Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini by Daniel Odier
An experiential journey through the secret teachings and self-realization practices of the Kashmiri yogini tradition
“For all of the lovers of Daniel Odier’s thirty years of offerings, Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini is a culminating treasure from one of the great tantric teacher-practitioner- scholars of our timeDaniel’s sharing of the heart to heart transmission from Kashmiri yogini Lalita Devi elucidates and enlivens the inner teachings, meditations, visualizations, poetry, dance, and living practices for realizing and embodying the transforming natural state of Mahamudra. Savor this transforming offering and prepare to be pierced by the wisdom from the heart of the yoginis.” * Shiva Rea, author of Tending the Heart Fire *
“It is rare to find such vivid and beautiful descriptions of the sacred oral teachings and living transmissions of a yogini master to her student. To receive them embedded between translations of foundational philosophical texts of the Kashmir Shaivite traditions as well as the mystical poetry of Lalla is a gift of even more scintillating wisdom. Behind and within such beautiful language, the different voices presented in this precious book weave together a united transmission of the heart that illuminates Mahamudra. Daniel Odier’s Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini is an invitation and an opening into a wellspring of ancient embodied yogini heart wisdom.” * Laura Amazzone, author of Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power *
“Now, more than forty-five years after the teachings of the Kashmiri Mahamudra tradition were first transmitted to him in the Himalayas by his master, the yogini Lalita Devi, Daniel Odier himself has become a master of these teachings. Through a dazzling mix of his vivid recollections of his encounters with Lalita, his erudite exploration of the key ancient Kashmiri Mahamudra texts, and his presentation of the 14th-century devotional poetry of Lalla, Odier eloquently imparts to us in Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini daily practices that create a life of tranquility and insight.” * Elliott Goldberg, author of The Path of Modern Yoga *
“It is rare to find such vivid and beautiful descriptions of the sacred oral teachings and living transmissions of a yogini master to her student. To receive them embedded between translations of foundational philosophical texts of the Kashmir Shaivite traditions as well as the mystical poetry of Lalla is a gift of even more scintillating wisdom. Behind and within such beautiful language, the different voices presented in this precious book weave together a united transmission of the heart that illuminates Mahamudra. Daniel Odier’s Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini is an invitation and an opening into a wellspring of ancient embodied yogini heart wisdom.” * Laura Amazzone, author of Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power *
“Now, more than forty-five years after the teachings of the Kashmiri Mahamudra tradition were first transmitted to him in the Himalayas by his master, the yogini Lalita Devi, Daniel Odier himself has become a master of these teachings. Through a dazzling mix of his vivid recollections of his encounters with Lalita, his erudite exploration of the key ancient Kashmiri Mahamudra texts, and his presentation of the 14th-century devotional poetry of Lalla, Odier eloquently imparts to us in Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini daily practices that create a life of tranquility and insight.” * Elliott Goldberg, author of The Path of Modern Yoga *
Recognized as a leading Tantra master of the West, Daniel Odier received a mystical initiation from the tantric yogini Lalita Devi. He also studied with Kalu Rinpoche and received dharma transmission from a Chinese Chan Master. He founded the Tantra/Chan center in Paris, has taught courses on Eastern spiritual traditions at the University of California, and gives workshops worldwide. His books include Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love and Tantric Kali. He lives in Switzerland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781644112083 |
| ISBN 10 | 1644112086 |
| Title | Crazy Wisdom of the Yogini |
| Author | Daniel Odier |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 2021-08-19 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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