gyúl

Gyél is a term used in Tibetan Buddhism to refer to a specific type of meditation practice. The practice of gyél is focused on cultivating a sense of awareness and openness to spiritual experience. Practitioners of gyél seek to transcend the boundaries of the individual self and connect with a higher, more universal level of reality.

The practice of gyél involves a range of techniques, including visualization, chanting, and physical movement. Practitioners may use various rituals and offerings to create an atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth and to fuel their meditation practice. Gyél is closely tied to the more general practice of "dzogchen," a form of Tibetan Buddhism that emphasizes the direct realization of one's true nature.

Rigpa, a key concept in dzogchen and gyél, refers to the awareness or consciousness that underlies all phenomena. Practitioners of gyél seek to cultivate this awareness and allow it to arise freely in the present moment. Through the practice of gyél, practitioners aim to attain a state of complete openness and freedom, unencumbered by the limitations of ego and dualistic thinking.

Gyél is often practiced in conjunction with other Tibetan Buddhist practices, such as the practice of ngondro, or "foundation practices," which are designed to prepare the practitioner for the most advanced stages of meditation. Overall, the practice of gyél is intended to help the practitioner connect with deeper levels of reality and to reveal the true nature of their existence.