September 30, 2024

Image: Nikolas Alixopulos

Tantrik Studies

Our VBT series continues with Yuktis #10 and 11, which are interesting subtle practices for more experienced yogins.

April 30, 2024

Tantrik Studies

In this post, find out about my upcoming projects and recent publications. This post will be updated regularly as new material is published.

February 29, 2024

Tantrik yoga, practice texts

Tantrik Studies

Vijñana-bhairava-tantra verses 32-33: merging ...

Presenting verses 32 and 33 of that astonishing scripture, the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra. The practice of verse 32 is one of my personal favorites.

December 7, 2023

Image: Mt. Mahādev (S.W.)

Tantrik Studies

The Shiva Sutras

The first 32 sūtras of the Shiva-sūtras, compiled by Vasugupta in 850 CE, in a new translation.

December 7, 2023

Tantrik Studies

Vijñaana-bhairava-tantra: translation ...

8 English translations ~ 2 French ~ 1 German ~ 1 Spanish ~ 2 English renderings, compared verse by verse

Vijñaana-bhairava

Tantrik Studies

October 7, 2016

Tantrik yoga, practice texts

Will the real Vijñaana-bhairava please stand up?

Tantrik Studies

October 7, 2016

Tantrik yoga, practice texts

Will the real Vijñaana-bhairava please stand up?

One of the most fascinating, strange, mysterious, compelling practice texts in the history of yoga is the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra, “The Scripture of the Bhairava who is Consciousness.” This post analyzes the nature and content of this 1200-year-old scripture.