Nondual Tantra

Nondual Tantra is a category within Vajrayana Buddhism, a tradition that emerged in India around the 2nd to 4th centuries CE. The term "Tantra" refers to a class of Sanskrit texts that form the distinctive literature of Vajrayana Buddhism. These texts are characterized by their highly figurative and symbolic language, often kept secret and intended for individual spiritual development.1

Nondual Tantra specifically emphasizes the unity of seemingly opposite principles. This is often symbolized by the union of male and female deities, representing wisdom and compassion, or the synthesis of absolute reality and absolute compassion. Vajrayana Buddhism teaches that enlightenment arises from the realization that these opposites are, in truth, one. Practices within this tradition may include meditation, the use of mantras and mandalas, and sometimes yogic or contemplative exercises, all aimed at achieving spiritual insight and liberation.123