For their system of divination, the authors drew upon extensive study of the 64 Dakinis of the Ranipur Jharial Temple in Orisa, India, which honor intuitive wisdom.
A Tantric system of divination based on the work of Nik Douglas in the Ranipur Jharial Temple of Orissa, India. Penny Slinger created the series of 65 full-color cards with surrealistic images, Includes Celtic Cross and Tree of Life charts.
"Sexual Secrets" is the definitive and all-encompassing guide to sex and mysticism. No book of this magnitude has ever appeared on the subject. The distillation of more than two thousand years of practical techniques for enhancing sexual awareness and achieving the transcendental experience of unity, "Sexual Secrets" explores the path of love and mysticism, making accesible for the first time the sexual mysteries of the East.
Carrying on the living tradition of mystic minstrels, the Bauls roam the countryside of eastern India enacting the spiritual love dalliance of Radha and Krishna through songs and dances. The Path of the Mystic Lover explores the Bauls' lifestyle and philosophy, describing their sexual and ritual practices as well as their sacred teachings.
Druidry and Wicca, also known as "the Craft", are the two great streams of the Western Pagan tradition. Both traditions originated in the British Isles, and both are now experiencing a renaissance all over the world, as more and more people seek a spirituality rooted in a love of nature.
"In today's fast-paced world with its constant stream of information, advertisements, and advice, it can be hard to know where to turn when you need help. The answers may lie within you, if you know how to connect with your deeper self and access your intuition. The Intuitive Life-Coaching Oracle offers guidance on any issue or emotional challenge you may be facing and will provide you with practical solutions, advice, and wisdom. Whether you want to celebrate your accomplishments, learn from past mistakes, or need advice on a future decision, this oracle will help you tap into your intuition and higher self, allowing you to discover your fullest potential and live a life of ease and flow. Intuitive by nature, you will receive messages from your guides and angels to escort you on your path to greatness. Now is the time to take full responsibility for your life and your future. Slow down, take a deep breath, and work with the Intuitive Life-Coaching Oracle to help you live a life of spiritual connectedness"--
• The #1 guide to sex and mysticism, redesigned in full color for the new millennium. • More than 600 illustrations of the erotic sentiment, 199 in full color. • More than 1 million copies sold with translations in 19 languages. • Combines the wisdom of the great Eastern sages with images from the West to present a celebration of creative sexuality. Sexual Secrets is the definitive guide to sex and mysticism, revealing the wisdom of the sages of India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Japan whose teachings on sexuality unveil how physical love can be the pathway to spiritual liberation. Containing more than 600 illustrations--the most comprehensive collection of images expressing the erotic sentiment--and with more than one million copies sold in more than 19 languages, Sexual Secrets unlocks for everyone the experience of ecstasy once sealed in the ancient texts and art of the East. In celebration of its 20th year in print, Sexual Secrets has been completely revised and redesigned and includes 199 color illustrations to complement Penny Slinger's unsurpassed black-and-white illustrations, which evoke all the major cultures of the East. Working from contemporary models and from ancient pieces originally commissioned by kings and emperors, Slinger blends images of the West with the sentiments of the East to further enhance the experience of the text and to help in the transmission of the secrets--a celebration of creative sexuality.
• A full-color collection of Eastern erotic art that presents lovemaking as a highly spiritual expression. • Brings together some of the finest examples of erotic art from India and Nepal, including pieces from the private collection of Nepalese royalty. • Includes commentaries and translations of verse from authentic Tantric treatises. • Companion book to The Erotic Sentiment in the Paintings of China and Japan. Hindu culture has always viewed lovemaking as one of the highest forms of spiritual and artistic expression. In the past it was customary to present newlyweds with beautifully painted erotic manuals on their wedding night. These "pillow books," often illustrated by great artists, helped to break down barriers and initiate the young couples into the aesthetics and techniques of physical love. A variety of pillow books are represented in The Erotic Sentiment, bringing together some of the finest examples from India and Nepal, including pieces from the private collection of a Nepalese king. Accompanying these exquisite reproductions are commentaries and translations of verse from authentic Tantric treatises. Together with the paintings, they elevate physical love to the spiritual realm of joyous ecstasy.