Trantric Glossary | |
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In light of the original article submitted by Gabriele Gailli, here is a Glossary which demystifies terms used in his article named: Tantrism Meets Modern Psychology: Emotions Are Not Enemies, But Guides! Tantrism is a complex subject. Using a dictionary, i.e. a Glossary helps the readers and the writers, to vulgarize the ideas put forward. | |
Glossary — Tantrism & Modern Psychology | |
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This glossary supports the original article written by Gabriele Gailly from Jiva.it: “Tantrism Meets Modern Psychology: Emotions Are Not Enemies, But Guides!” | |
Vātūlanātha-Sūtras | |
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A short collection (traditionally 13) of aphorisms from the non-dual Śākta-Śaiva Krama lineage (Kashmir), pointing to direct recognition of one’s true nature. Often accompanied by an oral or written commentary attributed to Anantaśakti. | |
Sūtra 9 (Vātūlanātha-Sūtra) | |
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An aphorism interpreting hunger, thirst, envy, and cogitation as sacred manifestations (deities/archetypes) of consciousness, to be recognized and integrated rather than suppressed. | |
Anantaśakti (Anantaśaktipāda) | |
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Traditional commentator associated with explanations of the Vātūlanātha-Sūtras; provides the interpretive framework that makes the terse aphorisms intelligible to practitioners. | |
Krama | |
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A tantric current of non-dual Śākta-Śaivism emphasizing sequential unfolding and reabsorption of awareness. The Vātūlanātha-Sūtras are linked to this stream. | |
Yoginī | |
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In tantric traditions, an adept—often a female master—associated with transmission of experiential teachings and direct methods of realization. | |
Deity Yoga | |
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A tantric contemplative method that visualizes divine forms (peaceful or wrathful) as expressions of one’s own awakened nature, transforming emotional energies into wisdom. | |
Wrathful Deities | |
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Fierce tantric iconographies representing powerful forces of transformation; they symbolize the transmutation of intense emotions into insight and compassion. | |
Kṣudhā (Hunger) | |
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In the Sūtra 9 context, an archetype of reabsorption— the drive of the One to “consume” multiplicity and return to essential unity; a cue for contemplative recognition, not repression. | |
Tṛṣṇā (Thirst) | |
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Archetype of withdrawal/détachement menant au silence intérieur et à l’essentialité ; signale un mouvement vers l’espace de présence plutôt qu’un manque à combler compulsivement. | |
Īrṣyā (Envy) | |
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Racine de la perception duale (comparaison sujet/objet). Reconnu et intégré, ce dynamisme devient moteur d’interaction consciente au lieu de nourrir la contraction mentale. | |
Cintā (Cogitation) | |
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Flux de pensées/images/intentions compris comme vibration créatrice de la conscience. À accueillir lucidement pour ne pas confondre mouvement mental et identité. | |
Radical Acceptance | |
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Principe psychologique consistant à reconnaître et accueillir l’expérience telle qu’elle est (émotions, sensations, pensées) sans jugement, afin de cesser la lutte et de répondre avec clarté. | |
MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) | |
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Programme clinique de réduction du stress fondé sur la pleine conscience (méditation, attention non-jugeante) — une méthode convergente avec l’accueil tantrique des états internes. | |
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) | |
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Thérapie validant l’acceptation et le changement (régulation émotionnelle, tolérance à la détresse, pleine conscience), utile pour observer sans réprimer puis agir de façon intentionnelle. | |
Autorégulation émotionnelle | |
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Capacité à moduler l’intensité/durée des émotions et à canaliser l’énergie affective de manière constructive — corollaire moderne de l’“établissement stable dans le Soi” évoqué par les sūtras. | |
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