Vajrayogini is a female Buddha and she is also one of the most sacred and profound of practices within H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche’s lineage. Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche is one of the main lineage holders of this tradition and he had particularly recommended her practice for modern spiritual seekers. Vajrayogini is one of the most effective practices for people today because the commitments are significantly lesser than other similar tantras. This is reflected in her simple form (of one face, two arms and two legs) and relatively short daily practice – sadhana. Vajrayogini’s mantra is so effective that one can recite it without visualization and still gain some attainments. Of course, one must already have received her initiation from a qualified lama, maintained good and clean devotion to one’s teacher and also kept one’s vows and the commitments of her practice. The efficacy of Vajrayogini is due to the fact that her Tantra utilizes desire and transforms it as the path of practice, which is a perfect spiritual remedy in today’s world of materialism and greed. These are all embodied in the 11 yogas or special meditation practices of Vajrayogini. Although her practice has lesser commitments, Vajrayogini is just as [...]