Each Research Project conducts a qualitative investigation into the Tsa-rLung Applied Psychology Healing experiences, and will be supervised within the academic framework of a pilot evaluation strategy implemented from the cohort of participants studying such module. The evaluation methodology is based on both the assessment of mixed-mode e-learning, as well as Project Papers, which include the subjective, perceptual and experiential aspects of the learners’ experiences.

 

 

Tsa-rLung Traditional Healing

Tibetan Traditional Medicine healing practice ‘Tsa-rLung’, may also be also called ‘hand healing’, these two Tibetan words meaning, per se: ‘channels-wind’. Similar to the Reiki and Tai-Ji this is a Tibetan version of these well known techniques for energy healing. Similarly it may be traced back in Central Asia and Tibet Himalayan Shamans, either in Bon-Pos or Amchis Traditional Healing since thousands of years ago, and so far has been preserved in the Tibetan Materia Medica, Tsa-rLung Lamas, Dzogchen Lamas and Nagpas Yoga Lineages, presenting today various forms all issued from the identical Shamanic Healing Roots, but sometimes presented to Westerners nowadays as part of an so-called secret knowledge. Practically, it simply can be learned, practices and experienced in ways being similar to other sources, such as in Ajna Yoga, Pranadi / Panorama Yogas, Reiki, Tai-Ji and Acupuncture developmental curricula.

The technique of the Tibetan Tsa-rLung practice, is derived from the Tsa-rLung-‘khrul’khor-gyi-bcos-thabs, a yogic tantric tradition of ancient Tibetan and Indian Buddhist masters. More than 2500 years ago, Buddha’s healing hands cured many people in this world and the tradition is still practiced by the Tibetan lamas and spiritual masters. They cure the people by giving love, compassion, and spiritual energy, tantric and mantric power. They transfer positive energy through their hands by touch and restore the body/mind imbalances. This practice entirely belongs to the Buddhist teaching and practice.

The proper flow of the energy through the body channels (Tsa) brings the cause of a good health and prolongs life. It helps to avoid the toxin accumulation in the channels which blocks the channels and rLung/wind energy in the heart of the body/mind. The Tsa-rLung therapy practitioners learn the art of holistic healing and the deep nature of the human body/mind systems by knowing the structure of the traditional psycho-physical nature and its functions. One who understands the method may become able to regulate these complex systems. Certain subjects are beyond the human knowledge and can only be experienced by meditation and practice.

In principle, learning the techniques of Tsa-rLung healing involves various steps. Firstly, the body must be attuned to the more subtle perception level of the energy body for giving healing. The channels are to be (re-)opened by various embodiments, breathing exercises, body movements and visualizations/meditations, and the channels elements and humours must be well-balanced. Thereafter, using the Tumo Yoga for heat energy or the Tigle visualization for channelling, again by means of the personalized energy practices, one must become able to generate Tumo heat and control the energy, then to release and control the healing energy. IN principle also, Tsa-rLung techniques use various type of wind energy to guide healing energy to the person undergoing treatment.

However, there is also a more Tantric or artistic way to perceive and control healing energies by using Performing Arts, Archetypes Painting Visualisation, Sacred Dance Embodiment, Divination Rituals, Pujas, Mandalas Yoga and other Himalayan Shamanic tools, which may apply their benevolent effect on the soul, mind and body of oneself or of patients, by opening channels, embody archetypes energy and/or restoring the balance of the spirits and elements, for purpose of inspiration, visualization, healing and rejuvenation.

Shamanic healing techniques, when duly controlled by an experienced practitioner, may at a same time cleanse the energy body and open possibility for better communication between ones higher-self and the normal consciousness. As soon as a channel between the higher-self and the consciousness is initiateds, healing and visualization can go much further. Dreams, divination, intuition, inspirations, visualization of energy body(ies) and a new awareness directly will affect, on a very practical and day-to-day basis, ones very personal experiences. It helps to bring an entire human being into a more harmonious state of mind and relationship with people, their natural world or any contextual circumstances.

Reiki,  Shamanic Healing Traditions and Tibetan healing tradition Tsa-Lung, are working together. It seems to me as if a big puzzle is very gently put together by invisible hands and helps to give us an idea what our existence could be about. 

 All these healing methods whether they are ancient or lately channeled, once we have worked with them, integrated them into our life and felt and trusted the inner, hidden message within these techniques, help us to  realize that our life is changing. How could we possibly not hear the message behind it. Healing and the development of loving kindness are going hand in hand and help us to do the next step further.

Cairn Tsa-rLung Healing & Performing Arts always will include explanations on the concepts, systems and techniques involved, as well as the medical knowledge required for proper healing. All participants will be guided through the exercises and visualisation, and of course initiated in healing power, when necessary.

 

 

Comprehensive Training

CAIRN  Tsa-rLung curriculum is generally divided into sub-modules, which are flexible and can be tailored to any particular background, praxis, needs or audience. Although the content is of a rather sophisticated nature, for being linked with conceptualization, visualization and control of the Subtle Energy Body and channels, the language and practices are accessible and jargon-free, making the training and material user-friendly for participants, at all levels and disciplines.

The training is a dynamic combination of prior- tested conceptual references and experiential exercises. Emphasizing the critical concepts of awareness, empowerment and developmental collaboration, CAIRN training focuses on three major goals:

• A theoretical framework to guide work in healing, self-healing and counselling

• Specific diagnosis and intervention techniques to use either with clients or self

• Attention to the internal needs of consensual archetypal coherence, tantric awareness procedures, cleansing and lineage protection or powerplaces

In addition, the curriculum cogently addresses the common questions, concerns, and skepticism about the Tibetan Medicine Materia Medica, Traditional Shamanic Healing, Hermeneutic Awareness in Tibetan Group focused praxis and on treatment efficacy. Participants are given many opportunities to question conceptual references, address core issues with Trainers, as well as test and practice their new skills. 

Answers to personal questions regarding training, coaching or methodological insights are available for free at RWL  at :  leon@sped.ucl.ac.be

 

 

Buddhist Psychology and Psychotherapy

Tibetan Medicine Tsa-rLung Psychology and Psychotherapy is unlike the Western approach imbedded deeply in experiential as the basis of knowledge. It is deeply related to Buddhist Philosophy concepts of the nature of mind and energy, and its approach to understand the mind and its nature. Especially, it looks to the mind and mental health in its purely philosophical and spiritual bases. Its soft approach and development of human natural psychology gives way to the understanding of many causes of psychological disequilibrium.

The Tibetan Medicine Tsa-rLung psychology course presents and analyzes the possible points of contact between Buddhist psychology and modern psychology. It includes a detailed study of the unique psychological aspects of Tibetan Buddhism and an explanation of the functions of the mind. It illustrates the appropriate therapeutic techniques to provide the students with a training meant to understand the patient’s needs. The course provides a sound basis for the diagnosis and therapy appropriate to the psycho-somatic disturbance to optimize the quality of the cure and to re-establish balance and health in the subject.

The course also deals with psychosomatic concept and methods of Tibetan meditation, yoga, respiration, visualization, mantric recitation, dream and various other healing methods according to the Tibetan medical tradition and medical psychology. The ancient patrimony of Tibetan culture is an articulated complex of knowledge which can give doctors and psychologists the possibility of enriching their practice with a holistic approach and related techniques.

 

 

Buddhist  Philosophy (option)

First part: theory and practice
1. Fundamental principle of General Buddhism
2. Tibetan Buddhist characteristics and psychotherapy
3. Root of suffering and concept of "I" according to Buddhism
4. The three mental poisons
5. Introduction to the Buddhist classical Shine meditation part 1

Second part: theory and Practice
1. Shine meditation practice, part 2
2. Difference between religious and psychotherapeutic meditation
3. Mantra and mandala explanation and their healing powers.

Third part: theory and practice
1. Samsara and sufferings
2. Shine meditation practice, part 3
3. Mind training and practice, part 1

 

 

  Tsa-rLung  Introduction Sub-modules

 Tsa-rLung experiential training is divided into 5 Sub-modules:

 

Tsa-rLung Energy Body Concepts (Dudjom lineage)

CAIRN has chosen as a principal concepts for training practices :

• Ngondrö (ref- Namgyal Rimpoche, Jadral Rimpovhe, Ralou Rpch):

  As the foundation of the teaching, the courses will begin with the preliminary practices, which focus on the purification of the Outer Doors (Body and Speech). Ngondrö consists of contemplation, insight, purification, offering and devotion practices. You will have the opportunity to receive clear explanations into the details of actually engaging in the practice ("tri"). You will also have the chance to engage in the actual practices on many occasions.

   

• Tsa-rLung (idem) :

  After Ngondrö, the next step is to work with the breath and the positive and negative channels. The Tsa Lung practice is considered secret. As a result, those wishing admittance to this retreat must: 1) complete their Ngondrö accumulations; 2) have special permission resulting from an interview; and 3) be able to participate in the retreat. The traditional signs of accomplishment, the generation of inner heat, will be measured at this retreat. Retreatants should be prepared to participate in a lot of physical activity.

   

• Tibetan Medicine Body & Mind Cleansing (Amchi Jampa, Amchi Kunzang, Amchi K. Dorje, Amchi Tashi Pedon, Amchi Tenzin Wangpo...) :

  The Tibetan cleansing therapy practice is generally performed during a Medicine Buddha retreat, but it can also be performed anytime when required by the person. This practice helps to remove toxins and heal the energetic disorders left by intoxication, smoking, alcohol and unhealthy food and drinks. The practice is derived from Tibetan medicine and is very gentle and smooth. It is accompanied with yoga exercises that help move the entire toxins and liberate the body/mind from burdens of negative influences. It also helps keep the mind clear and clean and improves meditation and awareness. The method is also used as a preliminary purification to the spiritual practice, and especially the rejuvenation practices.
  
  The rejuvenation therapy is practiced along with the Medicine Buddha retreat, or separately with the Tibetan body/mind cleansing retreat. The practice is a very important method described in Tibetan Medicine for those who wish to remain young and have a powerful body/mind. The secret art of the rejuvenation is made from combining special ingredients and their process of detoxification. It is an ancient method that improves the body strength, function of sensory and general organs, and prolongs life with Ciudlen pills (extracted essence of herbs and minerals). There are numerous rejuvenating healing herbs growing in the mountains and also in the terrains.
   

   

• Tibetan Tantric Yoga (  Trul-khor & LueJong)
  
  The Tibetan tantric yoga is a practice that has been done by Indian and Tibetan yogis for centuries, and is not like the normal yoga practiced in the West. It is a practice of rLung (psychic wind) and exercise of the mind and psychic wind purely based on spiritual development, which was laid down by the tantric tradition of master Pundit Naropa and Lama Marpa Lotsawa. The exercice removes the negative energies from the channels and chakras by physical positions and movements which harmonize wind and mind and release inner stress and tension. The yoga technique basically helps stimulate the channels and chakras, and gives an experience of realization of the mind and its function.

Trul khor (lit. "magical machine") is a Tibetan physical yoga practice which includes breath awareness, mental concentration and precise movements designed to bring the body of the practitioner into the perfect balance: a machine-like perfection to free the practitioner from drowsiness, agitation, and dullness. It is appropriate for all levels of fitness. A longer title Tsa lung Trul khor means "magical movement machine, channels and inner breath currents".

Trul khor traditionally consists of 108 movements, including bodily movements, breathing, and visualisations, all performed to a specific heart rhythm timing. The body postures of tibetan ancient yogis are depicted on the walls of the Dalai Lama's summer temple of Lukhang. It is thought to have originated over many centuries as a combination of ancient Bon movements, Indian hatha yoga, and Chinese movement forms. Tibetan physical yogas vary slightly between lineages and the complexity of the practices is often kept secret until a high level of commitment has been made by the practitioner.

 

• Yoga of the Elements
  The Yoga element meditation is a special yogic practice used to purify our basic five elements and re-balance the body/mind and energies. It is a method that should first visualize space and later the other elements and their colors one by one. It should also purify one’s own body, organs, channels, consciousness, subtle wind energies, and subtle and gross bodies through mental exercises. The instructor guides the practice with verbal instructions and participants listen to the instruction and heal themselves through the elements visualization.

 

Also references to...

• clear light togyal (ref- Namgyal Rpch Dudjom Gompa),

• inner togyal (idem),

• darkness practice (idem),

• dream yoga practice (ref- late Tarab Tulku),

• working with the elements (ref- Tenzin Wangyal)

• training in the nature of sound (ref- Any Chowing Drolma)

• Tibetan Medicine tantra and pure realms practice.

References also exist to Terma spiritual treasures that were concealed by Padmasambava and his close disciples to be revealed at a later, more appropriate time. These termas were hidden in both physical elements and within beings mind streams, to be remembered and revealed in later incarnations.

 

The Body of Light (a synthesis with Dzogchen Togyal)

The complete explanation of these practices is only given from a master to a student these teachings are appropriate. With the practice of Trekchö, one cuts through delusion with diamond-like thoroughness. When this has been thoroughly accomplished, the master will introduce Tögyal, a Dzogchen practice through which, via the posture and the gaze, one works directly with the light inherent in all phenomena using specific practices to reveal it within him or herself. Both of these practices are indispensable for a deep understanding of what occurs in the between states that arise after death. These practices can only be achieved through receiving the inspiration and blessing from a living master who has realized them.

 

The Tsa-rLung Philosophy and Diagnosis in Tibetan Medicine

This module includes: theoretical basis, practice, methods of diagnosis, treatment through diet, behavior, herbal products, internal and external therapies, yoga, Tsa-rLung therapy and Buddhist methods of spiritual healing. The course also includes meditation and retreats. It is given in English. The course curriculum runs for six scheduled weeks in the year.

Theory- First Tantra and part of Second Tantra
An overview of Tibetan medicine and its history
The Medicine Buddha and the Four Tantras
The mind and Buddhism
The three humors and their functions
The definition of positive health
The pathology of the three humors
Diagnostic methods for the three humors
Treatment for the three humors
Diet, behavior, phytotherapy and external therapies

From the Second Tantra
Tibetan embryology
Anatomy
Physiology
Constitutions
Ethics of Tibetan physicians

Theory and practice
Etiology of disease
- The four general conditions (factors) of the development of the disease
General pathology:
- Disorders of the three humors and their decreasing, increasing and disturbed symptoms
The theory and practice of diagnostic methods
- Pulse reading
- Urine analysis
- Tongue diagnosis
- Ears vein reading
- Eyes vein reading
- Constitutional diagnosis
Materia Medica and phytotherapy products
Tibetan yoga and meditation

Theory and practice
Diet and nutrition therapy
Behavioral therapy
External therapy in general:
- Tibetan moxibustion
- Tibetan massage (Kunye)
- Cupping therapy
- Hor-me therapy
- Fomentation
Tibetan cleansing therapy
Tibetan yoga and meditation

 

Theory of pathology and practice from the Third Tantra

Theory and practice in Tibetan Medicine Tsa-rLung Psychology

First Part: theory and practice
1. The concept of mind in Tibetan Medicine
2. Three mental poisons and three humors
3. Constitution and personalities
4. Diagnositic methods for Psychosmatic disorders part 1
5. Pulse reading and other methods

Second Part: theory and practice
1. Wind disorder: Tibetan psychosomatic disorders
2. Diagnostic method for Psychosomatic disorders part 2
   Therapy:
1. Energy points and their uses for psychotherapy
2. Tsa-rLung therapy part 1
3. Hor-me practice
4. Zubtsug therapy (Acupressure)

Third Part:  theory and practice
1. Energy points for Psychotherapy
2. Wind disorder points
3. Bile disorder body points
4. Phlegm disorder points
5. Psychosomatic diagnosis part 3
6. Subtle body examination
7. Dream examination
 

Therapy:
1. Respiration examination
2. Diet and behavioral therapy
3. Moxibustion
4. Tsa-rlung therapy
5. Yoga for basic practice
6. Yoga for specific healings

Illustration of Tsa-rLung Healing in Tibetan Medicine Praxis

Proper flow of energy through the body channels (Tsa) brings the cause of a good health and prolongs life. It helps to avoid the toxin accumulation in the channels which blocks the channels and heart functions of the body/mind. The Tsa-rLung therapy practitioners learn the art of holistic healing and the deep nature of the human body/mind systems by knowing the structure of the traditional psycho-physical nature and its functions. One who understands the method may become able to regulate these complex systems. Certain subjects are beyond the human knowledge and can only be experienced by meditation and practice. The Tsa-rLung practice starts with the knowledge on Tsa, ‘channels‘, and how to use the wind power through yogic practice. The concentration, meditation and visualization as well as love and compassion motivation are this tradition's way of practice.

The  "Natural Light" & "Six Lamps of Confrontation" (Thigle)

(personal practice, option)

 

Rituals Mantra & Sound Healing Archetypes and Practices

(personal practice, option)