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Kali Kaula is a practical and experiential journey through the land of living magical art that is Tantra, guided by the incisive, inspired and multi-talented hands of Jan Fries. By stripping away the fantasies and exploring the roots, flowers and fruits of Tantra, the author provides an outstandingly effective and coherent manual of practices. Acknowledging the huge diversity of Tantric material produced over the centuries, Jan Fries draws on several decades of research and experience and focuses on the early traditions of Kula, Kaula and Krama, and the result is this inimitable work which shines with the light of possibility. Unique in style and content, this book is more than a manual of tantric magick, it is a guide to the exploration of the inner soul. It contains the most lucid discussions of how to achieve liberation in the company of numerous Indian goddesses and gods, each of whom brings their own lessons and gifts to the dedicated seeker. It is also an eloquent introduction to the mysteries of the great goddess Kali, providing numerous views of her manifold nature, and showing the immense but hidden role played throughout history by women in the development and dissemination of tantric practices and beliefs. Jan Fries explores the spectrum of techniques from mudra to mantra, pranayama to puja, from kundalini arousal to purification to sexual rites, and makes them both accessible and relevant, translating them out of the Twilight Language of old texts and setting them in the context of both personal transformation and the historical evolution of traditions. The web of connections between Tantra and Chinese Alchemy and Taoism are explored as the author weaves together many of the previously disparate strands of philosophies and practices. This book challenges the reader to dream, delight, and develop, and provides an illustrated guidebook on how to do so. Bliss awaits those who dare. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Jan Fries has never disappointed. His books are always erudite, well researched, and deeply based in an experiential practice. I always remember my own reaction to his "Visual Magick" - which was the first "bullshit free" title on the subject that I had ever read, and I've loved his stuff right up to the more recent "Cauldron of the Gods". He has a refreshing emphasis upon practical application, and most endearingly, always reminds the reader that results may differ for them...
In this latest work he takes on the challenge of approaching Tantra, and does so with customary aplomb. I know a little about the spectrum of Hinduism myself from both academic and fieldwork levels, and his writing is informed by both emic and etic discourses, academic and initiated approaches - in other words, it is wide-ranging, intelligent, and well-informed (yet not afraid to critique any of these viewpoints and suggest alternative discourses and approaches).
Although he ranges widely - particularly into Daoism and the Western Mystery Tradition, the focus upon the practical application of the Tantric approach is the key focus throughout this book. As usual he chunks down the erudition with clear explanations, and suggestions for practical application.
I think that this is a book that offers a genuine potential for a cross-over readership. While of interest to Jan Fries' usual readership, this should also be of interest to anyone with a serious interest in the study of tantra; from either a yogic or academic perspective. The early chapters provide an outstanding brief introductory guide to the whole concept of "Hinduism".
Having ripped through this in one go - I'm now looking forward to revisiting it, and taking my time to savour the ideas.
Om puspa puspa
maha puspa
supuspa puspa
sambhave puspa
cayavakirne ca
hum phat svaha