Meditation Guide Resources

Seven Points of Vairochana

This is a traditional description of common meditation posture. We’re typically not this thorough, but it’s good to know what we’re adapting from. If you search “seven points of Vairochana”, you can find lots of slightly different versions.

1) Legs: Crossed in full lotus or half-lotus position, providing a stable foundation.

2) Hands: Placed in the mudra of meditative equipoise—right hand on top of the left, palms up, thumbs slightly touching—resting in the lap or near the navel.

3) Back: The spine is kept straight and upright, but not rigid.

4) Shoulders: Held level and spread out, often described as “like a vulture's wings,” with the shoulder blades gently pulled back.

5) Head/Neck: The neck is in a natural, straight position with the chin slightly tucked in or lowered, ensuring the nose aligns with the navel.

6) Eyes: Gently open, not wide or closed, with a soft, steady gaze directed downwards along the line of the nose.

7) Mouth/Tongue: The lips and teeth are in a natural state, with the tip of the tongue resting lightly against the upper palate (just behind the teeth).