About Yogini Abhaya Devi

Yogini Abhaya Devi is a dedicated teacher and practitioner of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, known for her profound insights and teachings. Her spiritual journey began early, driven by a quest to understand reality and spiritual experiences. With her life companion Yogi Prabodha Jnana, she explored various philosophies until encountering Guru Padmasambhava's transformative teachings, which deeply influenced her perspective. Training under esteemed Nyingma lineage masters like Kyabje Penor Rinpoche and Kyabje Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, she was ordained as a yogini (naljorma) and immersed herself in intense meditation and solitary retreats in the Himalayas. In 2008, guided by Kyabje Penor Rinpoche, she co-founded a Dharma center in Bangalore and in 2016, established "Way of Bodhi" with Yogi Prabodha to make Buddhism accessible globally, emphasizing wisdom-awareness in daily life.
Yogini Abhaya Devi is a dedicated teacher and practitioner of Buddhist philosophy and meditation, known for her profound insights and teachings. Her spiritual journey began early, driven by a quest to understand reality and spiritual experiences. With her life companion Yogi Prabodha Jnana, she explored various philosophies until encountering Guru Padmasambhava's transformative teachings, which deeply influenced her perspective. Training under esteemed Nyingma lineage masters like Kyabje Penor Rinpoche and Kyabje Karma Kuchen Rinpoche, she was ordained as a yogini (naljorma) and immersed herself in intense meditation and solitary retreats in the Himalayas. In 2008, guided by Kyabje Penor Rinpoche, she co-founded a Dharma center in Bangalore and in 2016, established "Way of Bodhi" with Yogi Prabodha to make Buddhism accessible globally, emphasizing wisdom-awareness in daily life.
Lukhang Temple mural depicting Dzogchen anuyoga practices such as tummo which work with the subtle body channels

List of well-known Dzogchen Teachers

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Rinpoche, Vajrayāna
In the realm of contemporary Dogzen teachers, a diverse array of masters and practitioners offer profound teachings and guidance worldwide. Introduction to Dzogchen Teachings Dzogchen, often referred to as the "Great Perfection," is a profound teaching and meditation practice within Tibetan Buddhism. It emphasizes direct realization of one's true nature, known as rigpa, beyond conceptual frameworks and intellectual understanding. Considered the pinnacle of spiritual attainment, Dzogchen teaches that every being possesses intrinsic wisdom and purity, which can be .
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