Nepal, with its unique confluence of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, offers a fertile ground for understanding the Yogini tradition in its layered complexity. The chapters of this book are structured to reflect both a chronological and thematic exploration of this rich heritage.

This book, therefore, is both a continuation and a culmination-a continuation of my longstanding engagement with the Yogini tradition, and a culmination of my experiences, reflections, and research in the sacred landscapes of Nepal. It seeks to bridge the gap between scholarship and sensibility, offering a perspective that is at once analytical and evocative.