Embodying wisdom – what is Initiation?

*Because of the rain, we'll meet in our indoor location close to Alexanderplatz*

“Q: Can the outer Guru grant initiation (diksha)?
M: He can give all kinds of initiations, but the initiation into Reality must come from within.
Q: Who gives the ultimate initiation?
M: It is self-given." (Nissargadatta Maharaj)"

Initiation is a process of transmitting and embodying wisdom into the practicioner. There are many methods and ways of transmission in different traditions.

Let’s spend an afternoon talking about initiation and how the embodiement of wisdom is created.

You may watch one or few of the following Videos for inspiration:

• Tantra and Yoga Teachers Uriel Yariv and Blandine Wegener on stages of the spiritual path: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4zjzYpjzGBE&t=0s
• Amoda Maa interviewed by Guru Viking about relationship and initiation/enlightenment: https://youtu.be/eBbw3py_mOY?si=zSS0Ju9SnmCPB9xa&t=2489
• Lama Tsultrim Allione on the feminine Dakini as the initiating principle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF8LVISFLmc (short 3 minutes) and https://youtu.be/fyFUe0lv-f4?si=OOA29UBGMdeyabdA&t=345 (around 30 minutes)
• Vipassana teacher Beth Upton on meeting her teacher Pa Auk Sayadaw: https://youtu.be/yNI35TBibko?si=CT11IJezc1B7NhnP&t=1176
• Swami Sarvapryananda on initiation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qtRLij0zXY
• Swami Bhaskarananda on Initiation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhYCi91of0U