Kashmir Śaivism
Kashmir Śaivism is a nondual Tantric tradition centered on Śiva as consciousness and the world as real manifestation of that consciousness—not mere illusion.
Core themes
Section titled “Core themes”- The universe is the self-display of awareness
- Bondage is forgetting one’s nature; liberation is recognition (pratyabhijñā)
- Every aspect of life can be a doorway when approached skillfully
Common practices
Section titled “Common practices”- Mantra, visualization, and subtle body practices
- Contemplation on the tattvas (categories of manifestation)
- Guru transmission in traditional settings
Distinctive emphasis
Section titled “Distinctive emphasis”World-affirming nonduality: embodiment, energy, and emotion are included rather than rejected.
Integral cautions
Section titled “Integral cautions”Tantric language can be exoticized or used to justify unhealthy power dynamics. Tradition, ethics, and qualified guidance matter.