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Christopher ‘Hareesh’ Wallis – Free Audio Recordings & WritingsChristopher WallisScholar of yogic and tantrik traditions Hi, I’m Christopher, also known as Hareesh. I wrote the book Tantra Illuminated, about the little-understood spiritual tradition of Tantric Shaivism. There’s a new generation of professional scholars of the Yoga tradition who are also practitioners, and I’m proud to be part of that small but growing community. Here you’ll find some of my writings, as well as my events calendar and biography. I teach around the world to yoga practitioners, and also write academically. Writings & Downloadshttp://tantrikstudies.squarespace.com/writings/Yoga. Classical Tantra. Philosophy. Sacred hymns. Hundreds of hours work went into these writings over the past fifteen years, and you can download them for free here, with more to come. Of course I would love it if you make a donation for the downloads. They are all .pdfs so they should display correctly on any device, but let me know if you have problems reading any of them. Please forgive the typos, and enjoy the learning! Writings available for download:These are handouts that I frequently use in yoga teacher trainings (YTT):    The History of Yoga    History of Yoga in brief    The Meaning of Yoga    Definitions of Yoga    Bhagavad Gita handoutA beautiful ancient hymn, here translated accurately for the first time:    Hymn to the KuṇḍalinīThe following files are academic writing, but quite readable. They constitute a great introduction to the study of original Tantra:    Religious Experience in Tantric Shaivism    Shaiva Philosophy and its Place in the Indian Tradition:    The Descent of Power: academic article published in a peer-reviewed journal    A clear introduction to early BuddhismUndergraduate papers on mysticism (the scholarly term for direct experience of the Divine):    Mysticism in Yoga    Mysticism in Art and Sensuality    A Definition of MysticismOther articles:    A Short Dissertation on Prana by Scott Blossom et al.      Yogasūtra (partial) in my translation    The Logical Flow of the Yoga-sūtra    Apotheoses of Nature: an art historical essay on yoginīsThis paper explores the arguments of Vedānta philosophy and a partial Tantrik refutation thereof:    Medieval Hindu PhilosophyReflections on death in the Asian religious tradition, written many years ago under Paul Muller’s tutelage:    What is Death?    The Opportunity of Death Free Audio Download Library Heart Lotus Meditation0.00This is a 7 minute meditation on the Heart Lotus, a profound visualization technique recorded live. Hareesh chants the Gāyatrī Mantras0.00Hareesh chants the Vedic Gāyatrī Mantra (Sāvitrī Gāyatrī, Ṛg-Veda 3.62.10) and the ‘Tantrik’ (Shaiva) Gāyatrī. You can meditate on their sounds or learn to chant them, but please do not play mantras as background music.Nonviolent Communication and Nondual Shaiva Tantra0.00This brief talk explores the relation between NVC and NST and why they are so perfectly complementary.Vijnana-bhairava-tantra partial translation (50%)0.00This free pdf gives you half of this 1100-year-old scripture in translation, with explanations of the practices given (where necessary). This is a preview of a forthcoming (2018) book, which will explain each verse as thoroughly as possible. For a detailed article on this incredible scripture, go here: http://tantrikstudies.squarespace.com/blog/2016/10/6/will-the-real-vijaana-bhairava-please-stand-upCore meditation0.00This is a 4min guided meditation into the core of your being, recorded live and spontaneously in a teaching event.Abhinavagupta’s spiritual poetry read to Einaudi’s music0.00Hareesh reads verses 7-11 of the Paramaarthasaara to the exquisite composition ‘Nuvole Bianche’ by Einaudi. AboutChristopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, was introduced  to Indian spirituality at the age of seven and initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. on the traditions of Śaiva Tantra from Berkeley. He received traditional education at yoga āshrams in upstate New York and India in meditation, kīrtan, mantra-science, āsana, karma-yoga, and more. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darśana (philosophy), Tantrik philosophy, Sanskrit, mantra-science, and offers spiritual counseling.Hareesh is the Founder and Head Faculty of the Mattamayura Institute. His teachers, mentors, and gurus, in chronological order, include: Gurumayī Chidvilāsānandā (dīkṣā-guru and mūla-guru), Paul Muller-Ortega (Śaiva Tantra and Classical Yoga); Alexis Sanderson (Śaiva and Śākta Tantra and Sanskrit); Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication); Somadeva Vasudeva (Śaiva Tantra), Dharmabodhi Sarasvati (Tantrik Yoga); and Adyashanti (Meditation). Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition. Testimonials    ““Chris Wallis’ Heart of Recognition class has been a transformative experience in my yogic education. The text itself and Chris’ translation and commentary are moving, powerful, and applicable to so many facets of our life and inquiry as yogins. Yet beyond the text, it was Chris’ dedication to his students and to addressing and anticipating their need for background information to more fully access the text under study that made the class a singular experience. And it was Chris’ ability to foster a sense of kula through sharing, dialogue, mantra recitation and laughter that transformed what could have been only a class into true satsang. I look forward to continuing my studies with Chris for many years to come.”— 2010 Heart of Recognition Student    ““Chris Wallis and the rest of his facilitators have planted a seed of hope that the world is a loving place and they showed me how to tap into this loving energy. Silence, stillness, and deep breathing are now a vital part of my everyday life. I thank Chris for this.”— U.C Berkeley Student    ““I wish that my life and schedule would have allowed me to attend more of Hareesh’s beautiful classes. Each evening that I was fortunate enough to be there was more of an experience than a class – a gathering of a powerful community, working with amazing teachings and a masterful guide to feed our souls to the point of perfect satiation. He is so articulate and has a way of making these Ancient Teachings accessible to those truly wanting to receive them. He also cares deeply for the practice and all those who choose to partake in it. Thank you Hareesh for being a glistening mirror, reflecting the truth and love within all hearts.”— Student San FranciscoThis upload is intended to rise interest for Christopher ‘Hareesh’ Wallis related GB:The Recognition Sutras/Pratyabhijña-hrdayaIf you find his non-dualist teachings relevant, let’s bring his best course on elib!