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Name: Sexual Secrets: Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Alchemy of Ecstasy
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Author: Douglas, Nik; , Slinger, Penny
ISBN: 9780892818051

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

This seminal work delves into the profound link between human intimacy and spiritual awakening, drawing from the rich traditions of Eastern philosophy. It reveals how the ecstatic experience of sexual union can serve as a potent pathway to inner liberation, guided by the wisdom of ancient sages from across Asia. Accompanied by a breathtaking collection of over 600 illustrations, including 100 in vibrant color, this redesigned anniversary edition offers a comprehensive exploration of erotic spirituality, inviting readers to transcend conventional understandings of desire.

Douglas, Nik; , Slinger, Penny

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Praise for this book

“For twenty years Sexual Secrets has been the spiritual person's guide to celestial copulation. Flesh meets faith inside this book and each is the better for it.”

— ForeWord, October 1999

🏛 Destiny Books 📅 1999 📖 352 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9780892818051

Fun Fact

This monumental work skillfully merges profound Eastern mystical teachings with a stunning visual narrative, creating an unparalleled exploration of sacred sexuality. It excels in offering a comprehensive, respectful, and aesthetically rich perspective on erotic spirituality. However, those seeking only explicit 'how-to' guidance or an academically detached analysis might find its poetic and philosophical approach less direct. It remains a foundational text in its field, inspiring generations to view intimacy as a pathway to enlightenment.

📝 Description: Sexual Secrets: Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Alchemy of Ecstasy

The #1 guide to sex and mysticism, redesigned in full color for the new millennium. * More than 600 illustrations of the erotic sentiment, 100 in full color. * More than 1 million copies sold with translations in 19 languages. * Combines the wisdom of the great Eastern sages with images from the West to present a celebration of creative sexuality. "Sexual Secrets" is the definitive guide to sex and mysticism, revealing the wisdom of the sages of India, Nepal, Tibet, China, and Japan whose teachings on sexuality unveil how physical love can be the pathway to spiritual liberation. Containing more than 600 illustrations-- the most comprehensive collection of images expressing the erotic sentiment-- and with more than one million copies sold in more than 19 languages, "Sexual Secrets" unlocks for everyone the experience of ecstasy once sealed in the ancient texts and art of the East. In celebration of its 20th year in print, "Sexual Secrets" has been completely revised and redesigned and includes 100 color illustrations to complement Penny Slinger's unsurpassed black-and-white illustrations, which evoke all the major cultures of the East. Working from contemporary models and from ancient pieces originally commissioned by kings and emperors, Slinger blends images of the West with the sentiments of the East to further enhance the experience of the text and to help in the transmission of the secrets-- a celebration of creative sexuality.

📑 What's inside

Sexual Secrets: 20th Anniversary Edition
The Alchemy of Ecstasy
New discoveries on the origins of the secrets
Preface to the 20th anniversary edition
Publisher's Preface
Introduction
Part One: Brahma The Creative
Part Two: Shiva The Transcendental
Shiva
The Buddha
The Yellow Emperor
Part Three: Vishnu The Preserver
Summary of secrets
Glossary
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Index

💎 Expert review

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Occult literature desk

This volume offers a visually stunning and philosophically rich exploration of erotic spirituality, grounded in ancient Asian wisdom. It successfully demystifies the concept of sexual alchemy for modern seekers. However, it may not suit readers who prefer strictly academic or secular approaches to human sexuality, nor those uncomfortable with the explicit integration of spiritual dogma and physical intimacy. The text assumes a willingness to engage with non-Western metaphysical frameworks as literal truth rather than metaphor. While powerful for its target audience, it requires an open mind regarding the direct equivalence of ecstatic union and spiritual awakening.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking to bridge the gap between physical desire and spiritual transcendence will find profound value in this guide. It is ideal for those who feel constrained by conventional views of intimacy and wish to explore erotic communion as a sacred, liberating act. The book serves practitioners of tantric arts or anyone interested in the alchemical transformation of energy through union. With its extensive visual collection, it also appeals to art lovers drawn to the aesthetic representation of these ancient Eastern concepts, offering a holistic journey toward inner liberation and divine connection.

⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.7/5

★★★★★

For seekers yearning to integrate their spiritual journey with their physical existence, this book offers a profound guide. If you are curious about Eastern esoteric traditions, tantric principles, or wish to explore the sacred dimensions of intimacy, prepare for an enlightening and transformative…

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Esoterica Books editorial team

This volume offers a visually stunning and philosophically rich exploration of erotic spirituality, grounded in ancient Asian wisdom. It successfully demystifies the concept of sexual alchemy for modern seekers. However, it may not suit readers who prefer strictly academic or secular approaches to human sexuality, nor those uncomfortable with the explicit integration of spiritual dogma and physical intimacy. The text assumes a willingness to engage with non-Western metaphysical frameworks as literal truth rather than metaphor. While powerful for its target audience, it requires an open mind regarding the direct equivalence of ecstatic union and spiritual awakening.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Far from it. While it touches upon physical intimacy, its core purpose is to illuminate the spiritual and mystical dimensions of erotic connection, guiding you toward a deeper, more profound form of ecstasy, rooted in ancient wisdom.

This special 20th-anniversary edition has been fully revised and beautifully redesigned, now featuring 100 exquisite color illustrations alongside the original comprehensive black-and-white artwork, offering an enhanced and visually richer journey through its teachings.

📖 Who should read this

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Eastern Esoteric Paths

The book meticulously unearths wisdom from ancient Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, and Japanese traditions, showcasing how these cultures historically integrated sexuality into their spiritual practices. It offers insights into teachings that view the body as a temple and pleasure as a divine expression, leading to enlightenment.

Visual Erotic Wisdom

Featuring an unparalleled collection of over six hundred stunning illustrations, including new full-color plates by Penny Slinger, the volume visually articulates the book's profound concepts. These images, from various Eastern and Western artistic traditions, beautifully complement the text, making the abstract tangible and inspiring awe.

📜 Historical context

Published initially two decades ago, this work emerged as a pioneering bridge between Eastern spiritual eroticism and Western audiences. It significantly contributed to the popularization of tantric concepts and the recognition of sexuality as a valid path to enlightenment, challenging prevailing Western taboos and expanding the discourse on holistic well-being.

📚 Glossary

Alchemy of Ecstasy
Tantra
Spiritual Liberation

📔 Questions to reflect on

How do you perceive the connection between physical intimacy and spiritual growth in your own life or understanding?
What cultural or personal barriers might prevent a more holistic and sacred view of sexuality from being embraced in modern society?
In what ways could integrating ancient Eastern wisdom transform contemporary approaches to love, desire, and partnership?
Reflect on a moment of profound connection. How did it transcend the physical, and what spiritual insights did it offer?