Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis The Three Effective Methods
Jun 27, 2025
Explore the Three Effective Methods of non-dual Śaiva Tantra, highlighting how they integrate body, mind, and spirit for holistic awakening. Discover the Divine Method's nonconceptual awareness, the Empowered Method's contemplative practices, and the Embodied Method's yogic techniques. The discussion delves into spontaneity in consciousness and the essence of experiential reality. Gain insights into how these methods relate to various spiritual traditions, emphasizing a well-rounded approach to spiritual growth.
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Three Spiritual Methods Overview
- The three effective methods in non-dual Shaiva Tantra encompass all spiritual practices that truly work.
- They correspond broadly to spirit (divine method), mind (empowered method), and body (embodied method).
Divine Method: Non-Conceptual Awareness
- The divine method centers on non-conceptual direct awareness prior to mental projections.
- It reflects a spontaneous, unknown-to-the-mind expression of divine will or precognitive urge within consciousness.
Mind the Gap Practice
- Practice catching the first moment of perception before mental interpretation intervenes.
- Ask, "What is the quality of this moment before I have a thought about it?" repeatedly to deepen non-conceptual awareness.
