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Community:

We are a vibrant, supportive and diverse group of individuals from all around the world. Through Community we explore and practice the Tantrik teachings so we may bring them to life in everyday experiences.

Among us there are people who have practiced Classical Tantra for over 20 years, and others who have just discovered the teachings.

We foster and nurture a sense of community online, in our weekly gatherings on Zoom, and anytime there is the opportunity to meet in person, whether it’s for a retreat or just a shared meal. In addition, all our courses and retreats have a dedicated community forum to share the experience and teachings of the lineage with each other.

We believe in the power of supporting each other on the spiritual path, and directly experiencing the deep transformation that being in community creates. Within a community, we encounter the ebbs and flows of life not as isolated beings, but in relation to each other.

Learning

Our Values

We are committed to Truth. We value knowledge as a way to gain insight and open the gates of our own innate wisdom.

Inclusivity

Everybody is welcomed here. We value diversity and welcome everybody with no distinctions. 

Openness is embracing all of reality. We value compassion and understanding towards others’ perspectives and experiences. 

Empathy

Service

Selfless service is part of our practice. We value contributing to the well being of all beings, in all possible ways.

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What is Kirtan?

Kirtan is a Sanskrit word that means ‘narrating, reciting, telling, describing’ of an idea or story. In Indian traditions a kirtan is a call-and-response style song or chant, set to music often with community.

In Classical Tantra, kirtan expresses loving devotion to a deity, or discusses spiritual ideas. It may include dancing or direct expression of bhavas (emotive states). It’s one way to practice where our mind is quieten and we chant in Sanskrit and in communion. 

  • “This was my first trip to India. I felt completely cared for and safe the entire time. Every need was tended to. Even having lost luggage, our local guide, Yusuf, was able to get it to me in two days and coordinated a trip to the mall to shop for a few basics, in the meantime. Being able to absorb the teachings with Hareesh in person is always a potent experience, but to do it in such an energetic and sacred place is even more powerful. I hope to do another India trip with them in a few years”.

    Amber, USA

  • “Tantra Illuminated - where every retreat is the best one yet! The mind freeing philosophy from the great masters wonderfully explained by Hareesh, the ecstatic kirtans, the embodiment, mantra practices, learnings from the other participants, the fun moments! Completely full”.

    John, The Philippines

  • “This retreat was a real treat for me. Both the content and the format were excellent and at times, deeply moving. It was easy to manage technologically. I loved receiving the handouts, the references, and key sanskrit words that were discussed during the retreat. Thanks for a wonderful experience which I will revisit frequently thanks to full access to the recordings!”

    Anonymous

  • “I had the most amazing experience in so many ways, everything and more that I hoped for. It is truly hard to find the words to describe my times at TI in Portugal - I hope to return many more times to this amazing community. I feel blessed and full of love - my life will be forever touched by my time there”.

    Anonymous

  • “Hareesh articulates clearly and in a way that somehow includes everyone present. His humor is noteworthy and timely, We cant take it all too seriously, we would be reminded. Above all, this stuff is the real deal. Test drive it in your life and it is a ride into bliss and of presence, awareness and liberation, here and now”.

    Dave, USA

  • “Every aspect of the retreat was wonderful for me. The Tantra Illuminated community is enthusiastic, good listeners, and very committed to the teachings. I love them all so much. The practices and teachings are deep and profound. I had several breakthroughs that deepened my connection to my self and left me waiting eagerly for the next retreat”.

    Marc, USA

Community Retreats

Join us at our center, Tantra Illuminated Portugal, for an intimate gathering of no more than 10 individuals to engage and share together a daily program of selfless service, meditation practices, āsana classes, kirtan, and other activities in the beautiful and peaceful countryside of the North of Portugal.

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