Recognition allows more energy to flow, and Machig's blessings can manifest more fully. To make this new phase of collecting Machig's lineage more empowered. Commenting on the recognition as Machig Labdrön, Lama Tsultrim said she thought the purpose was Allione was also independently recognised as Machig's emanation in Nepal by Lama Tsering Wangdu Rinpoche, holder of the lineage of Dampa Sangye (who had worked with Machig Labdrön to establish the Chöd practice in Tibet in the 11th Century). Lama Karma Nyitön Kunkhyab Chökyi Dorje offered Allione a self-arisen golden crystal phurba (ceremonial dagger), the only remaining tsa tsa made from the ashes of Machig's body (a mixture of clay and ash imprinted with an image of Machig dancing), texts of Machig's teachings, a hat with symbolic meaning designed by Machig, and various other treasures. At the site, Allione was recognized as an emanation of Machig Labdrön by the resident Lama, Karma Dorje Rinpoche, the 7th incarnation of the brother of Mikyö Dorje, the 8th Karmapa. In May and June 2007 Allione led a pilgrimage to Nepal and Tibet which included a visit to Sangri Khangmar ( Sangri County) where Machig Labdrön lived from the age of 37 to 99. An emanation continues the work of the original incarnation.

In Tibetan Buddhism it is believed that once beings such as Machig Labdrön attain enlightenment, they are no longer subject to the limitation of one body and may emanate into many different dimensions and forms. She was born in 1947 in Maine under the name Joan Rousmanière Ewing. Lama Tsultrim Allione (born Joan Rousmanière Ewing in 1947) is an American author and teacher who has studied in Tibetan Buddhism's Karma Kagyu lineage.īiography Early life and education

Women of Wisdom by Tsultrim Allione