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The Mahanirvana Tantra (2/2)

Spirituality, TantraSeptember 25, 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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 (1/2)

Spirituality, TantraSeptember 24, 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Increasing vitality the Tantric Way

Health, TantraAugust 5, 20211KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Yoga of Emotions – Transformation through rejection

Spirituality, TantraApril 14, 2021958Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Yoga of Emotions – attaining spiritual realisations by deepening our emotional experiences

Spirituality, Tantra, YogaDecember 18, 20203KViews 0Likes 24Comments

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…

The 7 Stages of Tantric Love making

Sexuality, TantraNovember 9, 20208KViews 2Likes 4Comments

Tantra is well known for openly embracing eroticism, but there are many misconceptions around what Tantric lovemaking actually is. In this article we’ll present a Tantric perspective on love making that will help you understand the major difference between the usual way we engage intimately and the Tantric way. Normally most people use love making…