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What is Tantra?
Episode 62

What is Tantra?

Let's Talk Religion · Filip Holm

November 8, 202226m 0s

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WARNING: This episode contains depictions of violence, references to sexual acts and mild nudity.


In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood tradition of Tantra or Tantrism.


Sources/Suggested Reading:

  • Bharati, Agehananda (1965). "The Tantric Tradition". B.I. Publications.
  • Bhattacharyya, N.N. (2005). "History of the Tantric Religion". Second Revised Edition. Manohar.
  • Dyczkowski, Mark S.G. (1987). "The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism". State University of New York Press.
  • Einoo, Shingo (ed.) (2009). "Genesis and Development of Tantrism". University of Tokyo.
  • Harper, Katherine Anne & Robert L. Brown (2002). "The Roots of Tantra". State University of New York Press.
  • Muller-Ortega, Paul Eduardo (1989). "The Triadic Heart of Siva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the Non-Dual Shaivism of Kashmir". State University of New York Press.
  • Wallis, Christopher D. (2013). "Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History and Practice of a Timeless Tradition". Mattamayura.
  • White, David Gordon (2000). "Tantra in Practice". Princeton University Press.


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