Tantra, Shoshin & Maitri philosophy
Be whole. Be curious. Be kind.
Tantra
The word Tantra means to weave, to intertwine in Sanskrit. To weave what with what? The body with the spirit.
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Far from neo-tantra with its sexual focus, what I am referring here to classical and non-dualist Tantra philosophy. The goal is to live fully both spiritual and earthly life. Unite them as the equally important and divine parts that they are. May earthly life lead us to spirituality and may spirituality lead us to a fulfilled earthly life. After all, there must be a reason for us to be in a body and in this planet here and now!
So the objective can never be to disconnect, rather to connect. Connect to what is True, for what is True never dies nor ever changes.​ What is transitory, that the Universe lent us, we have to learn to use them as the resources that they are. Our body, our senses, our mind and all our experiences.
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When our heart is aligned with our spirit, we enjoy matter for what it is, as long as it is. On the other hand, we also use matter to carry out the work of the spirit. Therefore, to be whole is to be everything you are in the here and now. A spirit that has a body, that has a mind and emotions to: experience, transform and be transformed by this dimension.
Shoshin
Shoshin is a Zen Buddhist term for the beginner's mind, or the curious mind of a child.
When we are children, we are free from so many prejudices, fears, connotations, impressions and opinions... We are curious and approach everything for the first time with openness.
Maitri
Maitri is a way of going about life with kindness. When we approach ourselves and others with unconditional love, with friendliness, we respect different perspectives. We empathise with our own challenges and those of others. Acceptance emerges naturally. We step out of our old patterns of selfishness, aggression and rejection and effortlessly embrace difference.
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principles
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It's an invitation, not an obligation
Any practice or resource is an invitation to see a new perspective or way of doing things. It is not a dogma. There is no obligation to do it nor follow it.
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It's ONE way, not THE way
The intention is to inspire you. It should not be taken as absolute Truth and even less as a dogma. Respect this as a path or perspective that is also valid. Keep what resonates with you, let go of the rest. Your way is the way. Your path is your truth.
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The Middle Way
Disidentification with the body-mind, detachment from senses and desires are objectives in order to ascend over them, not to abandon them completely. You can abandon everything when you die! Until then, you live here and now, in your body and in your mind. The approach is for you to live this experience with integrity and connection, as an active member of society, not an ascetic.
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All-encompassing
Adaptable practices to everyone, regardless of race, sex, age, physical condition, beliefs... Practices that encompass all religions, spiritual scriptures, principles or philosophies that share good ethics, as well as without any creed.
With different methods and available in different formats, for different personality traits and cognitive preferences. Trying to make this available in a way that is accessible to as many people as possible.