DAKINI WISDOM IN MOTION: Two-Weekend Intensive Dakini Practice
- Mar 15
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 30
Awakening the Dakini's Breath, the Five Elements Within
through the Five Dakini Practice of the Ear-Whispered Lineage
Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, May 3
In an era defined by global conflict and personal uncertainty, the search for a grounded, transformative path has never been more vital. Dakini’s Whisper is honored to invite you to a rare and uniquely embodied lineage practice: The Five Dakinis of the Ear-Whispered Lineage.
This isn’t just a workshop; it is a gateway to a profound, ancient tradition designed to meet the challenges of the modern world.
Why This Practice Matters Now
The Five Dakini practice is an “ear‑whispered” treasure—a direct stream of blessing that connects you to the very essence of your being. By engaging with these awakened energies, practitioners can:
Transform Conflict into Wisdom: Connect with the Five Elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space—to harmonize your internal and external world.
Dispel Obstacles: Lean on the power of the Dakinis to clear the path of modern-day spiritual and emotional hurdles.
Embody Awakening: Move beyond theory and into a lived experience of the Five Awakened Wisdom energies.
What the Intensive Includes
Led by Khandro-la, this two‑weekend journey offers a comprehensive immersion into the heart of the Dakini path:
Sacred Transmission & Commentary: Receive the direct lineage blessings and profound teachings necessary for practice.
Practice & Exploration: Engage in mantra accumulation, meditation, and a group exploration of The Heart of Chö, Volume 3: Dakini Journey in the River of Blessing.
Foundational Knowledge: Gain insights into the basis of Chö, Vajrayana, and Vajrayogini.
Global Connection: Participate in our Dharma Partnering Program, matching you with a practitioner in your time zone for shared support and growth.
Who Is Called to This Weekend-Intensive?
Whether you are stepping into Chö for the first time or returning for deeper immersion, this retreat marks a meaningful milestone in your Dakini Journey.
First‑Timers: A gateway into the Chö lineage and the Five Dakini path.
Returning Practitioners: A chance to deepen your experience and further embody awakened qualities in daily life.
Aspirants for the Five‑Dakini Retreat (Mantra Counting and Meditation):
For those preparing to enter the formal mantra‑counting retreat, this weekend serves as the threshold into the lineage’s foundational practice. Aspirants receive the orientation, grounding, and experiential familiarity needed to begin the retreat with confidence—establishing the samaya, structure, and devotional momentum that support mantra accumulation and deeper meditative stabilization.
Prerequisite for Aspirants: Common Chö Empowerment (Upcoming Offering)
Participation in the formal Five‑Dakini mantra‑counting retreat requires the Common Chö Empowerment (Opening the Sky Door). The empowerment will be offered on Saturday, April 11, from 2:00–5:00 PM PDT. It opens the door to Machik Labdrön’s blessing stream and is the essential entry point into the Five Dakini practice, the foundational training that begins the Chö path.
For those who aspire to receive the Common Chö Empowerment in the future, you are warmly welcome to join this weekend intensive. This allows practitioners with varying schedules to begin cultivating familiarity, devotion, and confidence in the Five‑Dakini path while preparing for empowerment at a later time.
Entryway Into the Chö Path
The Common Chö Empowerment opens the door; the Five Dakini practice is the first step inside. As the ngöndro of the Chö lineage, the Five Dakinis train practitioners in the five awakened energies that underlie all Chö methods. Each Dakini embodies one of these energies, attuning body, speech, mind, qualities, and activity to the forces that animate Chö at every level. In this lineage, receiving the empowerment and engaging the Five Dakini practice together form the authentic foundation for entering the full path of Chö.
Schedule at a Glance
Weekend Intensive
Saturday, April 25: Transmission and Commentary 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–1:30 PM PDT
Sunday, April 26: Commentary and Q&A 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (no afternoon session -> VY Swift Path for those who are enrolled.)
Saturday, May 2: Commentary and Dakini Subtle Body Yoga Practice 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30 PM–1:30 PM PDT
Sunday, May 3: Commentary, Q&A, and Supplementary Dakini Practice 10:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT (no afternoon session)
Optional Guided Group Practice and Book DiscussionFive consecutive weekly sessions grounded in The Heart of Chö, Volume 3: Dakini Journey in the River of Blessing. Sundays, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT | May 10 – June 7Live, guided group practice with space for reflection, questions, and shared integration.
Practice Resources
Five Dakini Practice Resources – Online FreshLearn Module (Free)
Five Dakini Retreat Manual (DW Media Store) – Digital version available
Dakini Journey In the River of Blessing, The Heart of Chö Volume 3 (Amazon or Signed copy from DW Media Store)
Prjanaparamita & Five Dakinis artwork by Alimma A. (Dakini’s Whisper Store)
How to Register
Select your registration tier below to join this transformative journey:
Jade (Sangha) Members and Above: No Fee.
Non-Members & Friends of the Temple: $95.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the transformative energies of the Five Dakinis and find your center in a changing world.
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