Vajrayogini is a tantric goddess from the highest class of Buddhist tantras who manifests the ultimate development of wisdom and compassion. Her practice is prevalent today among practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. This ground-breaking book delves into the origins of Vajrayogini; charting her evolution in India and examining her roots in the Cakrasamvara tantra and in Indian tradition relating to siva. The focus of this work is the Guhyasamayasadhanamala; a collection of forty-six sadhanas; or practice texts. Written on palm leaves in Sanskrit and preserved since the twelfth century; this diverse collection; composed by various authors; reveals a multitude of forms of the goddess; each of which is described and illustrated here. One of the sadhanas; the Vajravarahi Sadhana by Umapatideva; depicts Vajrayogini at the center of a mandala of thirty-seven different goddesses; and is here presented in full translation alongside a Sanskrit edition. Elizabeth English provides extensive explanation and annotation of this representative text. Sixteen pages of stunning color plates not only enhance the study but bring the goddess to life.
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