Guide to Dakini Land: A Commentary to the Highest Tantric Practice of Vajrayogini

This is a must 'do' practice resource manual for followers of Vajrayogini. Clearly written but only fully received when one delves deeply into the practice ~ head readers only will soon tire of this book. Wonderfully detailed yogas of the 11 stages are broken into detailed Rituals that can be worked at one's own pace. Gyatso, no doubt, with this book has singlehandedly exploded out previously secret Tibetan esoteric knowledge in an accessible format for many grateful western readers.

This highly specialised book would be of no benefit to browsers merely curious about Tibetan Tantra. It is an invaluable source for one already initiated into the highest yoga tantra of Vajra Yogini, particularly any novice seeking an extra commentary. It is clearly written, incisive and extensive. It deals sequentially with the yogas, retreats and rites associated with the principal sadhana of Pabongka and has informative relevant information on ritual objects and gestures as well as clear line drawings of traditional figures.

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has written the first complete explanation of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, the female Buddha of wisdom. These precious instructions are the most profound teachings of Highest Yoga Tantra and are the supreme method for purifying our environment, body, and mind. Geshe Kelsang gives detailed instructions on the eleven yogas of generation stage, which provide us with a special method for transforming all our daily activities into the spiritual path. In Guide to Dakini Land he also clearly explains the completion stage practices of Vajrayogini practice, which lead us to full enlightenment. There is no other book out there that describes the visualizations, practices, and methods with such clarity and depth. This book contains everything a Vajrayogini practioner needs to embark upon and complete the path to enlightenment. I feel so fortunate to have this book as a resource. I recommend it to all Vajrayogini practitioners who have the wish to deepen their experience of generation stage and completion stage. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso also provides a wealth of information on how to do a qualified Tantric retreat and how to build a strong foundation based upon Buddha's Sutra teachings, so our minds are well-prepared for Tantric initiations and subsequent practice.

If you are a serious student of this teaching, you simply have to own this book. It has everything you need, including theory and details for the daily practices.

This book is well worth reading and studying for those with an interest in the Tibetan Buddhist perpective on Tantra and the higher tantra practices.