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BUDDHISM/SEXUALITY<br />

The First Complete Course in <strong>the</strong> Original<br />

<strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhist <strong>Path</strong> of <strong>the</strong> Indian Siddhas<br />

The Fastest <strong>and</strong> Most Powerful <strong>Path</strong> <strong>to</strong> Enlightenment Ever Devised<br />

<strong>Great</strong> <strong>Bliss</strong> is <strong>the</strong> first complete, modern instruction book on <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhism <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> first on<br />

<strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhist sex. It provides extensive instructions on meditation, ritual consecrations, <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> Four Yogas - deity yoga, subtle energy yoga, sexual yoga, <strong>and</strong> nondual yoga – <strong>the</strong> core<br />

practices of <strong>the</strong> Indian <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhist tradition that produced hundreds of <strong>the</strong> greatest spiritual<br />

masters of all time. Also included is a first-ever complete translation of <strong>the</strong> Ninth Century master<br />

Shabara’s The Sadhana of Secret Vajravilasini, a masterpiece of <strong>the</strong> world’s spiritual-erotic<br />

literature, an ideal text for sexual yoga practice. <strong>Great</strong> <strong>Bliss</strong> reveals thous<strong>and</strong> year-old secrets,<br />

<strong>and</strong> is a l<strong>and</strong>mark contribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> study <strong>and</strong> practice of <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhism in <strong>the</strong> West.<br />

With clear <strong>and</strong> concise instruction, readers are provided with a complete path <strong>to</strong> attaining<br />

enlightenment in a single lifetime, just as it was taught by <strong>the</strong> masters of medieval India – <strong>the</strong><br />

fastest <strong>and</strong> most powerful system for inner awakening ever devised. While based on Buddhist<br />

philosophy, readers do not need <strong>to</strong> be Buddhist <strong>to</strong> gain from <strong>the</strong> practices. Benefits include:<br />

* greater vitality<br />

* better lovemaking skills<br />

* improved love relationships<br />

* deeper peacefulness<br />

* inner awakening<br />

John T. Houseman is a teacher of <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhism in <strong>the</strong><br />

tradition of <strong>the</strong> Indian siddhas. A student of many <strong>Tantric</strong><br />

traditions for over thirty years, he trained as a lama under <strong>the</strong><br />

guidance of <strong>the</strong> Tibetan master His Eminence Garchen<br />

Rinpoche, completing an intensive, solitary three-year retreat. He<br />

also trained with many Western Tantra teachers including<br />

Margot An<strong>and</strong>. He received a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in<br />

Religion from Wesleyan University, where he studied Buddhism<br />

with Robert Thurman, <strong>and</strong> earned his master’s degree from<br />

Columbia University. For four years he served on <strong>the</strong> staff of<br />

Karma Triyana Dharmacakra monastery in Woods<strong>to</strong>ck, New<br />

York, <strong>the</strong> North American headquarters of His Holiness <strong>the</strong> 17 th Karmapa. This book is a result<br />

of <strong>the</strong> author’s twenty year search <strong>to</strong> find <strong>the</strong> original teachings of <strong>Tantric</strong> Buddhism. His<br />

commitment is <strong>to</strong> return <strong>the</strong> profound practices of Buddhist sexual yoga <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> modern world.<br />

IAP<br />

<strong>Inner</strong> <strong>Awakening</strong> Press<br />

Myrtle Beach, SC $45.00

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