{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/65b57cfb14180400172a2ddf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What is Tantra, Really? Setting the Record Straight","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65aeff0ab5f0e200172e6f36/1706392489506-31c782ff1ad9e92563e1e8692519c785.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this short solo episode, we take a look at some of the common misconceptions related to the modern use of the word of ‘tantra' and explore how the teachings of Classical Tantra differ from the popularized neo-tantra or Western sexual tantra. I then offer a precise definition of nondual Shaiva Tantra, going on to discuss how classical Tantra contrasts with other forms of yoga, and how much it overlaps with Tibetan Buddhism.</p><p><br></p><p>Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at <a href=\"www.tantrailluminated.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tantrailluminated.org</a>.</p>","author_name":"Christopher Hareesh Wallis"}