Hypnotic-like Aspects of the Tibetan Tradition of Dzogchen Meditation.
The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis January 1, 2020 Ian E Wickramasekera 3 citations
Dzogchen meditation, practiced for over 1,200 years by Bonpo and Buddhist yogis, uses meditation and yogic exercises to help practitioners awaken from illusions of self and reality that cause suffering. Its philosophy and practice closely resemble hypnosis, employing hypnotic-like techniques such as selective attention, visualization, and posthypnotic suggestion to facilitate advanced insights into the nature of mind. The phenomenological and psychophysiological effects of Dzogchen are comparable to those of hypnosis. Additionally, theoretical similarities exist between Dzogchen and several hypnosis theories, including ego state therapy, neo-dissociation, sociocognitive, and Ericksonian approaches.