Category Archives: Buddhism

Dakini’s Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism

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by Judith Simmer-Brown The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or “sky-dancer,” a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and … Continue reading →

Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict

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by Tsultrim Allione, forward by Jack Kornfield Struggling with depression, anxiety, illness, an eating disorder, a difficult relationship, fear, self-hatred, addiction or anger? Renowned Buddhist leader Tsultrim Allione explains that the harder we fight our demons, the stronger they become.

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