Definitions for "Phowa"
The doctrine of the transference of Consciousness at death as taught by the Siddha Naropa, and connected with Six Yogas of Naropa.
( Tib.): One of the six yogas of Naropa, a practice whereby one's consciousness is ejected from the body.
pho ba (Tib). A term used to describe the transference of consciousness at the time of the death of the physical body.