In many spiritual traditions, it is implied that spiritual practitioners should suffer and experience pain. In the 4 noble truths of Buddha, the first noble truth is that reality is suffering. There is also the prominent symbol of the crucifixion, which shows the suffering of Christ in Catholicism.
In tantra, suffering and pain are teachers,…
In this article, we talk about two ways to avoid the deal-making ego games in the bedroom. Firstly, if you feel you want to do something because you want to get something back, don't do it. Anything you do with a personal interest will drag you down into sexuality and not uplift you into eros.…
Research indicates that individuals who feel lonely tend to be poor listeners. Regardless of age, cultural background, or social status, that is what overlaps. They are lonely because they are so busy with themselves and not ready to open up to others. What Tantra suggests is to take responsibility, to be active and learn how…
In different mystical traditions, we find the fundamental law of three. It is one of the most mysterious yet, at the same time, one of the most applicable laws of the alchemical and spiritual traditions. In a Jewish text, it says: “One will take one direction, the other one will take another direction, and the…
We’ve all been there: At the end of an inspiring retreat or workshop, our aspiration is burning brightly and we feel dedicated to practice more, to meditate more, and to go deeper into our new way of being. But as we return to daily life, we are bombarded with work, social media, relationships, and more.…
We might wonder: why does the tantric path need to be different for a woman? Indeed, there is not much difference. The female tantric aspirant will follow a similar general path from ignorance to enlightenment, progressing from overcoming the ego to awakening the soul, and ultimately revealing the Self. The path is the same for…