Tantra Illuminated

Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme

Swami Lakshmanjoo

Teachings from the last living master of an unbroken oral lineage of Kashmir Shaivism, revealing the philosophical heart of this non-dual tantric tradition.

The Recognition Sutras (Pratyabhijna Hridayam)

Christopher Wallis

Accessible translation and commentary on Kshemaraja's Heart of Recognition — a key text of Kashmir Shaivism's recognition philosophy.

Vijnana Bhairava Tantra

Lorin Roche (trans.)

The Radiance Sutras — poetic rendering of the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, describing 112 meditation techniques in the Shaiva tradition.

Fractals of Reality

Kavitha Chinnaiyan

The Śrīcakra is ubiquitous in modern culture, and found everywhere, from store fronts and yoga studios to logos and jewelry. Yet, this ancient and celebrated symbol remains a mystery. The Śrīcakra is an extraordinary map of the macrocosm that flawlessly reflects the microcosm. In this book, the Śrīcakra is examined in a practical fashion as it applies to the microcosm - the body and mind that are readily available for observation and transmutation. The practice of the Śrīcakra reveals its elements within the body-mind, which becomes the yantra (instrument) enlivened by the mantra (sacred sound) of the breath. No aspect of existence is excluded in the practice of the Śrīcakra, which contains and projects the infinite fractals of Reality. The esoteric and the mundane come together within its lines and curves to provide the perfect map of the enlightened life. This book is the modern description of the Śrīcakra with an emphasis on the practical application of its principles even while adhering to the tradition of Śrīvidyā and Śākta tantra.

Glorious Alchemy

Kavitha Chinnaiyan

Chanting or listening to the one thousand names of the Lalitā Sahasranāma is a treasured practice among lovers of Lalitā Devī. This commentary takes a non-traditional approach and provides a primer on Śrīvidyā.