Osto, D.E.
An Indian Tantric Tradition and Its Modern Global Revival: Contemporary Nondual Saivism (Routledge Studies in Tantric Traditions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032400471
- author:
- Osto, D.E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 212
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.39 kg
- Genre:
- Regional Studies Religion Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An Indian Tantric Tradition and Its Modern Global Revival: Contemporary Nondual Śaivism This book explores the contemporary global revival of Nondual Saivism, a thousand-year-old Hindu philosophy. It examines the medieval origins of the tradition and its modern forms, situated within distinctively contemporary contexts. The author bridges the gap between insider and outsider perspectives, analyzing modern Nondual Saivism from multiple standpoints. The book delves into the revival's relationship with recent scholarly debates, including the legitimacy of New Age spirituality and the global spiritual marketplace. It also investigates the dark side of the revived tradition, including allegations of abuse and financial irregularities. Despite these challenges, some contemporary practitioners remain true to the system's fundamental tenets, teaching authentic forms of Nondual Saivism. This book will be of interest to academics and scholars in the fields of religion, Asian philosophies, and spirituality, offering a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the modern revival of Nondual Saivism.
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