Ep157: Mountain Yogini - Tseyang Osel

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A Buddhist yogini named Seyang Uso shares her journey of solitude in remote mountains, discussing challenges, practices, and reflections as a female practitioner. She emphasizes devotion, attachment, and heart advice while overcoming obstacles and finding liberation through hair shaving and energy experiences at Chittanamda Doom.

Insights

  • Seyang Uso's journey as a Buddhist yogini involved solitary retreats in remote mountains to enhance her practice and self-discovery, facing challenges like weather, health, and loneliness.
  • Themes of devotion, attachment, and heart advice for aspiring practitioners are discussed, emphasizing the importance of determination, decision-making, and not getting attached to one place for progress in practice, regardless of gender.

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Recent questions

  • How did Seyang Uso spend her twenties?

    In her twenties, Seyang Uso spent most of her time in solitary retreat in remote mountain areas, focusing on her practice as a Buddhist yogini.

  • What inspired Seyang Uso to become a yogini?

    Seyang Uso was inspired by a strong feeling in her teens to become a practitioner, seeking guidance from a male practitioner, which led her to pursue a path as a yogini.

  • What challenges did Seyang Uso face in the mountains?

    Seyang Uso faced challenges like weather, health issues, and loneliness while spending months in remote mountains, highlighting the practicalities and dangers of such solitary retreats.

  • What practices does Seyang Uso emphasize in her journey?

    Seyang Uso practices Vajrayogini and five elements, focusing on clarity and visualization, while also reflecting on the importance of time, temple, and devotion in her practice as a female practitioner.

  • How does Seyang Uso overcome attachment in her journey?

    Seyang Uso shares her personal journey of shaving her hair to overcome attachment and experience liberation, emphasizing that it doesn't mean becoming a nun but is about feeling energy and blessings in her practice as a yogini.

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Summary

00:00

"Seyang Uso: Female Yogini's Solitary Retreat"

  • Seyang Uso, a Buddhist yogini, spent most of her twenties in solitary retreat in remote mountain areas.
  • She shares her childhood story, inspiration to become a yogini, and attraction to solitary retreat.
  • Tseyang discusses the practicalities and dangers of spending months in remote mountains.
  • She highlights the unique challenges faced by female practitioners in today's world.
  • Tseyang expresses her love for Vajrayogini practice and the impact of Kirimnaldjor on subtle body channels.
  • Themes of devotion, attachment, and heart advice for aspiring practitioners are also discussed.
  • Seyang's upbringing was in a middle-class family in a small village near a town.
  • She dropped out of high school and later pursued a computer course at a temple.
  • Inspired by a strong feeling in her teens, Seyang desired to be a practitioner, seeking guidance from a male practitioner.
  • Her decision to embark on solitary retreats in high mountains was driven by a desire to enhance her practice and find herself, despite facing challenges like weather, health, and loneliness.

24:39

Female practitioner's journey in high mountains

  • Carries champa, sampa, chocolate, and supplements for energy in high mountains
  • Uses a small, lightweight tent for accommodation in the mountains
  • Encounters challenges as a female practitioner in isolated places
  • Overcomes fear of new faces and challenges in the mountains
  • Struggles with carrying a heavy backpack and necessary items for longer stays
  • Relies on food for practice in the absence of inner sustenance
  • Practices Vajrayogini and five elements, emphasizing clarity and visualization
  • Describes the importance of time, temple, and devotion in practice
  • Reflects on the challenges and experiences of being a female practitioner
  • Shares personal journey of shaving hair to overcome attachment and experience liberation

49:52

Shaving for Buddha: Energy, Determination, Progress

  • The speaker shares their experience of shaving their hair to feel the energy of Buddha at a place called Chittanamda Doom.
  • They emphasize that shaving hair doesn't mean becoming a nun but is about feeling energy and blessings.
  • Wearing a specific robe, like a danju, is comfortable and practical for practitioners, making travel easier.
  • The speaker advises female practitioners to have strong determination, make decisions, and not lose hope, encouraging both male and female practitioners to challenge themselves.
  • They discuss their upcoming practice in a challenging mountain location, excited about a new practice they will undertake.
  • The speaker finds challenges inspiring and believes they encourage determination in practice.
  • They mention the importance of not getting attached to one place as a practitioner, moving around to different locations for stronger connections and progress in practice.
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