Lung

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Term	Definition
Lung	(tib.: lung) Literally wind or breath. It can refer to various meanings within the Tibetan Buddhism: - oral transmission of a mantra or a text to a student by a lineage holder. The mere hearing of the syllables transmits their inner meaning. - a subtle flow of energy (skt.: prana) in the bodily energy channels. - one of the three functions or humors of the Tibetan medicine, connected to the element of air. It can also refer to a life force. It can stand for the ones energy imbalance or psycho-somatic disturbances.

Term

Definition

(tib.: lung) Literally wind or breath. It can refer to various meanings within the Tibetan Buddhism:

- oral transmission of a mantra or a text to a student by a lineage holder. The mere hearing of the syllables transmits their inner meaning.

- a subtle flow of energy (skt.: prana) in the bodily energy channels.

- one of the three functions or humors of the Tibetan medicine, connected to the element of air. It can also refer to a life force. It can stand for the ones energy imbalance or psycho-somatic disturbances.

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Words of Wisdom

"May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes. May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes. May all sentient beings not be separated from sorrowless bliss. May all sentient beings abide in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger."

- Buddhist prayer