Jagariya: a path towards indestructible wakefulness

What is Wakefulness? 

The Pali word Jagariya or Jagaram in Sanskrit signifies an ability to stay awake. The practice of wakefulness was advised by the Buddha to develop for the monks to support mindfulness (sati) and concentration (samadhi). However, the energetic foundations of this practice are not explicitly elucidated within the suttas.

To help bridge this gap of understanding between developing the mind and training the body, we have brought together a set of practices to condition, open and prepare the body, generate energy, and govern the mind’s attention, such that the quality of wakefulness could be integrated in our lives and support our practice.

How will we develop Wakefulness?

What practices will we explore during Jagariya?

  • Martial Arts Principles and Practices

  • Foundations of Qigong

  • Harmonisation of the Elements

  • The Art of Resting & Dantian Development

  • Creating Conditions for Flow

  • Compassion Cultivation

  • Making our Life our Practice

A detailed breakdown of practices can be found here.

Exploring Wakefulness

Energy and Wakefulness in the Practice

For further theoretical clarifications of the connection between the Buddhist path of practice, Daoist energy work, and strenuous physical exercise, please read an article by Evgenii, “Energy and Wakefulness in the Practice”.

Embodying Radical Compassion

For a first-person account of trekking and practicing in the Himalayas, as well as applying martial arts ethos in life, please read Kristina’s article, “Embodying Wakefulness, Resilience and Radical Compassion.”

The Energetics of Rest

A look at the factors inhibiting one’s capacity to rest and at a way of practice that may enable one to not only access the correct tools for resting but also lead to abandoning all stress. 

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Please complete our short Jagariya Registration Form so we can ensure this journey and you are a suitable match. If you're accepted, we will send you your invitation with instructions for onboarding and payments. We will take note of your pre- and post-travel arrangements for your journey to Nepal. If you are waitlisted due to demand, we will do our best to include you on our next tour.