e-Meditation: Visualization

The Tibetan Buddhist teachings have developed the topic of visualization to perfection. All Tibetan Buddhist topics are designed to reduce suffering and draw out human potential, and this is the purpose of the practice of visualization as well. These teaching are about ‘aliveness’ as they always steer towards wholeness. 

The practice of visualization is an essential part of one’s spiritual training as it awakens, alivens the spirit, mind, heart, and energy. It belongs to the topic of meditation. Meditating means “integrating”, to bring together what is apart, to make what is incomplete, complete. In this course we will only give an introduction into this extensive body of knowledge on meditation and visualization.

The practice of visualization is perfect for our western style of living with its fast pace, busy-ness and high level of mental activity. We can visualize all the time, in fact we are already. Instead of becoming engaged in what comes to mind, and always be at the receiving end of what comes to mind, we can actually decide for ourselves what we wish to have foremost in our minds; in doing so we awaken the power of mind.

As our ability to visualize images improves, we gain confidence in the power of mind, and recognize that there is no limit to what we can realize. With an empowered mind, we can creatively pursue all that is positive, while casting aside needless duplications of suffering, destruc­tive thinking, or limiting mental patterns. Thoughts have less power, for we know we can send them off and settle into the empty space that remains.

By familiarizing the mind with symbols that transcend impermanence, we are preparing ourselves for an encounter with what is not subject to change. Here we find security, even in the midst of turmoil. The light of awareness offers a safe haven. The mind becomes our temple, our sacred sanctum.

Course Structure and Commitment

The e-Meditation: Visualization program consists of 12 lessons. Once a week you will receive an email containing some theory, practices and suggestions for the day.

Dharma Publishing requires a signed statement from each participant agreeing to our honor system that emails cannot be duplicated or passed on to others, or used for any other purpose than private use only.

Visualization and other topics can be further explored during weekend seminars and retreats at Ratna Ling, the home of Dharma Publishing and our retreat center on the Sonoma coast of Northern California.

Please Note:   

1. Students interested in the e-Visualization course must have completed e-Kum Nye Levels 1-3 prior to enrolling.
2. It is not recommended that you practice when driving or operating heavy machinery, or any work requiring sustained focus for safety reasons.  It is recommended that you practice in your own free time and gradually witness the relaxation and empowerment of mind!

Registration and Payment:

After having received the introductory email the participant makes a 12 week commitment to complete this level. 

For more information or to register for an e-Meditation program: 

Dharma Publishing

35788 Hauser Bridge Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421

Phone:  1-800-873-4276
e-mail: programs@dharmapublishing.com