Tantra: enlightenment to revolution (British Museum, 14)

This book was high on my must have list for over a year, but shipping from the UK was quite expensive. I was therefore thrilled to find it on sale here!The book gives an overview of the history and practices of classical tantra ( not the BS woo woo workshop stuff that's prevalent here in the States). It's well researched and has lots of incredible images, paintings, and photos of classical texts. It's a must have if you're a student of tantra.

A heavily and well illustrated book which I presume must include everything from the exhibition itself. The work begins in the 6th century continuing right up to present day and examines Tantra as a major cultural, philosophical and religious current within Hinduism and Buddhism and even looks at its influence on some modern artists and musicians. Although I have the impression that many of the subjects could be gone into in much more detail given the scope of the book there is really allot of information provided here. A good overall introduction to the subject that can be read as an academic work or a nice coffee table book for anyone with an appreciation for Asian art.

I'm so glad that i got this big beautiful and book after being able to enjoy some of the exhibit online. Very good intro on what Tantra actually is.

Learned a lot both from the pictures and the text. An excellent exposition of an often misunderstood subject.

Bought it as x mas gifts for many friends.