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Trika Śaivism

Trika

Trika, the 'triadic' heart of Kashmir Śaivism, contemplates reality as Śiva, Śakti and the bound soul (nara), resolved in non-dual consciousness. Its scriptures include the Śiva Sūtras and Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra with its 112 meditation techniques.

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

Trika, the 'triadic' heart of Kashmir Śaivism, contemplates reality as Śiva, Śakti and the bound soul (nara), resolved in non-dual consciousness. Its scriptures include the Śiva Sūtras and Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra with its 112 meditation techniques.

Principal Gurus & Ācāryas

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Key scriptures (Śāstra)

Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra

Modern transmission

The Vijñāna Bhairava's dhāraṇās are widely adapted in modern meditation teaching.

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