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Dakini

Well hello there little one! Today, I’m going to tell you about something called a dakini. Have you ever heard of it before? No? Well, it’s a very fascinating thing that comes from Buddhism.

A dakini is kind of like a goddess or a spirit. But unlike a regular goddess who is usually very calm and peaceful, a dakini is very fierce and powerful. They are usually depicted as beautiful women who are flying through the air on a cloud or a bird.

In Buddhism, dakini are thought to help people on their spiritual journey. They are like guides who can help you get to where you want to go. They can help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

But you might be wondering, why are they so powerful? Well, that’s because dakini are often associated with something called “enlightened wisdom.” This means that they have a very deep understanding of the world and everything in it. They can help you understand things too, if you ask them nicely.

So, like I said before, dakini are kind of like goddesses, but they are also like guides and wise teachers. If you ever see a picture or a statue of one, you can think of them as your own personal superhero who is there to help you on your journey.
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