Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy by Georg FeuersteinMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is could be the best introduction to Tantra available. The style of the author is easy to understand which makes for light reading. A clear distinction is made between authentic initiatic Tantra and deviations of Neo-Tantrism or pseudo-Tantrism. The reader is presented with the main metaphysical and cosmological doctrines necessary for a correct understanding of the essence of Tantra. He also makes very clear distinctions between Tantra and other schools of Hinduism. Also presented are chapters on specific features of Tantra such as the role of the guru, initiation, discipleship, yoga, ritual, sadhana, mantra, mudra, and also the so-called "forbidden" practices which are usually associated with Tantra by people in the West. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like authentic information concerning this fascinating tradition.
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