Happy Dakini day 🙏🏻 The Dakini in Vajrayana In the vast and nuanced landscape of Vajrayana Buddhism, the figure of the Dakini occupies a central, radiant place , both mysterious and deeply transformative. Known in Sanskrit as ḍākinī and in Tibetan as khandroma (literally “sky-goer” or “sky-dancer”), the Dakini is not easily defined. She is not merely a deity, spirit, or symbol. Rather, she is a profound expression of awakened feminine energy, embodying the raw, luminous power of wisdom that cu

The foundation practices hold the entire path. Tulku Ösel Dorje guides a weekend intensive in Dakini Ngöndro, the preliminary practices that prepare body, speech, and mind for profound Vajrayana realization. Ngöndro serves both as a gateway to the deeper teachings and as living practices that transform everyday life. Over the weekend, participants receive practical, lived instruction in practices that meet the path at every phase, from beginning to continual unfolding. January 17–18, 2026 | Onli