September 30, 2024

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Tantrik Studies

Vijñaana-bhairava-tantra verses 36 & 37

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

Vijñaana-bhairava-tantra verses 36 & 37

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.

My Ten Books

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.

Vijñana-bhairava-tantra verses 32-33: merging the sensual spaces

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.

The Shiva Sutras

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-tantra: translation concordance, Part 2

Tantrik Studies

January 31, 2018

Practical teachings, Near enemies

Near Enemy #3: I want to be my best self

Tantrik Studies

January 31, 2018

Practical teachings, Near enemies

Near Enemy #3: I want to be my best self

How can wanting to grow and become a better person be a problem on the spiritual path? This post discusses the disguised self-hatred implicit in the self-improvement project, and provides you with food for thought that could be a game-changer for you. Photo: TJ Best

Tantrik Studies

January 7, 2016

Tantrik yoga

What You Really Want

Tantrik Studies

January 7, 2016

Tantrik yoga

What You Really Want

This post, the product of years of contemplation, explores the dimensions and importance of desire on the spiritual path. To understand what you really want, and how it manifests naturally when you get out of your own way, you need to understand more about who you really are.