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Tantra teaches us to become familiar with our mystical nature

According to Tantra, the human being is a miniature universe. All that is found in the cosmos can be found within each individual. By embracing Tantra, we become more complete...

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Tantra teaches that lovemaking between a man and woman, when entered into with awareness, is a gateway to both sexual and spiritual ecstasy. In India, traditional Tantrikas spent many years under the guidance of a spiritual teacher and engaged in elaborate yogic rituals to purify and master the body and mind. These practices were intended to awaken the powerful psychic energies through which the adept could enter into higher states of consciousness When a disciple was deemed ready he or she partook in sexual rites with a partner.
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Reclaiming Our Sacred Sexuality - Throughout history both Gods and Goddesses expressed cultural ideals, but in most Western cultures over the past couple thousand years, male figures have been predominant. Recently some of these societies have begun to reclaim Goddesses. The necessity for balance in the cosmos calls in the feminine as a counter-balance to a very male-dominant society. The story of women's history, is a story of fecundity, sexuality, ancient Goddess worship, the honoring of earth-based spirituality, ritual, and more. The feminine Yin essence in Tantra is Shakti, the counterpart to Shiva, the male or Yang dimension. Both are vital in the cosmology of the universe, and the two together offer the balance needed for humans to be sane, dynamic, loving, and fruitful.
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The esoteric teachings of Tantra - Tantra does not advocate an epicurian or libertine philosophy. Quite the contrary, the practices which involve behavior which is regarded by conventional Hinduism as 'sinful' (such as eating meat, drinking alcohol, and having sexual union), normally requiring expatiatory behavior, are supposed to only be engaged in by spiritually advanced practicioners in the appropriate ritual context. A set of alternative practices are recommended by Tantra for general use (substituting sweets for meat, and praying and chanting for sexual union). (It should also be noted the Hindu concept which we describe here as sin is somewhat different than the Christian version).
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Ancient Teachings of Tantra - According to the philosophy of Tantra, the entire universe is a manifestation of pure consciousness. In manifesting the universe, this pure consciousness seems to become divided into two poles or aspects, neither of which can exist without the other. According to Tantra, the human being is a miniature universe. All that is found in the cosmos can be found within each individual, and the same principles that apply to the universe apply in the case of the individual being.
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Tantric Healing - By embracing Tantra, we become more "real," more "complete." We recogzine and stimulating our inherent sensual spirituality, we discover parts of ourselves that have remained asleep or have been repressed. With Tantra, an energy is released that is evolutionary and "upwardly motivated." We can learn to use this energy for pleasure, for achieving our worldly goals, and for aiding our spiritual evolution. Familiarity with Tantra can help a person to enjoy life to the fullest. It can help do away with guilt or fear, break down self imposed or limiting cultural boundaries, and guide us in our search for solutions. Tantra teaches us to become familiar with our mystical nature, and when we do so, our boundaries expand. We enter into new domains of awareness. We become empowered, more fulfilled, and more perfect.
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Books about tantra

Sex and the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra, and the Kama Sutra

Your dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the lover you desire to be. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. Inside, discover how to: Learn and develop sexual magnetism Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions Achieve multiple orgasms Stimulate a woman's G-spot Practice Kama Sutra techniques with the help of amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author Make your relationship sacred and feel inner divinity while making love Find and attract your soul mate This book will become your eternal companion and trusted adviser -- all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam´s tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring.

Soul Sex

This is not only a book about Tantric practices, but also about how you can use them to create a life-long, loving relationship. Because Pala and Al´s emphasis is on Tantra in relationships, both beginners and skilled Tantric practitioners will find value here. Through the authors mix of ancient Eastern sexual practices and modern Western approaches to communication and intimacy, you and your partner will learn to connect in ways that are respectful, nourishing, and lusty. Pala and Al offer their relationship as a model for a successful, long-term relationship in which to be happy, fulfilled, and spiritually awakened. Soul Sex includes thought-provoking discussions, personal anecdotes, and precise but simple techniques to inspire you to apply to your daily life. The observations and exercises included are drawn from the authors own heady partnership and from the hundreds of couples they have had the privilege to teach at their Tantra sacred sex workshops.

The Book of Secrets: Keys to Love and Meditation

In this comprehensive and practical guide, the secrets of the ancient science of Tantra become available to a contemporary audience for the first time. Confined to small, hidden mystery schools for centuries, and often misunderstood and misinterpreted today, Tantra is not just a collection of techniques to enhance sexual experience. As Osho shows in these pages, it is a complete science of self-realization, based on the cumulative wisdom of centuries of exploration into the meaning of life and consciousness. Tantra-the very word means "technique"-is a set of powerful, transformative tools that can be used to bring new meaning andjoy to every aspect of our daily lives."These techniques will not mention any religious ritual. No temple is needed, you are quite enough of a temple yourself. You are the lab; the whole experiment is to go on within you. This is not religion, this is science. No belief is needed. Only a daringness to experiment is enough; courage to experiment is enough.These 112 methods are for the whole of humanity-for all the ages that have passed, and for all the ages that have yet to come. I will go on describing each method from as many angles as possible. If you feel any affinity with it, play with it for three days. If you feel that it fits, that something clicks in you, continue it for three months.Life is a miracle. If you have not known its mystery, that only shows that you do not know the technique for how to approach it." --Osho

Tantra - Discovering the Power of Pre-Orgasmic Sex

"Tantra - Discovering the Power of Pre-Orgasmic Sex" is a common-sense guide on how to utilize sexuality to complement a full-scope system of yoga practices. Practical techniques are provided which enable both couples and solo practitioners to utilize the sexual response to cultivate ecstatic energy to its highest levels of spiritual manifestation. Finally, here is a no-nonsense book that takes the mystery out of sexuality and its relationship to yoga and the spiritual path. Yogani is the author of two landmark books on the world’s most effective spiritual practices: "Advanced Yoga Practices – Easy Lessons for Ecstatic Living," a comprehensive user-friendly textbook, and "The Secrets of Wilder," a powerful spiritual novel. Making love this way is such a great way to live. It breaks your addiction to the chemical and hormonal dump which happens with orgasms, while also stimulating prana for increased health and spirituality. Sometimes, in the lives of partners, sex can become a hassle. And after that, for a lot of people, their partners can seem like a pain. This brings the intimacy and care back into sex...the way it´s supposed to be. It brings the love back into your relationships. This is a great thing for people who care about eachother to look into. I think it should be openly discussed and experimented with between you and your lover...that will really enhance the connection between you two. And if not...at least it´s something kind of fun and exciting to explore!

Buddhist Tantra: Teachings and Practices for Touching Enlightenment with the Body

The popular or "exoteric" teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are known to millions – yet, the universe of its esoteric or "tantric" teachings remains hidden to all but a few. With Buddhist Tantra, Naropa University’s Reginald Ray offers a landmark recording to address this need. In 12 in-depth sessions distilled from his years as a practitioner, meditation teacher, and scholar, Ray takes us into the secret heart of the Vajra World to explore: the tantric view of human nature and reality, detailed teachings on the major dimensions of Vajrayana practice, preparation for initiates, the role of the "tantric mentor," and much more. Includes descriptions of specific visualizations, liturgies, inner yogas of the tantric way, as well as the "essence teachings" of Mahamudra Dzogchen. This is an audio CD book that informatively explores the path to enlightenment through corporeal awareness. Offering six guided meditations, 18 sessions of guidance, as wells as insight into unifying masculine and feminine channels, the role of sexuality in tantric practice, connecting with the Earth as a source of calm and wellness, and much, much more, Buddhist Tantra is a unique, insightful, and inclusive resource which is highly recommended for personal, academic, and community library Buddhist Studies collections. 9 CDS, 11 1/4 hours.

Books about tantric sex


The Heart of Tantric Sex Author: Diana Richardsson After many years of exploration, Diana Richardson found that the ancient practice of Tantra, with its unique, intelligent approach to sex, had the effect of enhancing intimacy and deepening love. Here she has adapted Tantra for modern Western lovers in a practical, sympathetic way. Tantric Sex can transform your experience into a more sensual, loving and fulfilling one. The material appears in three sections: "The Roots" looks at the divine potential of sex and love; "The Love Keys" offers practical body-oriented suggestions; and "the Journey" delves into crucial aspects of sex and sexuality...	Urban Tantra Author: Barbara Carellas Sex educator Barbara Carrellas takes tantra out of the exclusive domain of white New Age heterosexuals and makes a compelling-and hot, and damp-argument that tantra is for all of us. Her frank how-to offers suggestions for incorporating tantric principles into queer couplings, with a healthy respect for putting sex back at the center of our lives. "A sex book with a sense of humor, and one that dispels the notion that sex is always, only and forever, between one man and one woman. Any book on Tantra that begins by describing a professional lap dance as a divine sexual experience is one I will definitely read. Written with wit and humor, Barbara´s URBAN TANTRA keeps sex real, and, best of all, the rituals are fun."-Betty Dodson, PhD, author of Sex for One and Orgasms for Two". It would be nice to practice Tantra in a lovely remote garden or high atop a mountain, but the reality is that in todays world many of us don´t have that luxury. This book demonstrates that it doesn´t matter where you practice, as long as you´re conscious when you do it. This engaging and comprehensive guide includes numerous powerful exercises as well as moving personal anecdotes that reveal how the conscious exploration and embrace of sexuality can function as a tool for transformation.	Tantric Sex Author: Kavida Rei Tantric Sex is filled with techniques and rituals that are guaranteed to enhance your sexual pleasure. Kavida Rei trained as a holistic massage therapist in 1993, through the London school of holistic massage. She qualified as a counselor in 1997, having trained at the AMAP organization in London. Kavida has combined both practices in a unique style to create a multi-layered approach to therapy. In 2000 Kavida began an intensive training in Tantra, under the guidance of Sarita and Geho at the School of Awakening. Each section of the book includes a step by step guide to really beautiful meditations that are easy to create even for those of us, men or women, with no real experience. And the resource section at the back is fantastic including a huge musical resource...	Tantric Sex for Women Author: Christa Schulte Using an inclusive, empowering approach, this book explains how every woman - lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, or solo - can add relish to sexual encounters and increase her pleasure through tantric methods. In a warm, knowledgeable tone, Christa Schulte explains the basics of tantric sex, including how to become more body-aware, how to cultivate pleasure using all five senses, and how to practice "Tara-tantra," a woman-centered tantric method of her own creation. The book includes 20 helpful introductory solo exercises, exercises for couples, transformation rituals, love games, meditations, and massage techniques, and covers numerous practical strategies for helping women enhance their sensitivity, remove barriers to fulfilling experiences, and explore the spiritual dimension of their sexuality. Not only does Tantric Sex for Women show its readers how to expand and enhance sexual gratification, it promotes an attitude of remaining open to the many ecstasies of everyday life.

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