Tantra, Celibacy, and Intimacy
Tantra means "to weave together," and was originally a way for monks to reach a higher plane of understanding, imbuing earthly pleasures with spiritual significance. Some have found the sacredness of sex through Tantric practice with a loving partner. I have found Tantra works even in a celibate lifestyle. A couple of years ago, I met a Goddess named Alorah Inanna at Kathmandu Boutique in Santa Monica, California. She invited me to Wind-Dance with her. When I arrived at her G
Mahayana Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Access to Joy
As an undergraduate at Harvard, I struggled to redefine my identity as a joyful person in the void of an unfamiliar East Coast culture and maelstrom of egoic fears and aspirations which assailed me. Of naturally artistic temperament, I gravitatied towards extracurricular activities not at all related to my studies: theater productions and a funk band. Starring in plays, dancing and singing were more important to me than taking steps to earn a degree, because I craved the deep
