Vigyan Bhairav Tantra (112 Techniques) - Theosophy.Net2024-03-28T22:29:35Zhttps://theosophy.net/forum/topics/vigyan-bhairav-tantra-112-techniques?commentId=3055387%3AComment%3A148209&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis meditation on the Turnin…tag:theosophy.net,2016-06-05:3055387:Comment:1492302016-06-05T16:15:37.797ZBrendanhttps://theosophy.net/profile/Brendan
This meditation on the Turning of the breath is profound and illuminating. Perhaps what is being clarified is that both Expansion and Contraction exist in Consciousness only; that is, there is That which pervades both the in-breath and the out-breath and indeed all the fleeting phenomena of this world.
This meditation on the Turning of the breath is profound and illuminating. Perhaps what is being clarified is that both Expansion and Contraction exist in Consciousness only; that is, there is That which pervades both the in-breath and the out-breath and indeed all the fleeting phenomena of this world. What other, of the 112 techni…tag:theosophy.net,2016-01-14:3055387:Comment:1482092016-01-14T18:21:12.150ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
<p>What other, of the 112 techniques, do you practice? It is interesting the 'Turn' is mostly emphasized. The approach that is independent of Shaivism seems very appropriate. I appreciate your putting this up!</p>
<p>For those who have trouble reaching a stillness (due to rapid thoughts for various reasons), this might be a good starter.</p>
<p>Peace -</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>What other, of the 112 techniques, do you practice? It is interesting the 'Turn' is mostly emphasized. The approach that is independent of Shaivism seems very appropriate. I appreciate your putting this up!</p>
<p>For those who have trouble reaching a stillness (due to rapid thoughts for various reasons), this might be a good starter.</p>
<p>Peace -</p>
<p>John</p> Hi -
I agree it is a techniqu…tag:theosophy.net,2015-12-26:3055387:Comment:1469252015-12-26T10:53:40.658ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
<p>Hi -</p>
<p>I agree it is a technique only.</p>
<p>Also - it is just interesting how many faiths use it. (being faith independent).</p>
<p>Peace - John</p>
<p>Hi -</p>
<p>I agree it is a technique only.</p>
<p>Also - it is just interesting how many faiths use it. (being faith independent).</p>
<p>Peace - John</p> The Tantra I practice has not…tag:theosophy.net,2015-12-25:3055387:Comment:1467392015-12-25T19:53:41.561Zandrasnmhttps://theosophy.net/profile/andrasnm
<p>The Tantra I practice has nothing to do with religion or faith; it is pure technique </p>
<p>"<font color="#333333"><font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif">The idea of breath focus is ancient and keeps your mind away from other thoughts. The main idea is the thinking that breath out is death and breath in is life. <em><strong>When the infant is born the first thing he/she does is a breath in (as in the womb lung functions are not needed) and the last thing we do as human is, one last breath…</strong></em></font></font></p>
<p>The Tantra I practice has nothing to do with religion or faith; it is pure technique </p>
<p>"<font color="#333333"><font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif">The idea of breath focus is ancient and keeps your mind away from other thoughts. The main idea is the thinking that breath out is death and breath in is life. <em><strong>When the infant is born the first thing he/she does is a breath in (as in the womb lung functions are not needed) and the last thing we do as human is, one last breath out...meditation on breath takes an active form of realization of that! Keep thinking that and then hold your breath a little...then time stops and you are in limbo</strong>.</em> If you are fully aware of this in-between state, the mystical fraction of the minute of no breath, this is your answer. Shiva says, the</font></font> <font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif"><i>bliss</i></font> <font color="#333333"><font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif">You do not need to look further. </font></font></p> The following is a link on Pr…tag:theosophy.net,2015-12-25:3055387:Comment:1467372015-12-25T19:08:26.157ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
<p>The following is a link on Pranayama from a Christian perspective (I just stumbled onto it). It seemed relevant.</p>
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<h3>A Christian perspective</h3>
<p>To master our breath is to be in control of our bodies and minds because breath is the bridge from our body to our mind. There is a system of nerves which provides a direct connection between the brain and the heart. These nerves, called the sympathetic nervous system, stimulate receptors in the heart that make it…</p>
<p>The following is a link on Pranayama from a Christian perspective (I just stumbled onto it). It seemed relevant.</p>
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<p>excerpt:</p>
<h3>A Christian perspective</h3>
<p>To master our breath is to be in control of our bodies and minds because breath is the bridge from our body to our mind. There is a system of nerves which provides a direct connection between the brain and the heart. These nerves, called the sympathetic nervous system, stimulate receptors in the heart that make it beat faster or slower. Breathing techniques decrease sympathetic nervous system stimulation and thus produce a calming effect on the mind and the body. Because breath is aligned to both, it is the tool which can bring them together in peace and calm.</p>
<p>The concept of prana closely resembles the Hebrew <em>ruach </em>(the breath of God), the Greek <em>pneuma</em>, and the Latin <em>spiritus</em>, representing a combination of breath and spirit, such as the breath breathed by God into Adam. It is the animating, enlivening life energy created by God in all things. This however, as a created reality, is not the Holy Spirit, who is sometimes metaphorically imaged as the “breath of God” but who is not contained by or limited to prana. Nevertheless, the natural association of breath with our life force can remind us of God’s life-giving spirit/breath as well as symbolize for us the indwelling divine Holy Spirit.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.christianspracticingyoga.com/pranayama/" target="_blank">Christians Practicing Yoga</a></p>
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<p></p> Thanks, what intrigued me abo…tag:theosophy.net,2015-12-24:3055387:Comment:1467322015-12-24T20:27:53.701Zandrasnmhttps://theosophy.net/profile/andrasnm
<p><span>Thanks, what intrigued me about this collection of techniques is that they have something to all personalities. The Buddha achieved his AHA moment using breath technique (focusing of the gap) not the turn. </span></p>
<p><span>Thanks, what intrigued me about this collection of techniques is that they have something to all personalities. The Buddha achieved his AHA moment using breath technique (focusing of the gap) not the turn. </span></p> This appears to basically be…tag:theosophy.net,2015-12-24:3055387:Comment:1467242015-12-24T18:46:46.080ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
<p>This appears to basically be the practice of Pranayama ? The <font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif">Möbius</font> strip is a nice twist. (pun intended)</p>
<p>This appears to basically be the practice of Pranayama ? The <font face="Adobe Garamond Pro, serif">Möbius</font> strip is a nice twist. (pun intended)</p>