The tantric tradition plays a major role in Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism, yet its teachings and philosophy are still little understood and often distorted in the West. The powerful erotic and sensual symbolism of the literature and the apparently amoral tendencies of the teachings, and the care with which their inner meaning has been guarded have made objective study of them difficult. This classic text offers an in-depth study of the literature and philosophy of the tantric tradition, one of the central themes of Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism. The author analyzes from within the literary, liguistic, ideological, philosophical and ritualistic patterns of tantrism illustrating them with passages from the Indian and Tibetan texts. Bharati gives emphasis to mantra, intitiation, male-female polarity, symbolism and to the history and development of tantrism.

Examines the philosophy of tantra yoga and discusses methods for achieving an elevated state of consciousness through sexuality

Product Description: With more than two million copies sold in more than a dozen languages, the Art & Imagination series provides illustrated introductions by distinguished writers and scholars to the worlds of mythology, symbols, and sacred traditions...read more

Shares tantric secrets for deepening relationships, intimacy, and passion, and discusses harmony, communication, and healing (view table of contents)

Explains the secrets of the ancient Indian philosophy of Tantra, that teaches, through rituals and exercises, methods of reaching the heights of sexual ecstasy

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Shares tantric secrets for deepening relationships, intimacy, and passion, and discusses harmony, communication, and healing

Product Description: Tantra has been defined as a “mystical philosophy” and as an unorthodox branch of Buddhism, Hindism, and Jainism. It has also been described as an occult technique concerned primarily with polarity and sexual practices. Although each of these definitions contains an element of truth, none of them is complete...read more

The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.

Product Description: Clarification of the principles and symbolism of this surprisingly modern religious tradition.

Product Description: This collection of rare erotic and Tantric literature is drawn from classical, medieval, and modern periods, lavishly illustrated with Tantric paintings.  (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Collection of papers.

Såamråajyalakòsmåipåiòthikåa, part of åAkaâsabhairavakalpa, Hindu tantric encyclopaedic work; a study.

Explains the basic tenets behind Tantric sex, with illustrated instructions on creating sacred space, breathing, focusing the mind, and freeing the sexual wave. Reprint.

Product Description: The Hindu pantheon is rich in images of the divine feminine—deities representing a wide range of symbolic, social, and meditative meanings. David Kinsley's new book documents a highly unusual group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses, the Mahavidyas, many of whom are strongly associated with sexuality and violence...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)