This post explores, in considerable detail, two verses of the VBT focused on sacred sound: the first about tuning into the ever-existent resonance and the second about the traditional Tantrik practice of uccāra.
Our VBT series continues with Yuktis #10 and 11, which are interesting subtle practices for more experienced yogins.
In this post, find out about my upcoming projects and recent publications. This post will be updated regularly as new material is published.
Presenting verses 32 and 33 of that astonishing scripture, the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra. The practice of verse 32 is one of my personal favorites.
The first 32 sūtras of the Shiva-sūtras, compiled by Vasugupta in 850 CE, in a new translation.
8 English translations ~ 2 French ~ 1 German ~ 1 Spanish ~ 2 English renderings, compared verse by verse
8 English translations ~ 2 French ~ 1 German ~ 1 Spanish ~ 2 English renderings, compared verse by verse
The VBT series continues with a study of verse 31, on the khecarī mudrā, which most previous translators have not been able to explicate.
The 12 Chakras of the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra’s system and how to work with them.
What is the real, original Kundalinī Yoga? Sharing some fascinating sources on the topic from the 16th, 18th, and 20th centuries.
The Vātūlanātha-Sūtras, the "sutras of the Intoxicated Lord" or the "sutras of the Wild Master," were written down over 1000 years ago and first published 100 years ago in Kashmīr, but never comprehensibly translated into English until now.
Materials for the contemplation of the Twelve Kālīs, the most important and most ‘secret’ doctrine of the Krama lineage, collated in one place (and translated) for the first time online. Part three of three.
Materials for the contemplation of the Twelve Kālīs, the most important and most ‘secret’ doctrine of the Krama lineage, collated in one place (and translated) for the first time online. PART TWO.
Materials for the contemplation of the Twelve Kālīs, the most important and most ‘secret’ doctrine of the Krama lineage, collated in one place (and translated) for the first time online.
Technique #2 of the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra, in detail. Also: an explanation of the central channel of the subtle body.
The first and foundational practice of the VBT, described in careful detail. It’s simple yet nuanced. And it’s powerful.
In these beautiful verses, the relation of Shiva and Shakti is described in elegantly simple terms.
Why is Karnātaka - one of the regions of South India - the Land of Yoga? Discover its rich heritage in this post.
Read this post to find out the most sublime answer to a spiritual question ever given.
This blog post details the little-known Krama lineage, a Goddess-centered path of nondual Tantra that holds the most powerful secret teachings of the entire tradition, in this author’s view. Note: this post contains previously unpublished revelations.
Explore Bhairavi’s fascinating proposals for the nature of ultimate reality in depth.
The first two verses of the VBT, in depth. Begin your exploration of this sacred scripture here.
This post carefully unpacks the distinction between first-order reality and second-order reality and why it matters. Bonus material: how to have difficult conversations, and what ‘gaslighting’ really means.
What is ‘enlightenment’? Is it the same as spiritual awakening? Is there more than one kind? What are the stages of awakening? Here’s the simple & clear nutshell version you can share with friends.
Finally, a blog post that breaks down the original meanings of Kundalini in the context of the tradition that coined the term: classical Tantrik Yoga.
My translation of the first chapter of the great Tantric master Utpaladeva’s magnum opus.
- 'Tantric sex'
- Abhinavagupta
- awakening
- Awakening
- Awareness
- Bhagavad Gītā
- bodha
- boundaries
- cakra
- chakra
- choice
- creativity
- deity
- dharma
- divine nature
- divine will
- emotions
- energy
- enlightenment
- essence nature
- fear
- freedom
- happiness
- History of tantra
- joy
- Kashmir
- kundalini
- Liberation
- liberation
- Light on Tantra
- Light on the Tantras
- mantra
- mind
- music
- Near enemies to the truth
- Oṃ namaḥ shivāya
- presence
- purpose
- realization
- relationships
- revelation
- sacred scripture
- samskaras
- Sanskrit
- secret teachings
- Self-inquiry
- shaivism
- shakti
- Spiritual philosophy
- tantra
- tantra illuminated
- Tantraloka
- Tantrasara
- Tantrāloka
- the recognition sutras
- tibetan buddhism
- trust
- truth
- ultimate truth
- Vijñaana-bhairava
- Yogini wisdom
- Śiva-sūtra
Publicaciones de blog ahora disponibles en español!
Parte 1 de una entrevista con Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis.
El ‘Yoga de Deidades’ es uno de los aspectos menos comprendidos del Yoga Tántriko. El término se refiere a la práctica Tántrika por excelencia, que es la de invocar aspectos de la Única Consciencia divina e identificarse con ellos.
¿Cuál es la naturaleza de dios? Este pasaje está conformado por los primeros 10 versos de una discusión de 34 versos en torno a la Naturaleza de Dios.
La cultura popular occidental tiende a establecer dos centros primarios de nuestro ser además del cuerpo: la mente (punto focal de los pensamientos) y corazón (punto focal de los sentimientos). Esto se contrapone por completo al modelo indio, donde ‘mente’ y ‘corazón’ se traducen con la misma palabra en sánscrito (chitta)
todo lo que existe es un campo de energía, infinito y autoconsciente, que aquí llamamos Luz de la Consciencia. Todo lo que se manifiesta no es más que la Luz manifestándose en esa forma
Hoy en día, “Tantra” es una palabra que se ha puesto de moda en el mundo occidental moderno. ¿A qué nos referimos cuando decimos el término “Tantra clásico”?
En esta publicación continúo con la traducción del primer capítulo de “Luz sobre los Tantras”: Sobre el Conocimiento y la Ignorancia, las Ataduras y la Liberación (versos 22-51).
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Exploring the first two verses of the Spaciousness section of the scripture. The practices of these two verses specifically connect sound & spaciousness (śabda and śūnya).