Desire - by Daniel Odier (Paperback)
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- - Explains how the primal energy generated by physical desire can be used to achieve enlightenment - Reveals the techniques used by Tantric adepts to attain mastery over breath, thought, and all physical processes Nothing can match the explosive energy created in the body by pure desire.
- About the Author: Daniel Odier is one of France's most honored authors.
- 192 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Eastern
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About the Book
Nothing can match the explosive energy created in the body by pure desire. Tantric followers have harnessed this force as a means of attaining the summits of the mystical life. "Desire" explores the subtle techniques of Tantra that enable the seeker to attain the triple mastery of the breath, thought, and the natural processes of the body. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
- Explains how the primal energy generated by physical desire can be used to achieve enlightenment - Reveals the techniques used by Tantric adepts to attain mastery over breath, thought, and all physical processes Nothing can match the explosive energy created in the body by pure desire. For millennia, Tantric adepts have harnessed this force as a means of attaining the summits of the mystical life. The energies fueled by passion are used to nourish the inner flame that burns away the egotistical perception of the mind. Desire explores the subtle techniques of Tantra that enable the seeker to attain the triple mastery of the breath, thought, and the natural processes of the body. Tantrics believe that the body is the temple and divinity lies at its heart. In order to arrive at profound awareness, the body needs to be perfectly tuned and working toward a state of perfect fluidity. Desire reveals many of the secret practices intended for this purpose that have been passed down in the major Tantric treatises such as the Vijnanabhariva Tantra and Ch'an master Chinul's treatise on the Secrets of Cultivating the Mind, including the important techniques of the ritual sexual observances known as Maithuna.Review Quotes
"Odier's Desire is a challenge and a pleasure to all who feel constricted by ordinary religious practice. "-- "Brian Bruya, Amazon.com, January 2002"
"The book is like a window opening onto a scented garden that gently beckons the explorer."-- "Napra ReView, May/June 2001"
About the Author
Daniel Odier is one of France's most honored authors. He founded the Tantra/Chan Center in Paris and has taught courses on the spiritual traditions of the Far East at several American universities, including the University of California. He is the author of several works of nonfiction including Nirvana Tao and Tantric Quest, and many novels. His mystery novels, written under the pen name Delacorta, include Diva, which was made into an award-winning film in 1981. He lives in Switzerland.Dimensions (Overall): 8.24 Inches (H) x 5.44 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Eastern
Publisher: Inner Traditions International
Format: Paperback
Author: Daniel Odier
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2001
TCIN: 94487256
UPC: 9780892818587
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-8443
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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