Exploring Nondual Shaiva Tantra: Interview by Michael Taft
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis
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Exploring Non-Dual Shaiva Tantra
This chapter investigates the origins and significance of non-dual Shaiva Tantra, highlighting its emergence as a spiritual movement in South Asia around the 5th or 6th century. It elucidates the commonalities among tantric practices in various religious traditions, the evolution of a sophisticated philosophical system, and the dynamics between non-dual traditions. Additionally, the chapter examines the profound influence of non-dual Shaiva Tantra on contemporary spirituality, particularly in modern yoga, while emphasizing the shared historical narrative with Tantric Buddhism.
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