ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORDINARY SEX AND THE UNION KARMAMUDRA PRACTICE AND NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: 1st Kalu Rinpoche (1988) teaching on the necessity of prior practice and qualifications and the root downfall of mistaking ordinary sexual union and orgasm for tantric practice

“So, the preparation for karma mudra practice, for this so-called sexual yoga or sexual technique involves mastery over the ability to consciously lower and consciously raise the energy without losing it in the ordinary process of sexual orgasm….Then, once the energy has been raised, it is consciously directed throughout all of the various subtle channels of the body… Continue reading ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORDINARY SEX AND THE UNION KARMAMUDRA PRACTICE AND NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: 1st Kalu Rinpoche (1988) teaching on the necessity of prior practice and qualifications and the root downfall of mistaking ordinary sexual union and orgasm for tantric practice

The importance of gathering and practising as a unified and harmonious Karma Kagyu sangha: 17th Karmapa’s speech for Kagyu Monlam Nepal

  "It is very important for the Kagyu monasteries to come together and practice whenever they get the opportunity to do so." For those who follow the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, here is a short summary translation of a short speech the Karmapa gave online on 8th November for the Kagyu Monlam Nepal, which took place… Continue reading The importance of gathering and practising as a unified and harmonious Karma Kagyu sangha: 17th Karmapa’s speech for Kagyu Monlam Nepal