Five-Fold Posture of Yungrung Bon

1. Sitting in the cross-legged position symbolizes the Contemplation of Kunnang Khyabpa (Buddha Pervading All Vision), purifies ignorance and leads to the realization of the Wisdom of the Emptiness (Dharmadhatu) free from elaborations. This is associated with the space element.

2. Placing the two hands below the navel with the left one positioned above the right symbolizes the Contemplation of Jedrak Ngome (Buddha Insubstantial Diversity), purifies desire and attachment and ultimately leads to the realization of Discriminating Wisdom. This is associated with the fire element.

3. Straighten up the vertebrae of your spinal column symbolizes the Contemplation of Selwa Rangjung (Buddha Self-Arisen Clarity), purifies hatred and aversion and leads to the realization of Mirror-like Wisdom. This is associated with the earth Element.

4. Hold the upper arms and shoulders high [and back]. Bend the neck slightly at the throat, this symbolizes the Contemplation of Gelha Garchuk (Buddha Virtuous Deity of Enriching Dance), purifies pride and leads to the realization of the Wisdom of Equality. This is associated with the wind Element.

5. The eyes are slightly open and [looking] down to the tip of the nose. Leave a space between the lips and the teeth about the size of a barley grain. Let the breath go where it is undisturbed,  this symbolizes the Contemplation of Gawa Dondrup  (Buddha Joyfully Accomplish Benefit), purifies jealousy and leads to the realization of All-accomplishing Wisdom. This is associated with the water element.

Furthermore, the body should not be bent forwards or backwards, nor should you move, even slightly. Leave it as it is, like an unmoving corpse. In this way:

- The energy of the Five Elements will become balanced. [For more information click here]

- The power of the Five Poisons will become calm in their own place.

- The Five Wisdoms will arise without effort.

- The Five Primordial Buddhas will arise in one's mind-stream. [For more information click here]

The purpose of establishing this in your mind-stream is for [attaining] the status of the five embodi­ments of enlightenment.