Dakini s Warm Breath
A fresh interpretation of the Tibetan Buddhist emblem of the feminine from an experienced practitionerThe primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or sky-dancer, a…
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A fresh interpretation of the Tibetan Buddhist emblem of the feminine from an experienced practitionerThe 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 feminist goddess theology, have shaped a contemporary critique of Tibetan Buddhism in which the dakini is seen as a psychological shadow, a feminine savior, or an objectified product of patriarchal fantasy. According to Judith Simmer-Brown--who writes from the point of view of an experienced practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism--such interpretations are inadequate.In the spiritual journey of the meditator, Simmer-Brown demonstrates, the dakini symbolizes levels of personal realization: the sacredness of the body,