Citipati – The Lord of the Charnel Ground: Online Initiation, Transmission & Weekend Retreat
- Dakinis Whisper
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
Accomplishing Practice Based on the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage
Part of Grand Transmission Series 2025 - 2027
📅 Dates: Saturday – Sunday, May 17–18, 2024
📍 Location: Online via Zoom (link sent upon registration)
⏰ Schedule:
Saturday, May 17
10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT | Group Practice
12:00 – 2:30 PM PDT | Initiation
Sunday, May 18
10:00 – 11:00 AM PDT | Group Practice
12:00 – 2:30 PM PDT | Commentary & Practice with KL
Embracing the Lord of the Charnel Ground
Our world, much like a charnel ground, presents countless opportunities for transformation. Through tantric practice, we turn these experiences into a genuine path to awakening. As our practice deepens beyond surface appearances, our hearts call for the protection of awakened protectors—fierce emanations of our yidam deities.
Choying Khandro will offer a rare initiation into Citipati, the awakened protector of our Ear-Whispered Lineage, uniquely connected to Heruka, Vajrayogini, and Chö. This event includes the initiation, transmission, commentary, and guided practice for dedicated practitioners engaged in these paths. This is the 2nd major transmission of the Grand Transmission Series 2025 - 2027.
About Citipati
Also known as the Kinkara Couple or the Lord of the Charnel Ground, Citipati are protectors of charnel grounds and key guardians in the Highest Yoga Tantra, particularly within Mother Tantra—Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini, and Chö. These skeletal deities, emanations of Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini, help practitioners deepen their inseparability with the yidam and safeguard their practice from Dharma obstacles.
The couple, Shri Shmashana Adhipati, embodies the eternal dance of death and the cycle of existence, guiding practitioners beyond the fear of death and the transient nature of life.
Shana Adhipat (Mother): Holds a sheaf of grain and a long-life vase, dancing on a conch shell.
Shri Shma (Father): Holds a skull-tipped stick and a skull cup, standing on a cowrie shell.
Both deities bear a fierce gaze, bared fangs, and are adorned with a skull crown and flowing scarf, with a half-vajra scepter protruding from their skulls.
Event Highlights
🔹 Initiation
Khandro-la will bestow the Citipati initiation, a rare and profound empowerment unique to Heruka, Vajrayogini, and Chö practitioners.
🔹 Sadhana Transmission & Commentary
The Lord of the Charnel Ground sadhana from the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage will be transmitted. This rare opportunity is especially for those deeply engaged in the Chö Journey and Machik Dakini’s Ear-Whispered Lineage and the Vajrayogini Swift Path.
🔹 Weekend Retreat
After the initiation, we will engage in group practice and retreat, guided by Khandro-la. This retreat will strengthen your personal practice and connection to this awakened protector.
Prerequisites
Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment, preferably Mother Tantra.
Commitment to integrating Citipati into your spiritual practice, preserving the purity of this lineage with the motivation of bodhicitta.
Registration & Contribution
Registration is required.
Jade Members & Above – No charge/Donations appreciated as an expression of gratitude, commitment, and support for DW.
Pearl Members & Non-Members– $45 and up
Upon registration, you will receive:
✅ Sadhana text
✅ Online resources on tea offerings to Citipati
✅ Access to group practices with Dakini’s Whisper
🔗 Register now by getting a ticket below!
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