Tantrism: Its Secret Principles And Practices
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Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of spirituality, sexuality, and cosmic philosophy lies Tantrism — one of the most misunderstood and mystifying traditions to emerge from the ancient Indian subcontinent. Benjamin Walker's authoritative study presents a comprehensive examination of Tantric doctrine, tracing its roots through Hindu and Buddhist traditions while systematically unravelling the esoteric rituals, sacred symbolism, and metaphysical frameworks that define this complex spiritual path. Walker chronicles the evolution of Tantric thought with scholarly precision, detailing the roles of mantra, yantra, and kundalini energy within practices that have long been shrouded in secrecy and deliberate obscurity. Walker, a prolific encyclopaedist of Eastern philosophy and metaphysical traditions, brings the same rigorous, encyclopaedic intelligence to this work that distinguished his celebrated Hindu World and Encyclopedia of Esoteric Man. His prose is measured and authoritative, cutting through centuries of myth and misrepresentation to illuminate Tantrism as a sophisticated philosophical system rather than mere ritualistic curiosity. Published by The Aquarian Press — a leading imprint in esoteric and metaphysical literature — this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students of comparative religion, Eastern philosophy, and the hidden currents of human spirituality. For those daring enough to look beyond the veil, Walker's Tantrism promises revelations that fundamentally challenge Western assumptions about the nature of the sacred.
Author: Benjamin Walker
Format: Paperback
Published: 1982, The Aquarian Press
Genre: Religion
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of spirituality, sexuality, and cosmic philosophy lies Tantrism — one of the most misunderstood and mystifying traditions to emerge from the ancient Indian subcontinent. Benjamin Walker's authoritative study presents a comprehensive examination of Tantric doctrine, tracing its roots through Hindu and Buddhist traditions while systematically unravelling the esoteric rituals, sacred symbolism, and metaphysical frameworks that define this complex spiritual path. Walker chronicles the evolution of Tantric thought with scholarly precision, detailing the roles of mantra, yantra, and kundalini energy within practices that have long been shrouded in secrecy and deliberate obscurity. Walker, a prolific encyclopaedist of Eastern philosophy and metaphysical traditions, brings the same rigorous, encyclopaedic intelligence to this work that distinguished his celebrated Hindu World and Encyclopedia of Esoteric Man. His prose is measured and authoritative, cutting through centuries of myth and misrepresentation to illuminate Tantrism as a sophisticated philosophical system rather than mere ritualistic curiosity. Published by The Aquarian Press — a leading imprint in esoteric and metaphysical literature — this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students of comparative religion, Eastern philosophy, and the hidden currents of human spirituality. For those daring enough to look beyond the veil, Walker's Tantrism promises revelations that fundamentally challenge Western assumptions about the nature of the sacred.