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- 9781620555613
- Book Title
- Tantric Jesus : the Erotic Heart of Early Christianity
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions International, The Limited
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1in
- Genre
- Self-Help, Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
- Topic
- Christian Theology / Christology, Sexual Instruction, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), General, Sacred Sexuality, Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity / General
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 21.7 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 392 Pages
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A guide to the history and modern practice of transformative Christianity * Reveals the original tantric wisdom of Jesus and the early Church and its resonance with the tantric yogas of India and Tibet * Explains how tantric Christianity views the human body as the primary "temple" of the Holy and erotic energy as the signature of indwelling Divine Presence * Provides step-by-step instructions for a series of Christian tantric practices, including a partnered sexual practice, mantra and energy work, eye gazing, and work with icons Unbeknownst to many, the original Christian spirituality as practiced in the early church and by Jesus himself was a tantric spirituality. In the West, Tantra often evokes images of arcane rituals or acrobatic sexual positions, while in reality Tantra is a holistic transformative path of life, love, and being--grounded in practice. Offering a new understanding of Jesus as guru and master of left-handed Tantra, James Reho, an Episcopal priest and tantric initiate, reframes the Christian story and restores to modern Christianity the tantric wisdom practices that were edited out of church tradition and forgotten over the centuries. He explains how tantric Christianity views the human body as the primary "temple" of the Holy, with erotic energy as the signature of Divine Presence within. Rev. Reho reveals the similarities of the earliest Christian practices to the tantric yogas of India and Tibet and explores the role of Kundalini and the chakras. He details how to work with mantras, icons, and pranayama breathing exercises, as well as with gazing as a spiritual practice. Informed by the insights of ancient texts and early masters of Christian spirituality, the author provides step-by-step instructions on how to practice Christian tantric sex with a life-partner of the opposite or same sex. Rev. Reho reveals how these heart-opening practices are rooted in eros, the life of deep desire, expressive of God's grace within us, and are still alive in monastic practices in the Christian East. Integrating his personal spiritual experiences, years of study of ancient Christian mysticism, and an expertise in yoga and tantra, the author shows how we can re-engage the original truths of the early church to affirm the body as a holy vehicle and to utilize the energy of the erotic to achieve ecstatic union with the Divine.
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Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
1620555611
ISBN-13
9781620555613
eBay Product ID (ePID)
221709288
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tantric Jesus : the Erotic Heart of Early Christianity
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Christian Theology / Christology, Sexual Instruction, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), General, Sacred Sexuality, Sexuality & Gender Studies, Christianity / General
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Self-Help, Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
Number of Pages
392 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
21.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Bt304.914.R44 2017
Reviews
For anyone who is longing to be transformed by the divine energies present in all of creation and the cosmos, Tantric Jesus is required reading, a sound and reliable guide for all who are traveling along the perilous but grace-filled path to the Heart of the Divine., With scholarship as thorough as its topic is controversial, Tantric Jesus infuses the traditions of Christianity with the embodied practices of Hindu Tantra. . . . Do the practices in this book, and your understanding of the historical Jesus and the path of Christianity will never be the same., I welcome Tantric Jesus for its potential deep implications for the future of Christianity in dialog with Eastern spirituality. . . . James Reho helps point us in the right direction, one in which our consciousness can be raised higher, richer, and fuller as a result of a conscious and knowledgeable dialogue between the Mystery of Christ and the living tradition of Tantra through the erotic spiritual process of holy longing., James Reho is truly on to something here. Please read this book. You will understand the great Christ yogi in a new and powerful way. You will make real use of the peace and power Jesus brought to human life., As an Episcopal priest and a yogi, James Reho is a bridge between cultures and spiritual traditions. Tantric Jesus, his insightful and skillful first book, likewise bridges mind and spirit, theory and practice, erudition and accessibility, passion and rationality, the sacred masculine and the sacred feminine. The book is revolutionary without losing heart., James Reho brings out hitherto unrealized parallels between the tantric mode of the East and Christian practice in the West. The heavenly and the earthly come together in this fascinating book. As a Christian, I am richer for having read it., James Reho calls us into the marriage of East and West, the conjoining of Heaven and Earth, the pregnancy of spirit and matter. Tantric Jesus is a courageous call into the frightening and freeing world of oneness., Episcopal priest Reho peels back the Platonic influence on Christianity to uncover a radical rearticulation of spiritual practice in this engrossing guide. . . . the work beautifully serves any Christ follower seeking concrete, simple suggestions for body-based spiritual practice., This is a book for our times. Deeply feminist in nature, it offers the hope of freeing Western men and women from the limitations of a sterile understanding of Christ and Christianity. This freedom is essential if we are going to heal the divisions in humanity and heal our planet from the ravages of dualistic exploitation. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring their personal experience of Christ.
Table of Content
Foreword by the Reverend Dr. Matthew Fox Acknowledgments Part I Five Roots of Christian Tantra 1 Introduction to Christian Tantra 2 The First Root The Reality and Goodness of the World 3 The Second Root Christ-Shakti as Divine Activity 4 The Third Root The Body as the Temple of God 5 The Fourth Root Eros and Antinomian Behavior 6 The Fifth Root Guru and Param-guru Part II The Practice of Christian Tantra 7 Opening the Heart Activating the Christian Energetic Synthesis Practice: The Prayer of the Heart 8 Repeating the Sacred Name Mantra, Japa, and the Jesus Prayer Practice: The Jesus Prayer 9 Engaging the Holy Image Working with Icons Practice: Emanating the Deity 10 Gazing The Eyes as Doorways into God Practice: Gazing with a Partner 11 The Washing of the Feet Opening the Channel to the Divine Practice: Sacred Foot Washing 12 Sacred Sexual Union Entering the Life of the Tantric Trinity Practice: The Sacrament of the Bridal Chamber Afterword Why Tantric Christianity Matters Notes Glossary Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2017
Lccn
2016-027589
Dewey Decimal
248.46
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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