Tantric Meditation | Vibepedia

Tantric meditation is a diverse set of esoteric practices originating from the Indian subcontinent, primarily within [[Shaivism|Shaivite]] and [[Shaktism|Shaktist]] traditions, with significant branches in [[Mahayana Buddhism|Mahayana Buddhism]] and [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnavism]]. These practices, which emerged around the mid-1st millennium CE, view the human body as a divine microcosm, often reflecting the cosmic union of [[Shiva and Shakti|Shiva and Shakti]]. The core of tantric meditation involves intricate techniques such as breath control ([[Pranayama|pranayama]]), mantra recitation, visualization of deities and [[Yantra|yantras]], and [[Mudras|mudras]] to awaken [[Kundalini|kundalini]] energy and achieve states of heightened consciousness, spiritual realization, and sometimes, extraordinary abilities ([[Siddhis|siddhis]]). While often misunderstood in the West as solely sexual, tantric meditation encompasses a vast array of methods aimed at spiritual liberation and ecstatic experience, integrating the physical and spiritual realms.