Introduction to Tantra

The Transformation of Desire

By: Lama Thubten Yeshe, Jonathan Landaw - editor

Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi

A new edition of this perennial classic. "The best introductory work on Tibetan Buddhist tantra available today." - Janet Gyatso, Harvard University.

What is tantra? Who is qualified to practice it? How should it be practiced? What are the results? According to Buddhism, every human being has the potential to achieve profound and lasting happiness. And according to the tantric teachings of Buddhism, this remarkable transformation can be realized very quickly if we utilize all aspects of our human energy - especially the energy of our desires. Introduction to Tantra is the best available clarification of a subject that is often misunderstood. Tantra recognizes that the powerful energy aroused by our desire is an indispensable resource for the spiritual path. It is precisely because our lives are so inseparably linked with desire that we must make use of desire's tremendous energy not just for pleasure, but to transform our lives. Lama Yeshe presents tantra as a practice leading to joy and self-discovery, with a vision of reality that is simple, clear, and relevant to 21st-century life.

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Informative and easy to absorb.

Informative and easy to absorb. The succinct manner of delivery permitted the content to be easily understood.

Immediately enlightening

I felt my yoga practice expanding with each listen, Re listening periodically to layer on more depth of blissful energy. Clear narration made each listen a beautiful experience. Building the foundation, dispelling myths and making strong arguments against incorrect practice serves the listener for quality instruction in a practice that is difficult to describe. Tantra is best taught via experiential action, and thus I further commend this work as well presented.

Enjoyable

I have always dabbled in educating myself in Eastern practices and philosophies but been developing more consistent interest in meditation as of late. And have done yoga for years. I found the delivery of this book just ok. Not distracting but not particular enhancing. The flow of the book itself is good and is comprehensible for anyone. I personally enjoyed listening to it before bed. A lot of material I’ve heard addressed in general tantra discussion but more detail given.

Accessible inspiration

Even though the narration was a bit dry, the content was valuable enough to get through it. It felt less like a how-to manual more like a coming attractions trailer for Buddhist Tantra. But I found it useful to inspire the dedication that a spirual awakening will probably require.

The blend of traditional ideas with modern sensibility helped keep my attention, and I liked the sense of humor.

The books is great, but the reader is sick?

Does the second reader have a cold at the moment of recording? The little snoring at the end of words and sentences is driving me nuts. The book is too good though.

Good stuff

Great book, but to follow the path, you need a tantra lineage holding teacher, which probably not possible for most. Nonetheless, great stuff!

A great stepping stone

I really enjoyed this peace.

If you are new here take your time with it.

The chapters are meant to be digested.

Sit with them for a day.

With audiobooks you tend to let it play on.

It’s easy to overindulge…

Which is a major point in the book.

Enjoy and welcome!!!

A basic read but good

This is an overall guide to tantra, but it does not really tell you what the exact things you will have to do to achieve this state of living. It mainly just gives you theThis is an overall guide to tantra, but it does not really tell you what the exact things you will have to do to achieve this state of living. It mainly just gives you the 1st Is hints or thoughts of what The process will bring

Excellent Book

Even a milkshake can become a method for transformation. Excellent performance. The book is clear and easy to understand.

It was OK but narrator was bland

The book all in all was good. Just the narrator was very bland in his telling. I still enjoyed the lessons with in just at times it was difficult to continue. Also his take on space and emptiness is wrong lmao. When you get to that part you’ll understand. It is a garbage argument lol