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This book presents the meditational and mantric side of Tantra, which is the more common side of Tantra, which is the more common side of Tantra practiced in India. It is written from the standpoint of a practitioner and also from one trained in Ayurveda (yogic medicine). It tries to present the living spirit and practice of Tantra, rather than just another academic view. The book is divided into three primary sections; with the fourth as an Appendix.

Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddess is an excellent introduction to the essence of Hindu Tantrism. The author discusses all the major concepts and offers valuable corrections for many existing misconceptions. He also introduces the reader to the core Tantric practices of meditation and mantra recitation, focusing on the Ten Wisdom Goddesses.

What is inside the book?

It says the author discusses the major concepts of Hindu Tantrism, offers corrections to existing misconceptions, and introduces the core practices of meditation and mantra recitation with a focus on the Ten Wisdom Goddesses. The book is divided into three primary sections, with a fourth as an appendix.

Who wrote Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses?

The author named in the title is David Frawley. The description says the book is written from the standpoint of a practitioner who is also trained in Ayurveda, which it calls yogic medicine.

What kind of book is Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses?

The Amazon description says the book presents the meditational and mantric side of Tantra and tries to convey its living spirit and practice rather than just another academic view.

Do I need experience to use it?

The description calls it an “excellent introduction to the essence of Hindu Tantrism”, although it does not say how much background you need.

Summary based on the book description on Amazon.

What is a mantra, and how does it relate to meditation?

Mantra practice appears in many traditions. The NCCIH meditation and mindfulness overview describes a mantra as a repeated word or phrase and notes that some forms of meditation keep attention on a sensation such as the breath, a sound, an image or a mantra.

A secular approach, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction, borrows the technique without the belief.

Meditation is usually considered low-risk, but the same page says few studies have looked for harm, and a 2020 review found that about 8 percent of participants had a negative effect. If a practice makes you feel worse, stop and speak with a health professional.

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Book: Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses by David Frawley
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