An Esoteric Exposition of the Bardo Thodol (Vol. 5A of a Treatise on Mind)

This book explores chapter 5 of the Bardo Thödol titled TheSpiritual Practice entitled Natural Liberation of HabitualTendencies. This text incorporates a detailed exposition ofthe transformation of saṃskāras (consciousness attributesdeveloped through past activity) into enlightenmentattributes. This book provides a solid foundation tounderstanding the force centres (chakras) and the way theirpowers (siddhis) awaken. The ten stages of the evolutionof consciousness are illustrated in correspondence withthe doctrine of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities and howthey contribute to the Initiation process.