Question asked by Vui Ve
Simple question, is it okay to post tantric deities in the internet?
Even like a post about her (As in Vajrayogini) qualities and something like that BUT doesn't go too specific on her practice and stuff like that.
I'm hesitant right now because you never know if someone sees the post and wants to know about her, then they're curious, then they're in a deep rabbit hole!
Hi Vui Ve,
In short, yes it is okay. Though traditionally, information about tantric deities was not shared openly, today we can find information about the deities in books and online. So, it is okay as long as you explain within the posts that in order to learn her method of practice, it requires initiation from a qualified guru (spiritual teacher), and that there are vows and commitments one must keep. That way, even if they are curious about her, they know they shouldn’t read her practice, etc.
Even Tsem Rinpoche, here on this blog has a category devoted to Vajra Yogini, it’s open and free for everyone to view and read: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/category/vajra-yogini. Anyone can read the posts, apart from one or two which require you to have tantric initiation to read. The reason why Rinpoche made those posts available is for people to make a connection to Vajra Yogini and prepare themselves to receive her initiation and practice in the future, and also for those who have her initiation and practice to have free access to resources for her practice. Hope this answers your questions.