"Only with the supramundane empowerments from the Kālacakra will one attain the ultimate goal: the “pervasive Vajrasattva”. In this system there is the third empowerment—which brings forth the ultimate wisdom of the Great Seal [Mahāmudrā], and the fourth empowerment—is not mixed with the worldly siddhis." --8th Karmapa "Auspicious – that which has abandoned all habitual… Continue reading Kālacakra Tantra Commemoration Day Offering: 8th Karmapa on Kālacakra as the “ultimate vehicle”, the fourth empowerment, and Mahāmudrā and “Auspicious Buddha Essence” by Kunkhyen Dolpopa
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TANTRIC BUDDHISM, VOWS, SEX AND WOMEN – the importance of love, respect and consent and what happens when a woman speaks out about lama misconduct
'Only the united beat of sex and heart together can create ecstasy.'-Anais Nin Introduction This article is an attempt to clarify some of the information and misunderstandings surrounding monasticism, sex, women, consorts in Vajrayana (or Tantric) Buddhism. The first half discusses the monastic vows and rules on sexual relations, the role and meaning of a consort,… Continue reading TANTRIC BUDDHISM, VOWS, SEX AND WOMEN – the importance of love, respect and consent and what happens when a woman speaks out about lama misconduct