The Dance of the Dakinis
Cycle of Five Years of Teachings
Residential Retreats with Carlos de León
Arachova, Greece
Dakini in Sanskrit, Khandro in Tibetan, literally means "sky dweller" or "sky dancer", and is the most sacred aspect of the feminine principle in Tibetan Buddhism, embodying both humanity and divinity in feminine form. The Khandroma, usually volatile or quick-tempered, acts as a spiritual muse for spiritual practice
The Dakinis are energetic beings in feminine form, who evoke the movement of energy in space. In this context, the sky or space indicates Sūnyatā, the insubstantiality of all phenomena, which is, at the same time, the pure potentiality of all possible manifestations
In Dzogchen, when considered as a stage on the Vajrayana Path, the Dākinī is the final stage:
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Τhe first is the guru, which corresponds to the initial realization of the true condition of reality, as this is introduced by the guru in empowerment
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The second is Yidam, which corresponds to meditation in that devata, is the method used to develop the state discovered in the initial realization of the true condition of reality
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The third stage is the Dākinī, insofar as the Dākinī is the source of activities based on guru realization and devata meditation
As the Base, the Dākinīs are the energies of life; as the Path, they are the activities of advanced practitioners; and as the Fruit, they are the actionless activities of the realized Masters. The Dakinis are an essential part in Vajrayana and Dzogchen experience, they had protected, revealed and inspired the teaching and their practitioners in all the different lineages through all the eras. Their practices are considered some of the most profound, graceful, swift and blissful that we can learn
In disturbed times such as this one, Dakini practices are considered most valuable and effective
First Year:
Fundamentals with
Vajrayogini, Tara, Ekajati
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Introduction to Dakini practiice
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Invocation Dakinis and Ekajati , Guru Yoga and Self-empowerment
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Dzogchen Chi kung
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Dakini Yogas
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Illusion Body Yoga
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Clear Light Yoga
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Tara
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Longevity
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Wealth
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Heart Essence of the Dakini 6 Sutras (Bonpo Text)
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Essential Guru Yoga practice with Vajrayogini
Second Year:
External Level, with Yeshe Tsogyal
and Yumka Dechen Gyalmo
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The Thirteen Points of the Vision
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Dzogchen Chi kung
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Dakini Yogas
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Phowa
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Shitro
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Bardo
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Heart Essence of the Dakini 6 Sutras (Bonpo Text)
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Decheng Gyalmo practice
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Essential Practice with Yeshe Sogyal
Third Year:
Internal Level, with Kurukulle
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The six verses of the Vajra
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Dzogchen Chi kung
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Dakini Yogas
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Tummo with Vajrayogini
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Kurukulle practice
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Heart Essence of the Dakini 6 Sutras (Bonpo Text)
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Essential Practice with Kurukulle
Fourth Year:
Secret Level, with Singhamukha
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Dzogchen Chi kung
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Dakini Yogas
- Dream Yoga
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Negativity Transformation Practice
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Heart Essence of the Dakini 6 Sutras (Bonpo Text)
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Essential Practice with Seng Dong Ma (Singhamuka)
Fifth Year:
Super Secret Level, with Tröma
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Dzogchen Chi kung
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Dakini Yogas
- Chod Throma
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Heart Essence of the Dakini 6 Sutras (Bonpo Text)
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Essential Practice of Chod with Throma