Development of a Tantric Meditation Practice: Three Generations of Tibetan Lamas by Cantwell, C

“…This paper traces the development of a tantric meditation practice across three generations of Tibetan lamas considered to be linked by reincarnation. …”

The Medicinal Accomplishment (sman sgrub) practice in the Dudjom Meteoric Iron Razor (gnam lcags spu gri) tradition: Reflections on the ritual and meditative practice at a monastery in Southern Bhutan. by Cantwell, C

“…This paper examines an elaborate "Medicinal Accomplishment" ritual and its Buddhist meditative framing, as performed in a religious monastic context in Bhutan. …”

Authors and Editors in the Literary Traditions of Asian Buddhism by Cantwell, C, Mayer, R

“…We happily say so-and-so ‘wrote’ a meditation manual, ‘composed’ a commentary, or ‘revealed’ a scripture. …”

Reflections on rasāyana, bcud len and related practices in Nyingma (rnying ma) tantric ritual by Cantwell, C

“…Practices classified as bcud len are frequently relatively short, and seem primarily designed for the use of individual yogis, usually as a subsidiary practice to complement their main tantric meditation. The production of bcud len pills which are said to sustain, rejuvenate and extend the life of the body, or even to bring immortality, is often an integral part of the practice. …”

Engaging the senses in the Tibetan tantric 'major practice session' (sgrub chen) by Cantwell, C

“…In such a practice session, the meditations and ritualised performances are led by the principal lama and his team of expert meditators and ritualists, while the larger assembly need not necessarily actively join in. …”

The formative impact of Guru Chöwang's Secret Embodiment of the Lama (bla ma gsang 'dus) on the Padmasambhava ritual traditions by Cantwell, C

“…After all, Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche is central to all rNying ma ritual and meditative practice. There is also considerable continuity between Guru Rinpoche related tantric rituals of different cycles, and here I introduce a thirteenth century Revelation (gter ma) which left its indelible mark on the tradition: that of the Secret Embodiment of the Lama (bla ma gsang ’dus) of Guru Chos kyi dbang phyug or Guru Chöwang (guru chos dbang) for short... …”