The Secret Dakini Oracle [Paperback]

Nik Douglas (Author), Penny Slinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1979

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.

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About the Author

Nik Douglas, an authority on Oriental art and writing, studied Oriental philosophy, art, medicine, and related sexual practices while living in the Himalayas. He also studied with Indian physicians, adepts of tantra, and Tibetan lamas, mastering Sanskrit and the Tibetan language in order to translate these Oriental texts. He lives in Anguilla, British West Indies.

Penny Slinger is one of Europe's leading erotic artists. A graduate of the Chelsea College of Fine Arts, her work has been hailed as progressive eroticism that explores female sexuality. She resides in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Books (June 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089281005X
• ISBN-13: 978-0892810055
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #884,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For the reader who has reached that illusive higher plane., May 7, 1998

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This review is from: The Secret Dakini Oracle (Paperback)

Although the book is meant as a companion to the deck of the same name, I felt that there ought to have been an extended glossary for those who just happend to fall on the book by accident - without the cards.

The rich symolism gleaned from many schools of thought and philosophies means there is something for everone. A particularly visually appetising book - with the splendid colour of the cards. Don't pass this by.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites, August 22, 2009

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silver elves "silver elves" (honolulu, hi.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Dakini Oracle (Paperback)

This is one of our favorite decks...
dear diviners,
... for doing general and extended readings. We find it quite reliable and most particularly the book that comes with it is illuminating. Most books that come with tarot/oracle decks are filled with gibberish and should be tossed out immediately, but this book is amazingly good and truly serves to spark one's imagination when referencing this oracle. Highly recommended.
kyela,
the silver elves

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Dakinis, March 7, 2011

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Tkumah A&T&D - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Dakini Oracle (Paperback)

I love this book. I keep it with me always. This book is for those who had achieved a certain awareness of the alchemical process of the mind and body connection. Even if one is a beginner, meditating on the images can produce flashes of awareness and understanding of the secret dakinis.
Not once, not twice I was amazed at the accuracy and the hidden revealed.
This book can be read over and over again and each time new meaning and understanding may come to light.
The Secret Dakinis is one of the best books in the market for no nonsense healing.
It is based on the ancient tarot and adds a funky new age flavour that is mixed with timeless future insights.