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I held my gaze steady, concentrating on the mandala's center. A luminous dimension opened up. I felt a deep stillness within me...

Ordained as one of the first Western Buddhist nuns and recognized as a reincarnation of a renowned eleventh-century Tibetan yogini, Lama Tsultrim Allione nonetheless yearned to become a mother, ultimately renouncing her vows so she could marry and have children. When she subsequently lost a child to SIDS, she found courage again in female Buddhist role models, and discovered a way to trans-form her pain into a path forward. Through Lama Tsultrim's story of loss and spiritual seeking, paired with her many years of expertise in mandala meditation, you will learn how to strengthen yourself by following this experiential journey to Tantric Buddhist practice.

The mandala was developed as a tool for spiritual transformation, and as you harness its power, it can serve as a guide to wholeness. With knowledge of the mandala of the five dakinis (female Buddhist deities who embody wisdom), you'll understand how to embrace the distinct energies of your own nature. Through practical, inspiring stories and guided meditations, Wisdom Rising invites you to explore an ancient yet accessible path to help shift your emotional challenges into empowerment and to restore your inner spirit, leading you toward the change you aspire to create in the world.