On demons
The divergence between traditional accounts of demons and modern psychological explanations often appears stark. Where Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, or shamanic traditions speak of hostile beings, unseen forces, or karmic afflictions, […]
Prana-pratishta – or how to create magical objects
In most spiritual traditions, there exist sacred objects. These objects are material items that are seen to hold spiritual power. There are advanced technologies – especially in tantra – for […]
Suffering = pain + resistance
One of the yogic aims to obliterate suffering. The english word “suffering” is a translation of the Sanskrit word “dukkha”. This translation is somewhat inept. The sanskrit dukkha essential refers […]