Dakini Power

Author : Michaela Haas
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834828377

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Dakini Power by Michaela Haas Pdf

What drives a young London librarian to board a ship to India, meditate in a remote cave by herself for twelve years, and then build a flourishing nunnery in the Himalayas? How does a surfer girl from Malibu become the head of the main international organization for Buddhist women? Why does the daughter of a music executive in Santa Monica dream so vividly of peacocks one night that she chases these images to Nepal, where she finds the love of her life in an unconventional young Tibetan master? The women featured in Dakini Power—contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, both Asians and Westerners, who teach in the West—have been universally recognized as accomplished practitioners and brilliant teachers whose life stories demonstrate their immense determination and bravery. Meeting them in this book, readers will be inspired to let go of old fears, explore new paths, and lead the lives they envision. Featured here are: • Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche (This Precious Life) • Dagmola Sakya (Princess in the Land of Snows) • Jetsun Tenzin Palmo (Diane Perry) (Into the Heart of Life) • Pema Chödrön (Deirdre Blomfield-Brown) (When Things Fall Apart; Start Where You Are) • Khandro Tsering Chödron (most familiar to readers as the late aunt of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying) • Thubten Chodron (Cherry Greene) (Buddhism for Beginners; Taming the Mind) • Karma Lekshe Tsomo (Patricia Zenn) (Buddhism Through American Women’s Eyes) • Chagdud Khadro (Jane Dedman) (P’howa Commentary; Life in Relation to Death) • Sangye Khandro (Nanci Gay Gustafson) (Meditation, Transformation, and Dream Yoga) • Roshi Joan Halifax (Being with Dying) • Lama Tsultrim Allione (Joan Rousmanière Ewing) (Women of Wisdom; Feeding Your Demons) • Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel (The Power of an Open Question)

Author : Judith Simmer-Brown
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570629204

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Dakini's Warm Breath by Judith Simmer-Brown Pdf

A fresh interpretation of the dakini—a Tibetan Buddhist symbol of the feminine—that will appeal to practitioners interested in goddess worship, female spirituality, and Tantric Buddhism The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or “sky-dancer,” a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and feminist goddess theology, have shaped a contemporary critique of Tibetan Buddhism in which the dakini is seen as a psychological “shadow,” a feminine savior, or an objectified product of patriarchal fantasy. According to Judith Simmer-Brown—who writes from the point of view of an experienced practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism—such interpretations are inadequate. In the spiritual journey of the meditator, Simmer-Brown demonstrates, the dakini symbolizes levels of personal realization: the sacredness of the body, both female and male; the profound meeting point of body and mind in meditation; the visionary realm of ritual practice; and the empty, spacious qualities of mind itself. When the meditator encounters the dakini, living spiritual experience is activated in a nonconceptual manner by her direct gaze, her radiant body, and her compassionate revelation of reality. Grounded in the author's personal encounter with the dakini, this unique study will appeal to both male and female spiritual seekers interested in goddess worship, women's spirituality, and the tantric tradition.

Author : Michaela Haas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501115134

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Bouncing Forward by Michaela Haas Pdf

"The first book of its kind in the new science of posttraumatic growth: A cutting-edge look at how trauma survivors find healing and new resilience,"--Amazon.com.

Author : Khandro
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834825529

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This Precious Life by Khandro Pdf

Using the traditional Tibetan Buddhist framework of the Four Reminders—the preciousness of human birth, the truth of impermanence, the reality of suffering, and the inescapability of karma—Khandro Rinpoche explains why and how we could all better use this short life to pursue a spiritual path and make the world a better place. The book includes contemplative exercises that encourage us to appreciate the tremendous potential of the human body and mind.

Author : Tsultrim Allione
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781559391412

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Women of Wisdom by Tsultrim Allione Pdf

A “fascinating and inspiring” celebration of women’s spirituality and the female mystics of Tibetan Buddhism—now featuring an updated and expanded author autobiography (San Francisco Chronicle) Women of Wisdom explores and celebrates the spiritual potential of all women, as exemplified by the lives of six Tibetan female mystics. These stories of great women who have achieved full illumination—overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems which male practitioners do not encounter—offer a wealth of inspiration to everyone on the spiritual path. In this revised and expanded edition, Tsultrim Allione’s extensive autobiographical preface and introduction speak directly to the difficulties and triumphs of women in the West who pursue a spiritual life, as she shares her own stories and experiences. Women of Wisdom offers valuable insights to all those interested in women’s spirituality, regardless of background or tradition.

Author : Tsultrim Allione
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-02-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781781809013

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Feeding Your Demons by Tsultrim Allione Pdf

Struggling with depression, anxiety, illness, an eating disorder, a difficult relationship, fear, self-hatred, addiction or anger? Renowned Buddhist leader Tsultrim Allione explains that the harder we fight our demons, the stronger they become. Offering Eastern answers to Western needs, Tsultrim seamlessly weaves traditions from Tibet and the Western world to offer a new and unique answer to the problems that plague us: that rather than attempt to purge them, we need to reverse our approach and nurture our demons. This powerful five-step practice forms a strategy for transforming negative emotions, relationships, fears, illness and self-defeating patterns. This will help you cope with the inner enemies that undermine our best intentions.

Author : Jamyang Sakya,Julie Emery
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570626913

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Princess in the Land of Snows by Jamyang Sakya,Julie Emery Pdf

This is the story of a determined woman who overcame great obstacles in order to achieve religious freedom. Born in eastern Tibet, Jamyang Sakya married into the powerful Sakya family, spiritual advisers of Kublai Khan and for years rulers of much of Central Asia. Her engaging personal story evokes a rich vision of Tibet's traditional culture, customs, and religious practices. Jamyang Sakya tells of being the only girls in a monastic private school, of dreams and divinations interpreted by high lamas, of long pilgrimages to sacred Buddhist sites, and of her life as a high lady of Sakya. Her narrative reveals a multifaceted picture, from the intricacies of managing a palace household to the political takeover by the Chinese Communists, who destroyed much of Tibet's religious heritage. It climaxes with the Sakya family's harrowing walk through the Himalayas to freedom, during which they were hotly pursued by the Chinese. After a year in India, they immigrated to the United States, one of the first Tibetan families to do so.

Author : Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834822792

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The Power of an Open Question by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel Pdf

How do we find a resting place in a world that is complex and always changing? How do we practice spirituality beyond the limits of blind acceptance and doubt? Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel proposes that when we ask challenging questions like these, we access our deepest intelligence and most powerful insights. "When we ask a question," she suggests, "our mind is engaged yet open. The process of inquiry protects us from our tendency to reach static conclusions. Instead, we can respond to uncertainty and change with inquisitiveness and a sense of wonder." Her book guides us on a provocative, playful, and spiritually enriching journey of contemplation that could last a lifetime.

Author : Padma Sambhava,Ye-śes-mtsho-rgyal
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9627341622

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Treasures from Juniper Ridge by Padma Sambhava,Ye-śes-mtsho-rgyal Pdf

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche (1921—1996) was widely acknowledged as one of the great meditation masters of modern times. Erik Pema Kunsang and Marcia Schmidt, founders of Rangjung Publications, live in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Albion, CA.Treasures from Juniper Ridgeis a collection of “hidden” ortermateachings given by Padmasambhava, the Tantric master who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. According to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Padmasambhava hid many teachings to be uncovered later by “revealers of hidden treasures.” The special quality of thetermateachings is that they provide guidance appropriate for each period of time and individual person. By working with Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, his mystic spiritual consort, was able to compile and codify these precious insights and hide them for use by future generations. Treasures from Juniper Ridgepresents a variety of significant revelations for seekers on the advanced path of the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, as well as in-depth explanations of assorted aspects of practice: deity-focused meditation, nonconceptual meditation, death and dying, and recognizing the nature of mind. The book outlines ways for the modern student to apply these teachings while remaining true to Vajrayana Buddhism’s traditional principles

Author : Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781559397377

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Into the Heart of Life by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo Pdf

The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or in the protected space of retreat, but moment-to-moment in daily life, particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. How do we respond? In this book, one of the most respected Western figures of contemporary Buddhism, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, offers insights gleaned from more than forty years of engagement with Buddhist practice. Her perspective is vast, with a well-grounded understanding of how the timeless Buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life.

Author : Nik Douglas,Penny Slinger
Publisher : U S Games Systems
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 089281005X

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The Secret Dakini Oracle by Nik Douglas,Penny Slinger Pdf

For their system of divination, the authors drew upon extensive study of the 64 Dakinis of the Ranipur Jharial Temple in Orisa, India, which honor intuitive wisdom.

Author : Guyer-Stevens,Francoise Pommaret
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781611809183

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Divine Messengers by Guyer-Stevens,Francoise Pommaret Pdf

As mystics, healers, and travelers to the netherworld, female shamans continue to impact the spiritual lives of the Bhutanese. These divine messengers act as mediums for local spirits, cure diseases through prayer, and travel to the realm of the dead. They are sometimes referred to as “sky-goers,” “reincarnations,” or “returners from the beyond,” and their stories are intimately connected with the Buddhist ideas of karma and rebirth. Journalist Stephanie Guyer-Stevens and anthropologist Françoise Pommaret traveled to the Himalayas to meet seven living Bhutanese female shamans and to help make their stories known. Stephanie and Françoise offer an intimate narrative of these shamans’ spiritual experiences and important roles in society. This book also provides an overview of the history of this tradition and a translation of an autobiography of the famous eighteenth-century divine messenger, Sangay Choezom. This insightful and sensitive account is a rare look inside the world of these brave women.

Author : Margaret Meloni
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 173290751X

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Carpooling with Death by Margaret Meloni Pdf

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Author : Nik Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Tantrism
ISBN : 0892811374

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The Tantric Dakini Oracle by Nik Douglas Pdf

Author : Padmasambhava,Lingpa Dechen Chokgyur
Publisher : Rangjung Yeshe Publications
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0997716274

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Dakini Activity by Padmasambhava,Lingpa Dechen Chokgyur Pdf