The tantric way: Art, science, ritual

<p>Though its roots are in Hinduism, tantra's goals are the universal ones of self-knowledge and liberated joy. Its methods and effects transcend geography and era, and can be applied to everyday life. This historical survey explains the roles of astronomy, astrology, alchemy, and cosmology in tantrism. It discusses the different viewpoints of "left-hand" and "right-hand" tantrikas and their respective attitudes toward human sexuality and its place in ritual. The drawings and illustrations serve further to explain and instruct, thus providing a unique opportunity for close contact with one of the world's oldest practical methods of achieving an expanded and creative awareness of oneself. 228 illustrations, 18 in color.</p>

The Tantric Way: Art, Science, Ritual

Politics & Social Sciences

AJIT MOOKERJEE

Madhu Khanna

Philosophy

Thames&Hudson

<p>In the Western world interest in many forms of spiritual practice is widespread and growing. Tantra, the Indian cult of self-knowledge and liberated joy, is one of the best known. At the centre of its philosophy is the principle of awakening the viatl energy (Kundalini) that lies latent in each of us in order to channel it into spirital growth. Envisualized as a coiled serpent, the energy must be aroused through meditation. It then rises up through the energy centre (chakras) to unite with pure consciousness at the crown of the head. This book looks at the core experience of Tantra, the Kundalini awakening. Using both Indian sacred texts and modern accounts of Kundalini experience, the author explains its basic principles and techniques, and illustrates his text with a collection of ancient and modern Tantric art drawn from a wide range of original manuscript sources.</p>

Kundalini : Arousal of the Inner Energy

Parenting & Relationships

Tantra Asana a Way to Self-Realization

Kumar

Tantra Art: Its Philosophy & Physics

Rupa & Co. in collaboration with Ravi Kumar, Paris

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