Vajrayogini is the victorious Diamond Queen of Dakini Land and is depicted in Tibetan Vajrayogini thangka painitings. Vajrayogini is a meditation deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. She is the manifestation of the clear light of bliss of all the Buddhas. Her name literally means the ‘diamond female yogi’. She represents the essence of all Buddhas.

Vajrayogini is the principal female deity of the Chakrasamvara Tantra. Later, her sadhana evolved to become a stand-alone practice. The most famous practice associated with Vajrayogini is chod and the six yogas of Naropa.

Vajrayogini has many different forms. She is usually depicted in red color with one face and two hands holding a curved knife and skull cup in traditional Vajrayogini thangka paintings. The curved knife represents the fact that she cuts all defilements. The cup represents what in Sanskrit is called mahasukha, which means “the great bliss”.

Vajrayogini is sometimes visualized in a form of Vajravarahi with a sow’s head. This form is associated with triumph over ignorance. The pig is associated with ignorance in Buddhism. The practice of vajrayogini is said to be ideal for this degenerate age. It is easy to apply and it brings powerful blessings. It is especially well-suited to those with strong desirous attachments.

The practice of Vajrayogini was very popular among the eighty-four Mahasiddhas of India. Many of them gained their realization through the practice of Chakrasamvara and Vajrayogini. Among them were such great masters as Acinta, Dhobipa, and Virupa.