Topic: Tantra

Tantra comes up in 15 chapters across 12 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2013 to April 2026.

July 2013 April 2026

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Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class
• 58:05 - 1:01:59

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Ancient Entropy Equation, Ritual Sex Magic, & The Broker Class

Divine Feminine, Portal Operators and the Epstein Massage Template

The discussion covers the suppression of the "divine feminine" and the role of women as "portal operators" to the divine. Dr. Lynn and Greg Carlwood speculate that the "massage-based" template used by Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein may have been a perverted version of ancient sacred arts. They suggest that victims were methodically trained to direct energy for the elite without understanding the occult significance of their actions.

Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice
• 24:32 - 26:51

Seriah Azkath | The Paranormal Subculture, High Strangeness, & Magical Practice

Tantric Energy, Prophetic Dreams and Premonitions

The conversation explores the use of tantric practices to move energy between partners for spiritual insight and empowered consciousness. This energy work is linked to an increase in prophetic dreams and specific information downloads. A notable example is shared where a specific date for a family member's death was recorded in a calendar four years before the event occurred with accuracy.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination
• 4:05 - 6:36

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination

Losing Worlds, Shifting Perspectives in Scholarship

Dr. Jeffrey Kripal explains his philosophy that a scholar of religion must "lose at least two worlds" to gain true insight. He describes moving from a Catholic upbringing to a Hindu tantric world, arguing that inhabiting a single worldview limits one's understanding. The discussion emphasizes that labels and identifiers are often restrictive, and maintaining an open-ended perspective is essential for studying the anomalous.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination
• 33:35 - 37:26

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination

Sexuality, Orgasm and Altered States of Consciousness

Dr. Kripal explores the deep connection between human sexuality and mystical openings, noting that religions often create strict rules to contain this "socially explosive" energy. He argues that orgasm and death are the two primary natural ways to radically alter human consciousness. The anxiety surrounding sexuality in religious traditions is attributed to the need to control the "container" of the human body and social lines of transmission.

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 4:03 - 6:17

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Esoteric Tantra, Kashmir Shaivism vs. Neo-Tantra

Dr. Kujawa distinguishes between classic Esoteric Tantra and modern Western Neo-Tantra, noting that the former is a path toward enlightenment rather than mere sexual improvement. She highlights Kashmir Shaivism as a tradition that utilizes female sexuality to reach heightened states of consciousness. The discussion touches on the connection between Mary Magdalene and ancient Sumerian and Egyptian traditions regarding sacred sexuality.

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Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 6:17 - 10:44

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Abhinavagupta, Tantra Loka and the Kundalini Experience

The 10th-century Indian philosopher Abhinavagupta and his work, Tantra Loka, serve as the foundation for understanding sexual rituals aimed at spiritual liberation. Dr. Kujawa describes the role of Yoginis and Dakinis in passing down these traditions orally and explains the development of siddhis, or supernatural powers, as a byproduct of practice. She shares a personal account of a spontaneous Kundalini awakening that resulted in a perception of reality as pure energy particles.

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Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 16:24 - 24:30

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Erotic Rapture, Criteria for Tantric Enlightenment Rituals

The concept of "erotic rapture" is explored through the lens of Tantra Loka’s 29th chapter, which outlines specific criteria for reaching enlightenment through sexual acts. Dr. Kujawa explains that emotional detachment from a partner can sometimes facilitate a deeper focus on consciousness expansion by removing personal baggage. She details the physical sensation of energy moving up the spine and the resulting "goddess consciousness" that blurs the distinction between matter and spirit.

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation
• 7:30 - 9:54

Allen Greenfield | Sex Magic, The Grail Within, & Manifestation

Personal Experience Versus Theory in Western Tantra and Kundalini

The Western magical tradition is contrasted with Eastern practices like Kundalini yoga, with a focus on the importance of personal practitioner accounts over abstract theory. Reference is made to Lewis Culling and Gopi Krishna to illustrate how spontaneous or uncontrolled energetic experiences can be overwhelming. The host and guest emphasize that their approach prioritizes practical, personal experience to demystify the symbolism often found in obscure occult texts.

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Steven Snider aka Recluse | Honey Pots, Cicada 3301, & High Strangeness
• 33:37 - 37:53

Steven Snider aka Recluse | Honey Pots, Cicada 3301, & High Strangeness

Moravian Church, Sex Magic, and William Blake

The discussion explores the Moravian Church's alleged history of occultism and its early introduction of sex magic to the West via contact with Tantra in India. Snyder links these "creepy" ritualistic visualizations to the upbringing and artistic output of William Blake, as well as modern counterculture works like the "Illuminatus!" trilogy.

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Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult
• 25:24 - 27:12

Chris Bennett | Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs And The Occult

Gnostic Sex Magic and Ritual Ingestion of Fluids

In response to a question about secret traditions, Bennett discusses the ritual ingestion of semen and menses in early Gnostic sects like the Ophites. He explains how Aleister Crowley later adopted these practices into his system of magic. The conversation touches on the potential influence of these rites on the Knights Templar and their connection to Indian Tantric traditions.

Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic
• 41:06 - 44:41

Tobias Churton | Crowley In America: Art, Espionage & Sex Magic

Sex Magic Diaries, Rex de Arte Regia Experiments

The discussion turns to Crowley's sex magic diaries, specifically the "Rex de Arte Regia," which Churton describes as records of scientific experiments rather than mere journals. Crowley believed sexual energy could be used to activate the subconscious and achieve spiritual exaltation more efficiently than traditional ceremonial magic. The goal was to use the suspension of time and space during orgasm as a "primal lift off" to operate on the astral plane.

Conner Habib | Sexuality, Oppression, & The Occult
• 52:57 - 57:09

Conner Habib | Sexuality, Oppression, & The Occult

Ejaculation Control, Sex Magic and Human Progression

The conversation touches on esoteric practices involving the withholding of ejaculation to reach enlightened states, which Habib largely dismisses as having a hidden moralistic or "sex-negative" agenda. Regarding sex magic, Habib asserts that he does not perform specific rituals because "sex is magic" in its own right. He encourages listeners to focus on pleasure and presence during sex as a primary means of advancing human consciousness without the need for elaborate occult trappings.

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Peter Levenda | Sinister Forces, Occult History, & The Nine
• 1:02:28 - 1:04:44

Peter Levenda | Sinister Forces, Occult History, & The Nine

Peter Levenda, Current Projects and The Tantric Alchemist

Peter Levenda concludes the interview by directing listeners to his website and his various books on the Nazis, Freemasonry, and Mormonism. He highlights his recent work, The Tantric Alchemist, which decodes European alchemical texts through the lens of psychobiology and Tantra. Levenda also mentions he is currently working on a large-scale project similar in scope to the Sinister Forces trilogy.

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Jason Miller | Sex Magick, Tantric Alchemy, & The Secrets of Erotic Sorcery
• 17:52 - 21:46

Jason Miller | Sex Magick, Tantric Alchemy, & The Secrets of Erotic Sorcery

King Indrabhuti, Tantric Buddhism and Celibacy

Miller shares the story of King Indrabhuti and the Buddha to explain why tantric sex practices exist alongside monastic celibacy. According to the legend, the Buddha revealed a secret path to enlightenment involving sexual union specifically for those with worldly commitments and kingdoms to run. While monasticism is considered a "safer" path for the masses, tantric yoga provides a faster, more intense alternative for those prepared for the practice.

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THC 63: Santos Bonacci Interview | False Reality, Astrology, & The Biblical Code
• 1:08:26 - 1:13:39

THC 63: Santos Bonacci Interview | False Reality, Astrology, & The Biblical Code

Divine Sex, Tantric Orgasm, Religious Corporations

The practice of "divine sex" is contrasted with bestial indulgence, focusing on raising Kundalini energy up the spine to achieve a spiritual or mystical orgasm in the head. This process is said to allow individuals to experience their God-like nature and free themselves from the bonds of organized religion. Modern religious denominations are characterized as corporations designed to keep the "Christ within" hidden from the masses.