Tantra Fundamentals

Question 1

How long ago did Tantra originate?

Accepted Answer

3,000-5,000 years ago

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1,000-2,000 years ago

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6,000-8,000 years ago

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2,000-4,000 years ago

Question 2

What is the spiritual dimension of Tantra?

Accepted Answer

The science and study of energy

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The study of the mind

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The study of sexuality

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The study of the body

Question 3

What is energy?

Accepted Answer

Energy is a universal force that is within us and all around us.

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It is a measure of the strength of an object's gravitational force

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Energy is a finite resource that will eventually be depleted

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It is the ability to do work

Question 4

What is the master key for controlling and mastering all energy?

Accepted Answer

Deciphering the laws which govern the energy.

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Finding a energy source.

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Finding a new renewable energy.

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Learning to control one's emotions.

Question 5

According to Tantra, what can the celebration of the sensual and material dimensions remedy?

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The belief that physical reality is bad or evil.

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That material reality is an illusion.

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That only the spiritual dimension is real.

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That reality is ultimately unknowable.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about ancient tantric texts?

Accepted Answer

That all of reality can be used to reach the Divine Absolute and realize one's own innate divinity.

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That according to the ancient tantric texts, all religions are paradoxical.

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That the ancient tantric texts claim that one can realize their own innate divinity.

Question 7

In Tantra, what is the physical body seen as?

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A manifested aspect of the Divine

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A hindrance to accessing the Divine

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A tool to be used to access the Divine

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The only way to access the Divine