This morning I sat for 30 minutes with Tilopa’s Six Nails — one of the most powerful and simple Mahamudra teachings:
1️⃣ Don’t recall – let go of the past
2️⃣ Don’t imagine – no need to plan or fantasize
3️⃣ Don’t think – release even the present chatter
4️⃣ Don’t examine – stop analyzing
5️⃣ Don’t control – allow experience to unfold naturally
6️⃣ Rest – simply be, aware and open
30 minutes of dropping each nail in, one by one, felt like peeling away everything unnecessary until there was just space and awareness.
✨ Curious:
- Which of these six is easiest for you?
- Which is the hardest?
- How do you “rest” in your own practice?
Would love to hear what comes up for you.