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Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis
Tantrik Sādhanā in the Modern World with Ben Joffe and Katherine Bennett
Oct 18, 2024
Ben Joffe is a scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, specializing in householder teachers and Nagpa rituals, while Katherine Bennett is a non-dual therapist with expertise in transpersonal and Buddhist psychology. They dive into the practice of tantrik sādhanā today, discussing the blend of academic rigour with personal spiritual journeys. They explore the role of initiation, the necessity of a guru, and the evolving nature of tantric practices amid globalization. The conversation emphasizes authentic engagement with traditions and the community's pivotal role in the spiritual journey.
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- Integrating academic rigor with spiritual practice is essential for modern scholar-practitioners navigating tantric sādhanā today.
- Initiation remains crucial in accessing authentic tantric teachings, though modern accessibility challenges traditional notions of this prerequisite.
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The Intersection of Scholarship and Practice
The journey to becoming a scholar-practitioner involves integrating academic study with personal spiritual practice. One speaker shares that his path began after meeting an Indian meditation master at the age of 16, which ignited a desire to deeply understand the traditions he was practicing. This led him to pursue various postgraduate programs, emphasizing the importance of finding harmony between scholarly rigor and practical application. He discovered that teaching yoga in studios helped bridge these identities, as student inquiries often centered on applying philosophical concepts to real-life situations.
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