05/05/2025
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What is Ta**ra:
Ta**ra is an ancient tradition of beliefs and meditation and ritual worship that were practiced in the Asian continent. Ta**ra seeks to channel the divine energy of the macrocosm or godhead into the human microcosm. It literally means all that exists in the universe exists in our body also and we seek to feel that connection through ritual forms of meditations, breathing and movement and sound and s*x. Ta**ra was the original, shamanic religion or spiritual path of the Indian area and predates recorded history. It was incorporated in both Hinduism and Buddhism, taking on slightly different forms in each practice. I learned form a teacher of the Shangpa Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. I am more inclined to Buddhist thought than another Ta**ra teacher might be.
However, it is fair to say that a definitive history of Ta**ra can’t be written. Yet, it has clearly adapted to changes in the world most effectively and efficiently. There are schools of thought that any Ta**ra that isn’t connected with a lineage-based teaching through direct one on one communication isn’t Ta**ra. I don’t believe that. I believe we are our own best gurus. Look into your heart to what feels right. I think the fact Ta**ra survives and adapts proves the value of ta***ic practice and knowledge. While it might not include the rigorous meditation and rituals of certain schools, there is an immense amount of value in using Ta**ra as a form of healing the body and connecting to the larger universe.
This illustration for me shows the philosophy of Ta**ra. We all have those things inside of us that are at war with each other. Ta**ra strives to leave our passion intact while calming the heart and mind.