Citipati (The Lord of the Charnel Ground) - Transmission & Practice

Dear Practitioners,

You are cordially invited to a special event focusing on the Citipati, the Lord of the Charnel Ground, an eminent protector deity in Tibetan Buddhism. This initiation, transmission, and accomplishing practice is exclusively available to selected members hand-picked by Khandro-la.

The Citipati, also known as the Kinkara Couple, are protectors of graveyards or charnel grounds and prominent figures in the Highest Yoga Tantra, particularly within the Mother Tantra, Chakrasamvara, Vajrayogini, and Chö practices. These skeletal deities, emanations of Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini, play a crucial role in enhancing and realizing our inseparability with the yidam.

The couple, Shri Shmashana Adhipati, symbolizes the eternal dance of death and the cyclical nature of existence. They are invoked to help practitioners overcome the fear of death and understand the transient nature of life. Shana Adhipat, the Mother, holds a sheaf of grain and a long-life vase, dancing on a conch shell. Shri Shma, the Father, holds a skull-tipped stick and a skull cup, standing on a cowrie shell. Both deities possess a frightful gaze, bared fangs, and are adorned with a skull crown and flowing scarf, with a half-vajra scepter protruding from their skulls.

The sadhana of the Lord of the Charnel Ground, according to the Dakini Ear-Whispered Lineage, will be shared by Choying Khandro for the first time. This rare opportunity is intended for those immersed in the Chö Mastery Journey and practicing the Ear-Whispered Lineage of Machik Dakini.

Registration must confirm your willingness to receive and integrate this protector deity into your spiritual practice. The necessary texts will be provided upon transmission. To register, please get a ticket below. This event has no charge but as always your donations will be appreciated as an expression of your gratitude, commitment, and support for DW.

We look forward to your participation in this profound and transformative event.

Sincerely, Khandro-la and DW Team