Why Dakini In the Contemporary World?

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, I attempt to offer a compelling invitation to discover and experience Dakini in the modern world. Through the lens of my book, Dakini Journey in the Contemporary World, we glimpse into the mysterious yet profound power of Dakini energies in all of us. Like the great masters of Tibetan Buddhism, we can also meet Dakini in our lives and this world, today!

In Part 2, I share the 6 qualities or "flavors" of Dakini, awakened qualities or manifestations of wisdom and compassion. Instructed by Heruka and wholeheartedly developed and manifested in ancient masters, these qualities live in each of us. This invites us to look deeply into our minds, and hearts and discover how we can "taste" the flavors of compassion in the contemporary world.

Part 3 brings the 6 flavors or qualities of Dakini directly into our present experience. Sitting amid charnel ground - individually and globally - we are challenged to experiment with how Dakini manifests in our lives. As the fuel for bodhicitta, how can Dakini be experienced and cultivated? The world is waiting...