The Tantric Way: Art · Science · Ritual
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: fep clipped.
At the intersection of sacred art, metaphysical science, and ancient ritual lies one of the world's most misunderstood spiritual traditions — Tantra — and The Tantric Way: Art · Science · Ritual stands as the definitive guide to unlocking its profound depths. Authored by two of the foremost scholars of Indian esoteric traditions, this landmark work presents Tantra not as mere mysticism but as a rigorous, all-encompassing system of thought that unifies the cosmos, the body, and the divine. Through richly illustrated art, detailed cosmological diagrams, and meticulous analysis of ritual practice, the authors illuminate how Tantra permeates every dimension of human experience — from the philosophical to the deeply personal. Ajit Mookerjee and Madhu Khanna write with rare authority, drawing on an extraordinary breadth of primary sources, sacred texts, and visual traditions to argue that Tantra represents one of humanity's most sophisticated frameworks for understanding reality. The work chronicles the tradition's vast iconography, its systems of energy and consciousness, and its intricate ritual grammar, weaving them into a cohesive narrative that challenges Western misconceptions at every turn. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume remains an essential cornerstone of religious studies, art history, and Eastern philosophy — and for those willing to look deeply, it promises a vision of the universe that is as startling as it is transformative.
Author: Ajit Mookerjee And Madhu Khanna
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: fep clipped.
At the intersection of sacred art, metaphysical science, and ancient ritual lies one of the world's most misunderstood spiritual traditions — Tantra — and The Tantric Way: Art · Science · Ritual stands as the definitive guide to unlocking its profound depths. Authored by two of the foremost scholars of Indian esoteric traditions, this landmark work presents Tantra not as mere mysticism but as a rigorous, all-encompassing system of thought that unifies the cosmos, the body, and the divine. Through richly illustrated art, detailed cosmological diagrams, and meticulous analysis of ritual practice, the authors illuminate how Tantra permeates every dimension of human experience — from the philosophical to the deeply personal. Ajit Mookerjee and Madhu Khanna write with rare authority, drawing on an extraordinary breadth of primary sources, sacred texts, and visual traditions to argue that Tantra represents one of humanity's most sophisticated frameworks for understanding reality. The work chronicles the tradition's vast iconography, its systems of energy and consciousness, and its intricate ritual grammar, weaving them into a cohesive narrative that challenges Western misconceptions at every turn. Scholarly yet accessible, this volume remains an essential cornerstone of religious studies, art history, and Eastern philosophy — and for those willing to look deeply, it promises a vision of the universe that is as startling as it is transformative.