Self Realization in Kashmir Shaivism
The Oral Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo
Seiten
1994
State University of New York Press (Verlag)
978-0-7914-2180-2 (ISBN)
State University of New York Press (Verlag)
978-0-7914-2180-2 (ISBN)
This book presents the oral teachings of the twentieth century's great Kashmir Shaivite master. The last of his long lineage, Swami Lakshmanjoo preserved, as did his predecessors, the oral knowledge that illuminates this ancient philosophy—that clarifies the often deliberately obscure tantric texts.
Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the essence of the way and the means to self realization. Here in his own original discourses, as well as in his English renderings of Abhinavagupta and Kshemaraja, he unveils the essential teachings of this yoga philosophy.
Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the tantric understanding of the purpose and reason for creation. He offers instruction on the greatness and importance of the supreme mantra sauh/ . In his presentation of effective practice, he explains why meditation is both effortless and, at the same time, difficult. In his discussion of discipline he clarifies why personal habits and dispositions play an important part in spiritual growth. Finally, in his unveiling of the path of Kundalini yoga, he is intent on exposing and thereby preserving this hidden and elevated process while warning of its pitfalls.
Contains 8 black and white, 14 full color photographs.
Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the essence of the way and the means to self realization. Here in his own original discourses, as well as in his English renderings of Abhinavagupta and Kshemaraja, he unveils the essential teachings of this yoga philosophy.
Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the tantric understanding of the purpose and reason for creation. He offers instruction on the greatness and importance of the supreme mantra sauh/ . In his presentation of effective practice, he explains why meditation is both effortless and, at the same time, difficult. In his discussion of discipline he clarifies why personal habits and dispositions play an important part in spiritual growth. Finally, in his unveiling of the path of Kundalini yoga, he is intent on exposing and thereby preserving this hidden and elevated process while warning of its pitfalls.
Contains 8 black and white, 14 full color photographs.
Swami Lakshmanjoo is the author of Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme published by SUNY Press.
Illustrations
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Fifteen Verses of Wisdom
2. Talks on Practice
3. Entrance into the Supreme Reality
4. Talks on Discipline
5. The Secret Knowledge of Kundalini
Appendix A: Sanskrit Text of Bodhapañcada'sika
Appendix B: Sanskrit Text of the Paraprave'sika
Appendix C: Sanskrit Text of the Kundalini Vijñana Rahasyam
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.12.1994 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Total Illustrations: 25 |
| Verlagsort | Albany, NY |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 281 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7914-2180-5 / 0791421805 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7914-2180-2 / 9780791421802 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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