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"Tantra" is generally associated with the esoteric use of power and sex, mysterious rituals undertaken by initiates, wrathful gods and goddesses, as well as breathtakingly beautiful mandalas, deeply moving chants intoned by brocade-draped Tibetan monks to the syncopated rhythms of bells and drums. This book masterfully succeeds in clarifying the nature of tantric practice. The author does not seek to explain away the undeniably evocative and potent language and imagery of tantra but to recognize them as transformative symbols of the rich complexity of our own inner lives. In contrast to the approaches of conventional religion, tantra does not attempt to soothe the turmoil of existence with consoling promises of heaven and salvation. The tantric practitioner chooses to confront the bewildering and chaotic forces of fear, aggression, desire, and pride, and to work with them in such a way that they are channeled into creative expression, loving relationships, and wisely engaged forms of life.
"Tantra" is generally associated with the esoteric use of power and sex, mysterious rituals undertaken by initiates, wrathful gods and goddesses, as well as breathtakingly beautiful mandalas, deeply moving chants intoned by brocade-draped Tibetan monks to the syncopated rhythms of bells and drums. This book masterfully succeeds in clarifying the nature of tantric practice. The author does not seek to explain away the undeniably evocative and potent language and imagery of tantra but to recognize them as transformative symbols of the rich complexity of our own inner lives. In contrast to the approaches of conventional religion, tantra does not attempt to soothe the turmoil of existence with consoling promises of heaven and salvation. The tantric practitioner chooses to confront the bewildering and chaotic forces of fear, aggression, desire, and pride, and to work with them in such a way that they are channeled into creative expression, loving relationships, and wisely engaged forms of life.
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