Ep. 47 Awakening Desire: Pleasure, Bliss and Beauty on the Tantric Path

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In this episode, we delve into the Tantric path of desire, pleasure, and bliss, exploring how these experiences can be harnessed for spiritual awakening rather than mere sensory gratification. Tantra views desire and pleasure not as something to be suppressed but as a powerful force that can be transformed and utilized for spiritual growth. Tantra seeks to transcend dualities by embracing life fully, and bliss (ananda) is not just a feeling but a state of union with the divine.

We’ll address:

1. The Tantric Approach vs. Conventional Views on Pleasure: What distinguishes the Tantric way of diving into pleasure, worshipping beauty, and seeking bliss from more conventional or non-spiritual approaches? How does Tantra transform these experiences from moments of fleeting satisfaction into profound states of being?
2. The Path from Addiction to Fulfillment: In a world where pleasure can often lead to addiction or excessive craving, how can it be redirected toward deeper satisfaction and spiritual nourishment? What role does conscious engagement play in finding freedom within desire?
3. A Spiritual Perspective on Beauty: Beauty is more than just an aesthetic experience in Tantra; it's a gateway to divine consciousness. We'll explore how beauty can be worshipped as a spiritual practice, connecting the senses to higher states of awareness.
4. The Role of Bliss (Ananda) in Spiritual Growth: Bliss in Tantra is not about escaping reality but about fully inhabiting it. We’ll discuss how bliss serves as a state of union with the divine and a path to transcend ego-based limitations.
5. Tripura Sundari – The Goddess of Desire, Beauty, and Bliss: We’ll introduce Tripura Sundari, the Tantric goddess who embodies these principles. She represents the highest form of beauty and the very bliss of the Self made manifest, guiding seekers beyond worldly attachments to a state of spiritual liberation.

Join us as we journey through the deeper dimensions of desire, pleasure, and bliss, discovering how these experiences can open doors to self-realization and union with the sacred.

Rina is a shibari artist, tantric bodyworker, former Dominatrix, and extreme sports athlete, learner of ancient traditions and intrepid explorer of consciousness. She guides people to their core, creating safe spaces for healing and self-discovery.

This podcast is for courageous seekers like her, exploring meaning and spiritual illumination in the midst of life's intensity.

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