The “Four Chogzhags” of trekchö or “Four ways of leaving things as they are” in practice:

1. Placement in the mountainlike view: After realizing the true nature – free of thoughts – as it is, remain in the naturally clear, great awareness that is not subject to mental efforts, grasping, or the usage of intentional meditation antidotes.
2. Oceanlike meditation: Sit in the lotus posture. Look at space in a state of openness. Avoid grasping at the perceptions of the six consciousnesses. Clear your cognition like the ocean free of thoughts waves.
3. Skill in activities: Abruptly relax your three doors of body, speech, and mind. Break free of the cocoon of view and meditation. Just maintain your clear, naked wisdom naturally.
4. Unconditional result: Let the five mental objects remain naturally as they are. Then natural clarity arises vividly within you.

To practice trekchö meditation one sits cross legged with eyes open.