Nine yanas

Nine Yanas (Wyl. theg pa dgu) — within the Nyingma tradition, the full spectrum of spiritual paths is divided into nine yanas, a system of practice bringing together all the approaches of the Buddha’s teaching into a single comprehensive path to enlightenment.

1. Shravaka yana
2. Pratyekabuddha yana
3. Bodhisattva yana
4. Kriya Tantra
5. Charya Tantra
6. Yoga Tantra
7. Mahayoga
8. Anuyoga
9. Atiyoga

External Link

• A Brief Presentation of the Nine Yanas by Alak Zenkar Rinpoche

Further Reading

• Sogyal Rinpoche, The Nine Yanas, from Dzogchen & Padmasambhava, republished by Zam in 2004.
• Dzogchen Ponlop, Wild Awakening (Boston & London: Shambhala, 2003), 'Part 3: The Dzogchen Journey'.
• Sogyal Rinpoche, Dzogchen & Padmasambhava, Rigpa Fellowship, 1989.
• Tulku Thondup, The Dzogchen Innermost Essence Preliminary Practice, LTWA, 1982, 'Part Three, The Nine Yanas'.