Special Series: Wisdom from the Land of the Dakinis, part 1 of 5
Jul 28, 2023
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The podcast explores teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, the 'Land of the Dakinis'. Lama Tsultrim discusses topics such as the uncontrived nature of mind, working with elements, and sacred union. She emphasizes emotional development alongside spiritual practice and leads an international community focused on the Sacred Feminine.
Exploration of teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana in 'Land of the Dakinis'.
Emphasis on the significance of women within the Zokchan Sam-dei lineage challenging traditional gender roles.
Deep dives
Teaching from the Kunchi Jalpo Text
The podcast delves into the teaching from the Kunchi Jalpo, an ancient Zokchan text that is part of the Sam-dei lineage. This text contains pith instructions from 20 lineage holders originating from Odiana in India. The mystical nature of Odiana, described as an enlightened society, and its connection to prominent figures like Padma Sambava and Vimalimitra are highlighted. Additionally, the podcast discusses the significance of dream experiences, particularly those of the teacher Chirjal Namke Norvulu, and the teachings received through these dreams.
Exploring the Role of Women in the Lineage
The podcast explores the unique inclusion of women within the Zokchan Sam-dei lineage, noting the presence of six women, including three princesses and three individuals referred to as prostitutes. It clarifies that these women were not conventional prostitutes but were trained in the erotic arts, possessing diverse skills such as land ownership, multilingualism, dancing, and music. Their independence and education challenged traditional gender roles, emphasizing their significance as lineage holders.
Understanding Bodhicitta and Meditation
The discussion delves into the concept of Bodhicitta in Zokchan, contrasting it with traditional Buddhist interpretations. In Zokchan, Bodhicitta signifies the inherent primordial awakeness within individuals, awaiting recognition rather than development. Meditation in Zokchan is described as undistracted awareness of one's true nature, symbolized by limitless space without a center or boundary. The essence of compassion is linked to realizing the nature of mind, where compassion naturally arises from recognizing interconnectedness and totality.
Lama Tsultrim offers profound pith instructions on the uncontrived nature of mind, teachings from the early lineage teachers of Oddiyana, a sacred place northwest of India known as the “Land of the Dakinis” because of the numerous powerful women teachers residing there. Sharing historical context and pith instructions from the lineage of 21 teachers as well as short meditations and experiential practices introducing you to the timeless nature of awareness, from the Semde Lineage of Dzogchen. Including teachings on the mandala, working with the elements, the fourth time, and sacred union.
Lama Tsultrim Allione is the bestselling author of Women of Wisdom (1984), Feeding Your Demons (2008), and Wisdom Rising - Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine (2018). Over 55 years of practice as a monastic and a laywoman, Lama Tsultrim has fully embraced the arc of Buddhism coming to the West as well as fully embracing her experience as a woman emerging from a patriarchal structure into a — of empowerment and agency. She founded the first Western Buddhist center dedicated to the Sacred Feminine in the Buddhist tradition, and leads several long term practice paths including, Magyu, the mother lineage. She emphasizes the need for emotional development to accompany spiritual practice, leading a vibrant international community with over forty groups around the world.
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