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Though variously translated, the Six Yogas generally conform to the following conceptual list: ( Tibetan Wylie Transliteration and Sanskrit in parentheses) #'' Tummo '' (T:''gtum-mo''; S:'''') — the Yoga of Mystic Heat #'' Gyulu '' (T:''sgyu-lus''; S:'''') — the Yoga of the Illusory Body #'', Gyurwa , Pelwa ) #'' Ösel '' (T:''hod-gsal''; S:'''') — the Yoga of the Clear Light #'' Bardo '' (T:''bar-do''; S:'''') — the Yoga of the Intermediate State #'' Phowa '' (T:''hpho-ba''; S:'''') — the Yoga of the Transference of Consciousness (expulsion of the mind from the body) As Naropa is a Kagyu lineage holder, the six meditative practices are strongly associated with the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. The teachings of Tilopa ( 988 - 1069 CE) are the earliest known work on the Six Yogas. Naropa learned the techniques from Tilopa. Naropa's student Marpa taught the Tibetan Milarepa , renowned for his yogic skills. Milarepa in turn taught Gampopa . Gampopa's student, the future first Karmapa, Düsum Khyenpa , attained enlightenment while practicing the Six Yogas. The Karmapa , the first figure in Tibetan Buddhism to reincarnate, has been strongly associated in certain Reincarnations with particular yogic attributes. Many Geluk pa practitioners, including the Dalai Lama , are expert in the Six Yogas of Naropa. SEE ALSO
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