Episode #146 Near Enemies of the Truth: The Spiritual Bypassing Platitudes with Gold at the Center
Dear Rosies,
In this episode, Dr. Wallis provides a fascinating overview of the differences between Neo-Tantra and Classical Tantra, and introduces his new book, Near Enemies of the Truth, explaining how simplified spiritual clichés can be misleading and require deeper exploration.
For those intrigued by the ancient traditions of Tantra and the pursuit of greater liberation and joy, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover the following:
- Hareesh's personal growth and evolution in his teaching philosophy
- The process of writing "Tantra Illuminated" and its significant impact and success
- The evolution of Classical Tantra and Neo-Tantra and its goals
- How what the West knows as Neo-Tantra was invented by a huckster named Pierre Barnard, aka "The Great Oom",about a hundred years ago in San Francisco
- The concept of "Near Enemies of the Truth"
- Direct experience in spiritual practice
- The Tantra Illuminated community
- On finding good teachers
We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences after listening. Share with us on social media @christinemariemason on Instagram.
All Love,
Christine and the rose woman podcast team
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Frequently asked
Who is Dr. Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis and what is his new book about?
Guest Hareesh Wallis is a Tantra scholar and author of Tantra Illuminated, whose new book Near Enemies of the Truth examines how oversimplified spiritual clichés can mislead people away from deeper truth.
What's the difference between Classical Tantra and Neo-Tantra, per this episode?
Guest Hareesh Wallis traces how Neo-Tantra, as commonly practiced in the West, diverged from Classical Tantra, tying its modern form partly to a self-styled teacher known as "The Great Oom" about a hundred years ago.
What does "Near Enemies of the Truth" mean?
It's Guest Hareesh Wallis's term for spiritual ideas that sound wise but subtly mislead, standing close enough to a real truth to be mistaken for it.
References
- Listen: Near Enemies of the Truth with Hareesh Wallis— The Rose Woman Podcast
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Christine Mason
Founder & Author, Rosebud Woman
Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.