
left: Vajra Ma; right: Ava, Presiding Priestess of Temple
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Vajra Ma's
Suggested Reading List |
Many
women ask for recommendations on books they can read to learn more about goddess
and womens spirituality. Vajra Ma is a most respected teacher here at the
Temple
she visits frequently from her home base in Oregon. Below is her
suggested reading list to continue to educate yourself about Goddess. This list is by no means comprehensive, but a starter list for those who are drawn to the Goddess. |
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Goddess
Studies:
The
Spiral Dance by Starhawk
The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler
Lady
of the Beasts by Buffie Johnson
The Once and Future Goddess by Elinor
Gadon
The Language of the Goddess by Marija Gimbutas
The Great
Cosmic Mother by Barbara Mor and Monica Sjoo |
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Feminist
Spirituality:
Shakti
Woman by Vicki Noble
The Politics of Womens Spirituality by
Charlene Spretnak ed.
The Holy Book of Women's Mysteries by Z Budapest
Women's
Rites, Women's Mysteries: Creating Ritual in the Dianic Wiccan Tradition by
Ruth Barrett |
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Feminist
Studies:
Gyn/Ecology by Mary Daly |
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Astrology:
Astrology
for Yourself (workbook) by Demetra George and Dennis Bloch
(out of print
- hunt used-book stores and used-book web sites) |
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BodyKnowing:
Wheels
of Life by Anodea Judith |
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Traditional
Wisdom Teachings:
Voices
of Our Ancestors by Dhyani Ywahoo |
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Books
on Tantra:
Spiritual
Sex by Nik Douglas
Passionate Enlightenment by Miranda Shaw
Tantric Yoga by David Frawley
Kali's
Odiyyas: A Shaman's True Story of Initiation by Amarananda Bhairavan
Tantric
Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love by Daniel Odier
"The
last two books contain what I call authentic Feminine Knowledge, that is, spiritual
teachings and wisdom which are not distorted or diluted by a history of male domination.
The teachings are world and woman affirming, rather than world-negating "transcendence".
Ironically, both are written by men. But the teachings recorded are only once-removed,
these men were taught directly by women who held the Feminine Knowledge and I
feel the women's teachings come through intact. I have personally met and worked
with both of these male teachers."
~ Vajra Ma |
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Vajra
Ma founded Woman Mysteries of the Ancient Future Sisterhood in 1989. She is a
Priestess, educator, sacred dancer and performer and a shamanic healer. She holds
ministerial credentials through the Reformed Congregation of the Goddess and Circle
of Aradia.
Designing and facilitating women's ritual since 1986, she has
integrated Goddess knowledge and feminist spirituality with experiential body
wisdom (the conscious awareness of subtle body energies) to forge Woman Mysteries
of the Ancient Future Sisterhood, a modern mystery school and Priestess lineage
based in the Tantric Dance of Feminine Power.
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She has been featured in
The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Goddess Meditations and is a contributor
to Daughters of the Goddess: Healing, Identity and Empowerment, an anthology of
women's spiritual work in America.
Vajra Ma developed her mastery of energetic
work over two decades through work such as the subtle movement explorations of
Continuum and Tantric Dance and other dance studies including Middle Eastern,
Sufi, folk and ballet. 15 years healing work as a bodyworker, formal study of
psychic and magical skills. In addition to her BA and two years graduate work
in Theatre Arts she has an extensive professional background as actress, vocalist,
director, and teacher.
Vajra Ma is a compassionate and skillful guide for
women and men ready to unfold into their innate power. Contact
Vajra Ma at:
or 541/292-6310 |