11th Seminar of Himalayan Religion International Workshop: Traditional Wisdom & Body-Mind Practices in the Himalayas and Their Potential Applications to Modern Society

For centuries, Himalayan meditation practitioners have explored the effects of meditation practice on many forms of illness. In the last few decades, there has been a growing interest in mind-body practices and their therapeutic use. Tibetan spiritual traditions utilize mind-body practices as a way to heal one's body, energy, and mind. During this workshop, we will discuss how Himalayan traditional practices can be applied to modern society.
Day 1: Dr Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche studies the possible benefits of Tibetan yogic practices from the Bon tradition in people with cancer and their caregivers in collaboration with medical scientists. He will share knowledge of these ancient practices, as well as discuss applications to modern daily life, in a talk entitled "Breathe as Medicine: Yogic Practices of the Bon Tradition and Their Effects on Human Health".
Day 2: Centuries ago, Tibetan yogis developed spiritual practices that utilize dreams and sleep. The practice of dream yoga is meant to deepen awareness of all experiences: dreams at night, dream-like experiences during the day, and bardo experiences after death. The ultimate goal of Tibetan dream yoga is enlightenment, or the recognition of the nature of the mind itself. Dr Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will also discuss the relationships between dreams and waking, and dreams and death.