What is Tantra?

WARNING: This episode contains depictions of violence, references to sexual acts and mild nudity.In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood tradition of Tantra or Tantrism.Sources/Suggested Reading:Bharati, Agehananda (1965). "The Tantric Tradition". B.I. Publications.Bhattacharyya, N.N. (2005). "History of the Tantric Religion". Second Revised Edition. Manohar.Dyczkowski, Mark S.G. (1987). "The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism". State University of New York Press.Einoo, Shingo (ed.) (2009). "Genesis and Development of Tantrism". University of Tokyo.Harper, Katherine Anne & Robert L. Brown (2002). "The Roots of Tantra". State University of New York Press.Muller-Ortega, Paul Eduardo (1989). "The Triadic Heart of Siva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the Non-Dual Shaivism of Kashmir". State University of New York Press.Wallis, Christopher D. (2013). "Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition". Mattamayura.White, David Gordon (2000). "Tantra in Practice". Princeton University Press.#Tantra #Shaivism #Buddhism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.