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The Light of Consciousness: The Core of Tantrik Spiritual Philosophy

As virtually everyone who has heard the term “Tantra” is aware, the central dyad in Tantrik cosmology is that of Shiva and Shakti, the Divine in masculine and feminine aspects, coupled in eternal union.

By Christopher Tompkins
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Mutually Illuminating: The Spiritual Richness of ‘Doing’ Ignatian Yoga

With the flip of a switch, darkness turns to light.

By Jillian Maxey
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#Cultures #Dharma #Interdisciplinary

Beacons of Dharma

As the sun continues along its southern course dakṣināyaṇa and the days get shorter approaching the Winter Solstice, those of us living in the northern hemisphere find ourselves enveloped in increasing darkness.

By Christopher Miller
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Lakṣmī, Light and Dark

Here we encounter a vision of Lakṣmī—the central mistress of this “festival of light”—that raises surprising contradictions and cause us to rethink the real significance of Hinduism’s most important celebration.

By Dr. Katy Jane
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Luminosity and Yoga

One generally approaches the Yoga tradition by looking at its self-definition: yogaś-citta-vṛtti-nirodha.

By Christopher Key Chapple
#Interdisciplinary #Traditions

The Motif of Light in Jewish Tradition

Light is the genesis – the creation of the world.

By Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
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‘Ram or crackers had no place in my Diwali’

The last few years the Uttar Pradesh government has presented to its citizens some of the best immersive theatre experiences of all time.

By Mahima A. Jain
#Interdisciplinary #Traditions

The Three Bears

The ideal of energetic flourishing formed by the union of opposites is expressed in the triadic Tantric symbol of the Sri Yantra.

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