Up until a couple of years ago I use to live a “normal” north American life. I went to university, studied physical therapy, and practiced professionally for two years. After a while, I started feeling like something was missing. So I quit, packed a bag and left for Asia, looking for something, but no idea…
Chapters 5 and 6
In chapters 5 and 6 we learn in great detail various rites and rituals that can be carried out in order to worship Shakti. These are accompanied with many mantras that are to be repeated. Here is an example of one of these mantras;
“O Adya Kali, Who abidest in the…
The Mahanirvana Tantra consists of a dialogue between Shiva and his consort Parvati (a manifestation of Shakti that is associated with nurturing and kind qualities). They are atop a mountain and Parvati is asking Shiva about the Yugas (the ages), and which are the best scriptures and practices for each Yuga. She is worried about…
Tantrics address the issue of vitality in a very specific way. Not by following general rules or dogma, not by ignoring their bodys’ signals, but by increasing awareness and understanding the sources of vitality as well as what depletes us.
Diet and vitality are deeply connected, but it’s important to understand that each person has…
What do you do when you feel bad? When someone rejects you or when you are angry or scared? Do you lose control or do you suppress and swallow the bad feeling? Do you become indifferent or do you just run away from the situation?
The unique wisdom of Tantra presents a number of simple…
An intense emotional experience such as fear, joy or sadness can shatter the ego into pieces and bring enlightenment. In this article we’ll explore the Tantric perspective on the 9 basic human emotions, the rasas, and how by experiencing them in a particular way we can transform them into spiritual tools.
What is spiritual enlightenment? Is…