Glenn H. Mullin

Glenn H. Mullin is an expert on Tibetan Buddhism, having written and translated over two dozen books from the tradition, many works from the esoteric teachings of the great Lamas. This book of his is a superb work on the esoteric practice of the six inner yogas.

Ideally, a reader would have a fund of meditative experience, preferably within the Buddhist tradition and preferably under the guidance of an experienced teacher. However, thanks to the translator's 10 page introduction and a show more clearly written preamble to each of the 6 sections, those new to these teachings will find much that is accessible.

Here are brief quotes as outlined in the first section -- The Oral Instruction of the Six Yogas by the Indian Mahasiddha Tilopa.

INNER HEAT YOGA
The yogic body, a collection of energy channels,
Coarse and subtle, possessing the energy fields,
is to be brought under control.

ILLUSORY BODY YOGA
The yogi thus contemplates the twelve similes
And sees the reality of how all things are illusory.

CLEAR LIGHT YOGA
The yogi working with the central channel
Places the mind in the central channel
And fixes concentration on the drop at the heart.

BARDO YOGA
Consciousness goes to outer objects, but
He (the yogi) regards them as objects of a dream.
The appearances of death persist for seven days,
Or perhaps as much as seven times seven.
And then one must take rebirth.

YOGAS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFERENCE AND FORCEFUL PROJECTION
Consciousness is thrown to the heart
Of the deity inseparable from the guru,
And from there to whatever buddhafield is desired.

Here is one more quote, a quote from Tilopa's student Naropa, perhaps an appropriate quote for anyone thinking of beginning this esoteric practice:
"The qualified disciple is someone who has
Confidence, energy, intelligence, and compassion,
Is mindful of the shortcomings of worldly life,
And has transcended worldly concerns."

Again, this is an excellent book on the subject, giving a broad range of teachings on Naropa's Six Yogas. Even if you are only attracted to one yoga, say dream yoga or bardo yoga, this book will serve as a fine introduction.



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Glenn H. Mullin is an expert on Tibetan Buddhism, having written and translated over two dozen books from the tradition, many works from the esoteric teachings of the great Lamas. This book of his is a superb work on the esoteric practice of the six inner yogas.

Ideally, a reader would have a fund of meditative experience, preferably within the Buddhist tradition and preferably under the guidance of an experienced teacher. However, thanks to the translator's 10 page introduction and a show more clearly written preamble to each of the 6 sections, those new to these teachings will find much that is accessible.

Here are brief quotes as outlined in the first section -- The Oral Instruction of the Six Yogas by the Indian Mahasiddha Tilopa.

INNER HEAT YOGA
The yogic body, a collection of energy channels,
Coarse and subtle, possessing the energy fields,
is to be brought under control.

ILLUSORY BODY YOGA
The yogi thus contemplates the twelve similes
And sees the reality of how all things are illusory.

CLEAR LIGHT YOGA
The yogi working with the central channel
Places the mind in the central channel
And fixes concentration on the drop at the heart.

BARDO YOGA
Consciousness goes to outer objects, but
He (the yogi) regards them as objects of a dream.
The appearances of death persist for seven days,
Or perhaps as much as seven times seven.
And then one must take rebirth.

YOGAS OF CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFERENCE AND FORCEFUL PROJECTION
Consciousness is thrown to the heart
Of the deity inseparable from the guru,
And from there to whatever buddhafield is desired.

Here is one more quote, a quote from Tilopa's student Naropa, perhaps an appropriate quote for anyone thinking of beginning this esoteric practice:
"The qualified disciple is someone who has
Confidence, energy, intelligence, and compassion,
Is mindful of the shortcomings of worldly life,
And has transcended worldly concerns."

Again, this is an excellent book on the subject, giving a broad range of teachings on Naropa's Six Yogas. Even if you are only attracted to one yoga, say dream yoga or bardo yoga, this book will serve as a fine introduction.



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Absorbing history of the institution of the Dalai Lama. Although close to the present Dalai lama, the author seems objective in his assessment of his predecessors.

Quite an esoteric work that explains the commentaries given by the several Tibetan Buddhist Masters on the subject of Tantra. Requires a re-read for the entire message to sink in, if it ever will.