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Vajrayogini Brass Statue - Tibetan Buddhist Deity

This image is that of Dakini Vajrayogini. A Dakini is the most important female principle in Tantric Buddhism , representing the ever-changing flow of female energy. They are the guardians of teachings and are considered the supreme embodiments of wisdom. The Dakini can help change human weaknesses into wisdom and understanding, and the concept of self into enlightened energy. There are two kinds of Dakinis-supramundane or "beyond worldly," and mundane, or "worldly," ones. The second is usually referred to as yoginis. Yoginis are mystical partners of yogis, to whom they give secret wisdom and magical powers. In fact, to reach Buddhahood, the practitioner (yogi) requires the help of the following three: 1.      His lama or teacher, 2.      His yidam, or meditational deity, and 3.      His Dakini. Vajrayogini Brass Statue - Tibetan Buddhist Deity There are three different types of Vajra yogini Statues , according to how three d...