Genevieve Petty - Tantric Influences on Thelema (44.0 Kb)
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It is obvious to even the most casual observer that Tantric practices in Hinduism and Buddhism share an element of sex with Thelema, the religion promulgated by Aleister Crowley. But how deep and howwide is the Tantric influence on Thelema? This paper will explore this question. To begin, another question must be answered. How could Tantra in Asia influence the ideas of a man born in England in 1875? This particular man, Aleister Crowley, was a privileged member of English society who, as a young and adventurous spirit, took... More >>>Book can be downloaded.
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It is obvious to even the most casual observer that Tantric practices in Hinduism and Buddhism share an element of sex with Thelema, the religion promulgated by Aleister Crowley. But how deep and how
wide is the Tantric influence on Thelema? This paper will explore this question. To begin, another question must be answered. How could Tantra in Asia influence the ideas of a man born in England in 1875? This particular man, Aleister Crowley, was a privileged member of English society who, as a young and adventurous spirit, took up the sport of mountain climbing.
