The Dakini and the Skull Garland
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Exploring Direct Experience and Symbols in Tantric Buddhism
The chapter delves into the hindrances that obstruct direct experience in tantric Buddhism, emphasizing how labeling experiences creates a barrier between individuals and reality, causing suffering. It discusses the challenge of undoing the divide between the 'real self' and the external world to attain enlightenment. Additionally, the chapter explores symbols in tantric Buddhism, highlighting their unique function in communicating beyond conscious levels and the impact of meditation on altering perception for appreciating beauty and significance in life.
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