The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism : Understanding the Ecstasy of Enlightenment

Origins of Tantric Buddhism -- 1. Lui: The body is a tree -- 2. Kukkuri: Having milked the turtle -- 3. Viruba: A single wine-making woman -- 4. Guntari: Pressing the three channels -- 5. Catila: The flow of existence -- 6. Bhusuku: Of what is taken -- 7. Kahnu: The road was blocked -- 8. Kambalambara: The boat of compassion -- 9. Kahnu: The pillar so firm -- 10. Kahnu: Outside the city -- 11. Krishna: The energy in the channels -- 12. Krishna: I play a game -- 13. Krishna: The Three Refuges -- 14. Dombi: Between the Ganges -- 15. Shanti: On discerning analysis -- 16. Mahidhara: In three bursts --17. Vina: The moon is joined -- 18. Krishnavajra: I traverse the three -- 19. Krishna: Being and nirvana -- 20. Kukkuri: I am without hope -- 21. Bhusuku: In the dark of night -- 22. Saraha: One contructs being -- 23. Shanti: Carding the cotton -- 24. Bhusuku: The lotus blooms -- 25. Shabara: High, high the mountain -- 26. Lui: Being does not exist -- 27. Bhusuku: The clouds of compassion -- 28. Aryadeva: Where the wind -- 29. Saraha: No dot, no cresent -- 30. Dhendhana: My house has no neighbor -- 31. Darika: By the practice of nonseparateness -- 32. Bhade: So long have I been -- 33. Krishnacarya: The arm of emptiness -- 34. Taraka: I have no self -- 35. Saraha: The body is a boat -- 36. Saraha: When your mind is split -- 37. Kahnu: For one whose mind-field -- 38. Bhusuku: This world is nonexistent -- 39. Kahnu: Emptiness is filled -- 40. Bhusuku: The tree of nature -- 41. Kanakana: When the void joins -- 42. Kahnu: The mind is a tree -- 43. Jayanandi: Like a mirror looked -- 44. Dharma: Lotus and Lightning -- 45. Bhusuku: Crossing over -- 46. Sabara: Void upon void -- Notes -- Select bibliography.;Unlocking the secrets of Tantra-one of the most alluring forms of Buddhism. Often misunderstood, Tantrism focuses on a particular style of meditation and ritual. Having far more to do with the sacred than the sexual, Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th Century AD in the rich cultural basin of Bengal and spread throughout the Asian world. Today it is widely practiced in Tibet, Japan, and the West. The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism presents accessible translations of 46 classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas Often misunderstood, Tantrism is one of the most elaborate and colorful forms of Buddhism that focuses on a particular style of mediation and ritual. Having far more to do with the sacred than the sexual, Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th Century AD in the rich cultural basin of old Bengal and spread throughout the Asian world. Today is widely practiced in Tibet, Japan and the West. "The Secrets of Trantic Buddhism" presents accessible translations of 46 classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the illustrious Pala dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries. Cleary unlocks the mysteries of these texts and provides commentary for each that explains the ancient teachings in a way that makes them seem fresh and contemporary. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of international Buddhism, at the height of its religious development. They are completely nonsectarian and will be greeted enthusiastically to those interested in spirituality, world religions, and classic Buddhism. "Catila The flow of existence is impenetrably deep its current swift; Both banks are muddy, the middle can't be fathomed. Catila builds a bride for the sake of Truth; People going to the Other Side cross over in safety. The tree of illusion's cut asunder, the pieces joined; The strong axes of nonduality is fashioned in nirvana. Climbing the bridge, go neither right nor left; Enlightenment is close, not far away. Any of you people who would go across, Ask Catila, the unsurpassed master." Unlocking the secrets of Tantra—one of the most alluring forms of Buddhism Often misunderstood, Tantrism focuses on a particular style of meditation and ritual. Having far more to do with the sacred than the sexual, Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th Century AD in the rich cultural basin of Bengal and spread throughout the Asian world. Today it is widely practiced in Tibet, Japan, and the West. The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism presents accessible translations of 46 classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the illustrious Pala dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries. Renowned translator and scholar Thomas Cleary unlocks the mysteries of these texts and provides commentary for each that explains the ancient teachings in a way that makes them seem fresh and contemporary. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of Buddhism, at the height of its religious development. They are completely nonsectarian and will be greeted enthusiastically by those interested in spirituality, world religions, and classic Buddhism. Unlocking the secrets of Tantra{u2014}one of the most alluring forms of Buddhism Often misunderstood, Tantrism focuses on a particular style of meditation and ritual. Having far more to do with the sacred than the sexual, Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th Century AD in the rich cultural basin of Bengal and spread throughout the Asian world. Today it is widely practiced in Tibet, Japan, and the West. The Secrets of Tantric Buddhism presents accessible translations of 46 classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the illustrious Pala dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries. Renowned translator and scholar Thomas Cleary unlocks the mysteries of these texts and provides commentary for each that explains the ancient teachings in a way that makes them seem fresh and contemporary. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of Buddhism, at the height of its religious development. They are completely nonsectarian and will be greeted enthusiastically by those interested in spirituality, world religions, and classic Buddhism Tantrism is one of the most elaborate and colorful forms of Buddhism that focuses on a particular style of mediation and ritual. Having more to do with the sacred than the sexual, Tantric Buddhism is believed to have originated around the 5th century AD in the rich cultural basin of old Bengal and spread throughout Asia. The Secrets of Trantic Buddhism presents accessible translations of 46 classic texts found in the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than 20 famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the Pala dynasty of the 10th and 11th centuries. Cleary unlocks the mysteries of these texts and provides commentary that explains the ancient teachings in a way that makes them seem fresh and contemporary. The teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of international Buddhism at the height of its religious development. They are nonsectarian and will be greeted enthusiastically by those interested in spirituality, world religions, and Buddhism. The Ecstasy of Enlightenment is an inside look at the spiritual world of Tantra--one of the most sophisticated, alluring, and controversial forms of Buddhism. Cleary unlocks the mysteries of the Carya-Giti, a collections of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the illustrius Pala dynasty of old Bengal. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of international Buddhism, at the height of its religious development, and as such, they are completely nonsectarian. Particularly noteworth is Cleary's demonstration of the parallels between Tantric Buddhism in Old Bengal and the original Zen Buddhism of China. Translated From The Old Bengali With Commentary By Thomas Cleary. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [217]) And Index.