Yoginī

The term is used for female practitioners of yoga as well as divine goddesses and enlightened mothers. “Recognize the tendencies that make you unique.” -Paramahansa Yogananda

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Compassion

Buddhist tradition speaks of two levels of bodhichitta, or compassionate mind. On the relative level, compassion consists of intentional acts of kindness. On an absolute level, bodhichitta requires a total recognition of the nondual nature of reality. Abiding in the selflessness of our true nature, compassionate actions occur spontaneously without thought or premeditation, as expressions of enlightened awareness.

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