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Kashmir Śaivism (Trika)

Kashmir Śaivism

Kashmir Śaivism is a non-dual tantric tradition (c. 9th–11th c. CE) that sees all reality as the self-aware vibration of a single consciousness, Śiva. Synthesised by Abhinavagupta in works such as the Tantrāloka, it integrates philosophy, aesthetics and meditative recognition (pratyabhijñā).

Origin: c. 9th–11th c. CE
Geographical roots: Kashmir
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Historical development

Kashmir Śaivism is a non-dual tantric tradition (c. 9th–11th c. CE) that sees all reality as the self-aware vibration of a single consciousness, Śiva. Synthesised by Abhinavagupta in works such as the Tantrāloka, it integrates philosophy, aesthetics and meditative recognition (pratyabhijñā).

Principal Gurus & Ācāryas

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Key scriptures (Śāstra)

Śiva SūtrasTantrāloka

Modern transmission

Its teachings on awareness and subtle energy inform contemporary meditation and tantra study.

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