The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra

This book is unique in the way in which it explains the rich iconography of Tibetan Buddhism in relation to spiritual psychology and the exploration of our inner world. It is a door into the rich and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. The author uses concepts from Western psychotherapy to bridge an understanding of the meaning and functions of these symbols.

Rob Preece has been a practicing Buddhist since 1973, principally within the Tibetan tradition. He has spent many years in intensive retreat in the Himalayas under the guidance of eminent Tibetan lamas. Preece has been working as a psychotherapist since 1987 and gives workshops on comparative Jungian and Buddhist psychology. An experienced meditation teacher and thangka painter, he lives in London and is the author of The Wisdom of Imperfection and The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra.

Foreword by Stephen Batchelor

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Introduction

1

(8)

PART I: The Ground

1. The Origins of Tantra

9

(4)

2. Laying the Foundations

13

(8)

3. Becoming a Stable Vessel

21

(6)

4. The Role of the Teacher

27

(10)

5. The Deity

37

(24)

PART II: The Vessel

6. Entering the Vessel

61

(14)

7. The Body in Tantra

75

(12)

8. The Nature of Subtle Energy

87

(14)

9. Becoming Conscious

101

PART III: The Process

10. Liberation in Clarity

113

(22)

11. Action Tantra

135

(22)

12. Healing through Peaceful Practices

157

(10)

13. The Practice of Highest Yoga Tantra

167

(10)

14. The Symbol of Transformation

177

(8)

15. The Wrathful Deity

185

(10)

16. Transforming the Masculine and Feminine

195

(20)

PART IV: The Fruit

17. The Completion Stage

215

(20)

18. Living in the Mandala

235

(8)

19. The Sacred Land

243

(8)

20. Creative Transformation

251

(11)

Dedication

262

(1)

Glossary

263

(8)

Notes

271

(2)

Bibliography

273

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