/ies will depend upon the lineage & style of Buddhism being practiced. Sometimes it is one's own personal teacher, whereas at other times it may be a famous Guru from history or a particular group of deities that is focused upon.
The aim of Guru Yoga is to create unity between oneself and the specific Guru that is visualized. One should concentrate on the inner nature of the Guru and identify with this realm, sharing its nature and leading to a personal understanding of the honorable qualities presented by the Guru.
For this practice to work correctly, one must first accept that enlightened beings exist, and secondly that they are willing and able to assist. Recognizing their existence and accepting their ability to transfer blessings and understandings, one can connect spiritually within the sphere of meditation to receive their help.
What precisely is transmitted will depend upon the Guru involved. It may be a purification, a specific teaching, a deeper understanding, or a general awareness of the nature of the mind.
The aim of Guru Yoga is to create unity between oneself and the specific Guru that is visualized. One should concentrate on the inner nature of the Guru and identify with this realm, sharing its nature and leading to a personal understanding of the honorable qualities presented by the Guru.
For this practice to work correctly, one must first accept that enlightened beings exist, and secondly that they are willing and able to assist. Recognizing their existence and accepting their ability to transfer blessings and understandings, one can connect spiritually within the sphere of meditation to receive their help.
What precisely is transmitted will depend upon the Guru involved. It may be a purification, a specific teaching, a deeper understanding, or a general awareness of the nature of the mind.
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