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Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition

By: Christopher D. Wallis
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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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Eastern Philosophy Spirituality Physical Exercise Yoga Hinduism Eastern Philosophy

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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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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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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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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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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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A definitive overview

I was concerned by the "mouth noise" of the sample audio on the audible website but actually the sample audio is much worse than the majority of the boo - it turned out to be a non-issue.

A great overview that is broad and also quite thorough and has some in depth features too.
Christopher focuses on non-dual shiva-tantra which did leave me with some questions regarding other forms of tantra e,g, tantric buddhism, but I understand the choice to focus on this form of tantra.

As someone who has casually read about tantra and buddhism on and off for a few years this book really cleared up a lot and has really changed my perspective on Indian religion in particular.

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Everyone says it's good.

sounds pretty thorough but then I have nothing to compare it to.

seems as though he has some solid references too...so this is probably one of the few accurate western interpretations of the original saiva tantra teachings.

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Brilliant essential read on Classical Tantra

Groundbreaking, solid, authentic and in depth researched book. Narration is superb. Must read. It is a treasure.

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Love this book

This was such a well read audiobook , I love the chants , I have listened to it several times

Thank you Christopher

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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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