Types of Tantra: Dakshina, Vama, Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta
Tantra is commonly grouped by approach and deity: Dakshina and Vama describe styles of practice, while Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta describe devotion to Shiva, Vishnu and the Goddess. Dakshina Tantra: the right-hand path, associated with open, orthodox and devotional practice. Vama Tantra: the left-hand path, associated with unconventional methods that are widely misunderstood and not […]
5 Myths About Tantra: What It Really Is and Is Not
Tantra is an Indian spiritual system of practices for awareness and discipline. It is not black magic, and it is not a shortcut to wealth or power. Myth: Tantra is only about rituals for power. Traditional Tantra includes philosophy, meditation, mantra and ethical living. Rituals are one part. Myth: Tantra is dangerous. Practised without guidance, […]