Guide to Dakini Land: The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice of Buddha Vajrayogini (Paperback)

by Geshe Kelang Gyatso (Author) "The commentary to the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Venerable Vajrayogini consists of the preliminary explanation, the main commentary to the generation and completion stages,..." (more)
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'...a joy to read ... by making this book available, Geshe Kelsang has truly brought a blessing into our lives.' - Tibet Journal. Guide to Dakini Land is the first complete explanation in English of the Tantric practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom. Geshe Kelsang provides detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which are special methods for transforming all our daily activities into a blissful spiritual path; and he also explains with perfect clarity the essential completion stage practices of Vajrayogini, which lead to full enlightenment. Included are all the sadhanas of Vajrayogini, advice on how to do a Tantric retreat, and a wealth of additional material that will be indispensable to anyone wishing to rely upon Buddha Vajrayogini.

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Guide to Dakini Land is the first complete explanation in English to the Tantric practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom. The book provides detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, and an explanation of the essential completion stage practices of Vajrayogini that lead to full enlightenment. Also included are special methods for transforming all our daily activities into the spiritual path, advice on how to do Tantric retreat, all the sadhanas of Vajrayogini, and a wealth of additional material that will be indispensable to anyone wishing to rely upon Buddha Vajrayogini.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Tharpa Publications; 2nd edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0948006390
• ISBN-13: 978-0948006395
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #339,053 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE AUTHORATATIVE MANUAL FOR HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED THE EMPOWERMENT OF VAJRAYOGINI, September 22, 2006

By	Rebecca A. Gauther (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has written the first complete explanation of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom. These precious instructions are the most profound teachings of Highest Yoga Tantra and are the supreme method for purifying our environment, body, and mind.

Geshe Kelsang gives detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which provide us with a special method for transforming all our daily activities into the spiritual path. In Guide to Dakini Land he also clearly explains the completion stage practices of Vajrayogini practice, which lead us to full enlightenment.

There is no other book out there that describes the visualizations, practices, and methods with such clarity and depth. This book contains everything a Vajrayogini practioner needs to embark upon and complete the path to enlightenment. I feel so fortunate to have this book as a resource. I recommend it to all Vajrayogini practitioners who have the wish to deepen their experience of generation stage and completion stage. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso also provides a wealth of information on how to do a qualified Tantric retreat and how to build a strong foundation based upon Buddha's Sutra teachings, so our minds are well-prepared for Tantric initiations and subsequent practice.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for all of us, May 4, 2000

By	Alvin Leung (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Guide to Dakini Land: The Highest Yoga Tantra Practice Buddha Vajrayogini (Hardcover)

If you are a serious student of this teaching, you simply have to own this book. It has everything you need, including theory and details for the daily practices.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A blessing to initiates, December 2, 2007

By	Dharma Follower "Dharma Follower" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This highly specialised book would be of no benefit to browsers merely curious about Tibetan Tantra. It is an invaluable source for one already initiated into the highest yoga tantra of Vajra Yogini, particularly any novice seeking an extra commentary. It is clearly written, incisive and extensive. It deals sequentially with the yogas, retreats and rites associated with the principal sadhana of Pabongka and has informative relevant information on ritual objects and gestures as well as clear line drawings of traditional figures.