August 4, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra, philosophy, The nature of reality

The Nature of Reality: Tantraloka 1.52-57

August 4, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra, philosophy, The nature of reality

The Nature of Reality: Tantraloka 1.52-57

What is the supreme principle, knowing which, all things are known in their true nature? Continuing with Abhinavagupta’s exploration of foundational principles of Tantrik philosophy in his LIght on the Tantras.

Tantrik Studies

August 1, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Liberation, Light on Tantra, philosophy

On Bondage and Liberation: Tantraloka 1.22-51

Tantrik Studies

August 1, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Liberation, Light on Tantra, philosophy

On Bondage and Liberation: Tantraloka 1.22-51

Tantrāloka chapter one, part two: On Insight & Ignorance, and Bondage & Liberation (verses 22-51).

Tantrik Studies

July 31, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra, Image: Kashmir Valley

Light on Tantra: Tantraaloka 1.1-21

Tantrik Studies

July 31, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra, Image: Kashmir Valley

The exquisite, heart-opening first 21 verses of "Light on the Tantras", in which Abhinavagupta eloquently praises his ishta-devatās and gurus. If the greatest genius of his era still needed wise guides and teachers, don't we all?

Tantrik Studies

July 28, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra

The Power of the Word: double meanings in the Tantraaloka

Tantrik Studies

July 28, 2015

Abhinavagupta, Light on Tantra

The Power of the Word: double meanings in the Tantraaloka

This rich post explores the nature of Sanskrit translation, especially in the case of intentional double meanings, as well as the authorship of the Tantrāloka and the cause of Abhinavagupta's enlightenment!