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116 Making Sense of Yogacara with William Waldron

The Imperfect Buddha Podcast

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The Transformative Power of Symbols in Tantric Traditions

The chapter explores how symbols in Tantric traditions can liberate emotional resources from social conditioning, challenging individuals to go beyond limited self-perceptions. It discusses the intentional transgression of social norms through imagery and practices, highlighting the significance of symbolic death and rebirth in spiritual growth. The conversation delves into the interdependence of consciousness and the world, rejecting subject-object duality and emphasizing the complexity of relationships.

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