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Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
- Narrated by: Christopher D. Wallis
- Length: 19 hrs and 4 mins
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Tantra Illuminated takes the listener on a fascinating journey to the very heart of original Tantra: its key teachings, foundational lineages, and transformative practices. Since the West's discovery of Tantra 100 years ago, there has been considerable fascination, speculation, and more than a little misinformation about this spiritual movement. Now, for the first time in the English language, Tantra Illuminated presents an accessible introduction to this sacred tradition that began 1,500 years ago in the far north of India. Using translations from primary Sanskrit sources and offering a profound look at spiritual practice, this book reveals Tantra's rich history and powerful teachings.
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- Kesava
- 24-06-16
Wonderful
Good fortune I stumbled on this book. Oh I wish I had been given this as an insight when I was a boy and watched all these rituals in temples in Tamilnadu. I was so ready to merge to my favourite God. Without knowing the significance of the rituals they became meaningless superstition to me. Tantra can easily revive in India if the teaching in this book were given to young children there. I see so many with passion and faith there. Most will loose their innocence in due time.
From personal perspective I am relieved to know that karmic patterns are can be lost by changing ones entire being. I highly recommend it.
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- Marina Stan
- 09-09-18
Beautiful!
I absolutely loved this book, I found it extremely insightful, without it being too "heavy", given the philosophical subject. I recommend it to anyone interested in yoga, in general.
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- JMG
- 22-11-21
Certainly recommended!
Fantastic insights shared that shed light on contemporary and ancient concepts, describing the complexities of the transition and at times resistance of cultures and societies to adapt in tandem. Contextualises much, and delivers a sound basis of tantra, dispelling myths and decolonialising misconceptions and understanding.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-01-24
Scholarly and engaging!
This is an outstanding work. A labour of love, knowledge, and experience. A deeply felt work by the author and wonderfully narrated by him. Thank you!
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- Martin Smith
- 07-09-22
utterly illuminating this shines
broken down concisely and equitably, the history, philosophy and practices of tantra are given real breath by Christopher Wallis
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- Anonymous User
- 26-11-19
Everybody drawn to a deeper understanding of tantra should listen to this book.
Everybody drawn to a deeper understanding of tantra should listen to this book.
Very inspiring to hear the author read in such a natural way.
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- Steven K Park
- 17-01-24
This book is unique
A must own for anyone on the path. Christopher's teachings of tantra are engaging and powerfully effective
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- Jess Sabbath
- 04-01-17
more genuine than other tantra books I've read
although this book dosnt entirely match up with the understanding of traditional tantra that I study with Shri Kali, it clears up a lot of the confusion that new age neo tantra has created in day to day understanding.
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- tuomas
- 10-07-22
exceptional work by a scholar practitioner.
Wallis breaks ground by bringing ancient world view and practice of non-dual shaiva tantra available to english language audience in academically respectable manner. Heartily recimmended!
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- SJRod
- 18-07-17
Excellent
An amazing book read with authority and passion. I loved this book and will need to listen to it again and again. to get all the information from it. Highly recommended
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