The Dakini Circle

Again, what is the Dakini connection to the Dharma? What does Dakini mean?

In Buddhism, the Dakini represents the eternal feminine principle: clarity, wisdom, vitality, and transformative power. While not strictly a gendered figure (for example, men can — and should! — cultivate their feminine dakini power, as well), she reveals where we are out of balance — whether too weak or too strong — and helps us restore our inner harmony. In Tantric traditions neighboring Zen, the shamaness was a liberative force who assisted us in our crossing-over through our shadow-side. 

At Zen Center Regensburg, a group of meditating Women are joining our hearts together to explore and discuss other spiritual methods not honored so strongly in the traditional Zen training model emphasized by Hyon Gak Sunim and his — yes — forerunner “patriarchs” of Zen.

Our Work Together

• Exploring the different Dakini types and their strengths and weaknesses;

• Working with limiting beliefs;

• A small ritual in every session;

• Liberated/liberating Women leaders sharing their experience and wisdom;

• Special seasonal ceremonies such as Cacao, Full Moon, and Fire rituals;

• Your ideas and suggestions are welcome — we are creating the Dakini Circle together and are inspired by your input. This Circle will be entirely outside the control of our brother practitioners in the Zen Center Regensburg mandala of practice.

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