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Spiritual India🕉️ Ramayan Circuit: Rediscovering India’s Spiritual GeographyThe Ramayan Circuit is more than a tourism initiative — it is a sacred trail, a living heritage, and a journey of rediscovering India’s spiritual soul. Rooted in the ancient epic Ramayana composed by Sage Valmiki, this circuit spans across India and into Nepal and Sri Lanka, connecting over 15 historically and religiously significant locations associated with the life of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and their divine journey of exile, valor, and return.This book journeys through each destination not just as a believer, but also as a historian — combining archaeological records, oral traditions, rituals, and scriptures — to offer...2025-06-2315 min
Spiritual IndiaThe Golden Triangle of Indian Spirituality: Ayodhya, Prayag, and KashiThe Golden Triangle of spirituality—Ayodhya, Prayag (Allahabad), and Kashi (Varanasi)—forms one of India's most revered pilgrimage circuits. Nestled along the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, these cities represent the deepest essence of India's spiritual heritage. Each site is renowned for its distinctive religious aura, ancient temples, vibrant rituals, profound festivals, and sacred tirthas (holy waters).1. Ayodhya – The Land of Dharma and Birthplace of Lord RamaHistorical & Spiritual SignificanceAyodhya, situated on the banks of the serene Sarayu River, is deeply embedded in Hindu consciousness as the birthplace of Lord R...2025-06-2205 min
Guru Viking PodcastEp293: Secrets of Consort Practice - Khandro Kunzang Dechen ChodronIn this episode I am once again joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications.
Khandro Kunzang reveals her experience as a spiritual consort to a Tibetan lama, and shares her understanding of this controversial practice.
Khandro Kunzang recalls how she became a consort, details her extensive preparations, and explains the coarse and subtle body yogas involved.
Khandro Kunzang also discusses the use of consort practice for life extension, how to respond if a guru suggests you become his consort, and why it is that she is now talking publicly about...2025-02-141h 26
Guru Viking PodcastEp275: I Was A Tantric Disciple - Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron 2In this episode I am once again joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications.
Khandro Kunzang details her apprenticeship in Nepal under renowned ngakpa Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche, outlines the course of her training from yidam practice to tummo and beyond, and reflects on the profound trust involved in the guru-disciple dynamic.
Khandro Kunzang shares stories about Kunzang Dorje’s psychic powers, his testing the honesty and obedience of potential students and even other lamas, and the price he paid for adhering to his yogic ideals by refusing involvement in politics an...2024-10-111h 29
Guru Viking PodcastEp268: Sitting with Terror - Khandro Kunzang Dechen ChodronIn this episode I am joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, teacher of Tibetan Buddhism and executive director of Saraswati Bhawan Publications.
Khandro Kunzang recalls her childhood samadhi experiences and communications with animal spirits, her meetings with great gurus, and her own path of mystical experiences.
Khandro Kunzang recounts stories about Lama Dawa and Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche including tales of mirror divination, precognitive dreams, chulen mastery, and other yogic feats.
Khandro Kunzang also explains how to work with terror and collapse of the Self, how to hold a place in one’s practice for uncertainty, and the importance of the st...2024-08-231h 41
The Wisdom PodcastKhandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron: Immersion in the Ngagpa TraditionIn this episode of the Wisdom Podcast, recorded live as a Wisdom Dharma Chat, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Khandro Kunzang Dechen Chodron, student of the great Nyingmapa Tsa-Lung and Dzogchen master, Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche. Khandro Kunzang left behind a promising career in the early 1990’s to pursue her practice of the Dharma and became a novice nun in the Drikung Kagyu lineage, studying under Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen and H.E. Garchen Rinpoche. In 1998 she met Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche while attending a Dharma healing seminar. Between 1999 and 2009, Khandro Kunzang received the entire cycle of teachings and empowerments of...2022-11-041h 30