Tantric meditation involves visualization, mantra, and the pursuit of a mental and physical state similar to orgasm. It is a key component of Tibetan Buddhism and aims to bring harmony between mind and body. The practice is not strictly sexual, but rather seeks to control the flow of energy through the body to achieve a state of tantric bliss.
Tantric meditation practice revolves around the key theories of interconnectedness, enlightenment, and visualization. Introduced to India during the 6th century, the practice of tantra was adopted by Tibetan Buddhist monks and incorporated into the framework of Tibetan Buddhism, or Vajrayana. Buddhist tantric meditation encourages visualization, especially visualization of results. This has led to the practice also being known as the Resulting Vehicle.
As a concept, tantric meditation has been given an overtly sexual label, although this is not strictly correct. The sexual nature of the process comes from seeking the same mental and physical state as that experienced during orgasm. In this state, the flow of energy through the mind and body is said to be at its highest and most consistent level. The art of tantric meditation is the pursuit of this state in daily life along with the ability to control it.
Visualization and mantra are fundamental components of tantric meditation. The Buddhist practice of the art comprises two main phases; these are generation and completion. The generation stage consists of visualizing the self as the deity of the Buddha figure. By creating a self-image in this form, it is said that one can adopt the enlightenment and self-awareness of the visualized being.
During the second stage of completion of tantric mediation, the flow of energy through the body is the focus. This stage often takes the form of an inner heat yoga practice. By managing the flow of energy through the body during this second stage, the practitioner can be brought into the desired state of tantric bliss.
Internal heat yoga, also known as tummo and one of the six yogas of Naropa, also addresses visualization along with breathing techniques. During practice, one should visualize the energy channels and symbolic images of the mantra while undertaking the vase-like breathing technique. The vase breathing technique is performed at the naval chakra and involves first drawing in the air from above and then drawing the energy from the air below. By bringing energies from above and below to meet and dissolve in the naval chakra, peace and longevity are said to be attainable.
The art of tantra can be beneficial in the general practice of meditation through two key areas. For tantric meditation to be successful, both mind and body must be in harmony. Second, by creating a relationship between mind and body free from tension and self-perception, one can find the awareness needed for other forms of meditation.
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