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Exploring Sexuality and Spirituality

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Publisher : BRILL

Page : 425 pages

File Size : 37,7 MB

Release : 2020-10-20

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 900443786X

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The wide spectrum of links and interrelations found amongst the diversity of human sexual expressions and spiritual practices around the world constitutes one of the most fruitful grounds of scholarly research today. Exploring Sexuality and Spirituality introduces an emerging academic field of studies focused on the multiplicity of problematizations intersecting spirituality and sexuality, from eroticism and ecstasy embodiments to inner spiritual cultivation, intimate relationships, sex education, and gender empowerment. This collection of essays addresses subjects such as prehistoric art, Queer Theology, BDSM, Tantra, the Song of Songs, ‘la petite mort’, asceticism, feminist performative protests, and sexually charged landscapes, among others. Through varied methodologies and state-of-the-art interdisciplinary approaches, this volume becomes highly useful for readers engaged in the integration of scholarly and practical knowledge.



Tantra

Author : Shivoham

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Page : 184 pages

File Size : 20,18 MB

Release : 2019-08-10

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ISBN : 9781089453154

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Tantra: Exploring Sexuality for Spiritual Awakening is authored by Prof. (Dr.) Shivoham. The book teaches ancient, powerful and secret tantric spiritual technique from India. Sexuality is projected as a tool for enhancing awareness and consciousness.The book includes techniques for merging yoga and sex together, to reach a new dimension. The book aims at removing all inner blockages anticipated by delusive mind. The power of sex in its true sacred form is revealed in the book. Journey of human energy from base to infinite is disclosed in the book. Mastering the process from duality to unity, so to ascend towards omnipresent spirit is discussed.The book intents to make a person reach a point of spiritual evolution where everyone looks the same. Process of self-discovery where "You will meet You" i.e. you will get to know your real self is discoursed.The book talks about "Sex" the beautiful expression of love, joy, intimacy, sharing and unity. Confusion about whether to choose spirituality or sexuality is debated. Embracing sexuality for spiritual living is conversed. Art of Lovemaking, Erotic Temples of India, Opening Chakras, Kundalini Shakti, Samadhi, Union of Energy and Consciousness are a few core topics that are a part of this book.You are here on earth to enjoy each and every aspect of yourself. Cherish your sexuality and spirituality both at the same time. Make yourself alive, full of energy, glowing and have high spirits.Author hopes that the book will remove all the hindrances of delusive mind and will let each soul follow the true path of festival of life.



Sex God

Author : Rob Bell

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 44,61 MB

Release : 2010-01-02

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310565995

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Sex. God. You know the two subjects are connected; you just don't have the words for how they are connected. And they cannot be separated. Where the one is, you will always find the other. When you actually live and feel and engage, you discover that the physical things around us are like windows into more. And when you talk about sexuality, you quickly end up in the spiritual---because 'this' is always about 'that.' Something deeper. Something behind it all. You can't talk about sexuality without talking about how we were made. About how we relate to each other. About how we were made to relate to each other. And that will inevitably lead you to who made us. At some point you have to talk about God. To make sense of the one, we have to explore the other. That is what this book is about.



Sex God

Author : Rob Bell

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 37,24 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310280672

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Introduction: This Is Really about That Chapter One: God Wears Lipstick Chapter Two: Sexy on the Inside Chapter Three: Angels and Animals Chapter Four: Leather, Whips, and Fruit Chapter Five: She Ran into the Girls' Bathroom Chapter Six: Worth Dying For Chapter Seven: Under the Chuppah Chapter Eight: Johnny and June Chapter Nine: Whoopee Forever Epilogue: More Balloons, Please Endnotes/Resources/Discussion



Sex and Spirit

Author : Robert Barzan

Publisher : Robert Barzan

Page : 148 pages

File Size : 35,78 MB

Release : 1995

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9780964538405

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"Explore new perspectives in gay men's spirituality! Coming out, Zen, sexuality, shamanism, ecology, HIV--whatever is part of gay life is explored in this dynamic collection of essays by some of our most respected spokesmen"--Page 4 of cover.



Two-spirit People

Author : Sue-Ellen Jacobs

Publisher : University of Illinois Press

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 43,90 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Gay men

ISBN : 9780252066450

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This landmark book combines the voices of Native Americans and non-Indians, anthropologists and others, in an exploration of gender and sexuality issues as they relate to lesbian, gay, transgendered, and other "marked" Native Americans. Focusing on the concept of two-spirit people--individuals not necessarily gay or lesbian, transvestite or bisexual, but whose behaviors or beliefs may sometimes be interpreted by others as uncharacteristic of their sex--this book is the first to provide an intimate look at how many two-spirit people feel about themselves, how other Native Americans treat them, and how anthropologists and other scholars interpret them and their cultures. 1997 Winner of the Ruth Benedict Prize for an edited book given by the Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists.



Redeeming Sex

Author : Debra Hirsch

Publisher : InterVarsity Press

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 39,8 MB

Release : 2015-04-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 083083639X

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Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and the broader society quite like the volatile topics of sexuality, relationships, identities, orientations and even gender. With a pastor's heart and a missiologist's mind, Debra Hirsch helps us discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex and gender that honors God and offers good news to the world.



Queer Spiritual Spaces

Author : Kath Browne

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 45,42 MB

Release : 2016-05-23

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 131707260X

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Drawn from extensive, new and rich empirical research across the UK, Canada and USA, Queer Spiritual Spaces investigates the contemporary socio-cultural practices of belief, by those who have historically been, and continue to be, excluded or derided by mainstream religions and alternative spiritualities. As the first monograph to be directly informed by 'queer' subjectivities whilst dealing with divergent spiritualities on an international scale, this book explores the recently emerging innovative spaces and integrative practices of queer spiritualities. Its breadth of coverage and keen critical engagement mean it will serve as a theoretically fertile, comprehensive entry point for any scholar wishing to explore the queer spiritual spaces of the twenty-first century.



Exploring the Hidden Power of Female Sexuality

Author : Maitreyi D. Piontek

Publisher : Weiser Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 24,18 MB

Release : 2001-07-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 9781578632183

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Exploring the Hidden Power of Female Sexuality inspires women to go to the depths of womanhood to explore the hidden secrets of yin. In a playful way, she encourages women to surrender to the abyss and stillness of their being, where yin is centered. While sexuality is considered to be a fundamental base of health, creativity, and spirituality, and has been used as a main energy source, it has been dominated by the male principle (yang). This comprehensive theoretical and practical introduction to holistic female sexology enables women to understand their own true nature. Piontek includes meditations and exercises geared toward connecting with the well of unlimited strength to liberate from personal and collective conditioning. Bibliography. Index.



Religion, Gender and Sexuality in Everyday Life

Author : Peter Nynäs

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 188 pages

File Size : 22,11 MB

Release : 2016-04-08

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1317067274

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Exploring the intersection between religion, gender and sexuality within the context of everyday life, this volume examines contested identities, experiences, bodies and desires on the individual and collective levels. With rich case studies from the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, Religion, Gender and Sexuality in Everyday Life sheds light on the manner in which individuals appropriate, negotiate, transgress, invert and challenge the norms and models of various religions in relation to gender and sexuality, and vice versa. Drawing on fascinating research from around the world, this book charts central features of the complexities involved in everyday life, examining the messiness, limits, transformations and possibilities that occur when subjectivities, religious and cultural traditions, and politics meet within the local as well as transnational contexts. As such, it will be of interest to scholars of sociology, anthropology, geography and cultural studies examining questions of religion and spirituality, gender and sexuality, and individual and collective identities in contemporary society.