For Ḍākinī Day today, I am delighted to publish a post (and three new translations) on the 1st Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa (Dus gsum mkhyen pa, 1110–1193) and his connection to Vajrayogini, the texts and their content. Vajravārāhı is one of the main yidams of the Karmapas and Karma Kagyu, and in particular the 1st Karmapa. … Continue reading Vajrayogini and the First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa