The Saundaryalahari (The Wave of Beauty) is a highly revered Sanskrit text attributed to the philosopher-saint Adi Shankaracharya, though its authorship is sometimes debated. The text is a hymn dedicated to the Goddess Tripurasundari, an embodiment of the divine feminine in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. It is both a profound devotional poem and a … Continue reading The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
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The path of Inner Light as presented in the Śiva Sūtra, from the Kashmir school of consciousness
The Śiva Sūtra, a foundational text of Kashmir Shaivism, offers profound insights into the nature of consciousness and self-realization. Composed of concise yet powerful aphorisms, the text serves as a guide for understanding the inner workings of the mind and the ultimate reality of Śiva, the universal consciousness. Though it does not explicitly reference phenomena … Continue reading The path of Inner Light as presented in the Śiva Sūtra, from the Kashmir school of consciousness
The Essence of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patantjali
Yoga: finding back the path to the ultimate source We will focus on the essence of Yoga, which can be found in the first 4 sutra's of Patanjali's writings on Yoga: 1. अथ योगानुशासनम् (Atha yoga-anuśāsanam) Translation: Now, the discipline of yoga begins. Atha (अथ):The word atha is often used in Sanskrit to denote an … Continue reading The Essence of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patantjali
Sex and stuff in Tantra Tibetan Teachings
And the sutra says: "Giving yourself up to the enjoyment of all desires at pleasure, by this practice you will soon attain the Buddha-nature; giving yourself up to the enjoyment of all desires at pleasure, united. with your own deity worship the self and. others. Success is not gained, by following ascetic vows and extreme … Continue reading Sex and stuff in Tantra Tibetan Teachings
The Crazy essence of Tantra
Trongsa dzong in Bhutan I start with a paragraph. This passage is from “A Critical Study of the GUHYASAMAJA TANTRA by Francesca Freniantle (1971): Then Vajradhara the King, the Body, Speech and Mind ofall Tathgatas, All-Highest, Lord, of the World, spoke aboutthe nature of the practice and, the true meaning of the dharma,the best of … Continue reading The Crazy essence of Tantra
Vajra way of the clear and complete enlightenment of all Tathāgatas
This passage is from "A Critical Study of the GUHYASAMAJA TANTRA by Francesca Freniantle (1971) It is a profound articulation of the Vajrayāna Buddhist understanding of enlightenment and the nature of meditation. It highlights the paradoxical and non-conceptual nature of ultimate reality, central to the tantric view. The Sutra Is: "Vajra way of the clear … Continue reading Vajra way of the clear and complete enlightenment of all Tathāgatas
The Yoga of the Illusory Body
The Yoga of the Illusory Body is an advanced tantric practice we will demonstrate on our youtube. t is essental to become a good yoga teacher to know this but it is a forgotten chapter in all teachings in the West! therefore we focus on it here. If we keep forgetting these instructions or are … Continue reading The Yoga of the Illusory Body
Powerful Tibetan Mantra Jinajik
"Jinajik" is a term found within Vajrayāna Buddhism, particularly in tantric practices. It serves as a mantra associated with the Buddha Vairocana, one of the Five Tathāgatas representing different aspects of enlightened consciousness. The term "Jinajik" translates to "conqueror among conquerors," highlighting Vairocana's embodiment of supreme enlightenment and his role in dispelling ignorance. In tantric … Continue reading Powerful Tibetan Mantra Jinajik
On a paragraph of the Guhyasamaja TANTRA
Pushkar - holy lake morning bath for vedic disciples I quote from the 1971 version of Francesca Freniantle the following 5 lines as they seem important to me! This paragraph is a vivid and symbolic depiction of tantric imagery, deeply rooted in the esoteric language of Vajrayāna Buddhism. Each phrase encapsulates profound spiritual meanings and … Continue reading On a paragraph of the Guhyasamaja TANTRA
Tantra of Insight: The Guhyasamāja Tantra: A Fundamental Text of Vajrayāna Buddhism
Akṣobhya Vajra The Guhyasamāja Tantra, often translated as "The Tantra of the Secret Assembly," is one of the most profound and influential texts in the tradition of Esoteric Buddhism (Vajrayāna). This tantra holds a place of exceptional importance within the Tibetan Buddhist canon, especially among the Gelug, Sakya, and Kagyu schools, where it is regarded … Continue reading Tantra of Insight: The Guhyasamāja Tantra: A Fundamental Text of Vajrayāna Buddhism
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