Question asked by Alex
Hello Pastors,
I think I may have just 'reconnected' with Vajrayogini, although at 31 I am no longer young. I was reading about something unrelated and somehow came across her image. Shortly after, also looking for something unrelated, and came across a recording of the Cakrasamvara mantra. I am now completely transfixed, despite having no prior interest, experience, or knowledge of Buddhism.
I found Kechara because I was searching for more information about Vajrayogini. I feel like what I'm searching forward is here, or at least in this direction, but with not even a basic knowledge of Buddhism or any local teachers, I am struggling to understand. Could you please recommend some books that would be suitable for an absolute beginner who wants to be close to Vajrayogini?
Dear Alex,
Thanks for writing in. It has always been Kechara’s founder and spiritual guide H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s dream to spread Vajrayogini practice to many. In fact, Kechara is named after the heaven of Vajrayogini. Rinpoche always says Vajrayogini tantra is considered to be the most suitable practice for people of these degenerate times because her practice can help us transform our ordinary desire into great bliss, necessary on the tantric path to Enlightenment. Therefore, Rinpoche has been giving many teachings to prepare his students before they are finally qualified to receive Her sacred initiation and holy teachings.
You may read up on various articles shared in Vajrayogini category on Rinpoche’s blog.
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/vajra-yogini
And I would suggest you start from this article:
https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/inspiration-worthy-words/starting-on-vajra-yogini-now.html
If you would like to read books, you may start with “The Living Buddha Within”, “Compassion Conquers All”. You may get the books here: https://www.vajrasecrets.com/english-books
Thank you.