Lung

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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.

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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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"You don't need to obsess over the attainment of future realizations. As long as you act in the present with as much understanding as you possibly can, you'll realize everlasting peace in no time at all."

- Lama Zopa Rinpoche