I feel like a short post on how I create my art is in order, and perhaps a brief discussion on whether these images can even be called “art”. ​ "The Heart of the Supreme Divinity 10" is based on verse 1 of the Parā-praveśikā by Bhaṭṭa Nāgānanda Making Texts Come To Life ​It’s been almost a year since I discovered the world of artificial intelligence. I use Midjourney AI to make original texts come to life. I enter words, texts, prompts and the AI creates an image based on this input. Key to creating great images is being precise enough to allow the AI to create a coherent image with an interesting subject, while at the same time leaving enough space for creativity so the "vibe" of the source text comes across. It's a delicate balance - and a wonderful collaborative process. ​ Working With AI Is An Interactive, Creative Dance ​Collaborating with AI, I can only influence the output to a certain degree. A good amount of the image is created by the AI itself, which in turn has been trained to do so based on pictures available on the internet. I personally feel that creating images this way is like painting a picture with someone who doesn't speak your language. I try to make myself understood, I express an idea, and they pick it up and interpret it their way. After some refinements, together we get closer to a image that expresses my idea (or rather, my idea of what the original text is trying to convey). ​ I Use Original Texts Whenever Possible ​Unless specifically indicated, the original texts are not altered, nor do I use existing images to prompt the AI. Of course, I use English translations of the original Sanskrit texts. When creating deities, I try to convey modern interpretations of their svabhāva ("vibratory tone") and follow as much of the traditional iconography as I can manage to include without losing that vibe. To do that, I add certain descriptors to the text prompt, but strive to keep them to the bare minimum. Two very literal interpretations of original quotes left: The Great Death-Conqurering Mantra 14 depicts the reference to a cucumber in the translation of the mantra. right: The Letter A 6 illustrates verse 11 from the Kaula Sutras, "The body is represented by the letter A, the [underlying] flux/flow." The process becomes challenging when the AI interprets a verse very literally (as can be seen in some images here ), or when an original verse is so vague that it has no actual subject, or refers to the reader’s prior knowledge and experience (as shown in many of the images in my very first collection ). In such cases, the AI latches onto the first word it actually “understands” and it becomes a challenge to get it to created images based on the interpretation of a verse instead of its literal meaning. Then again, sometimes this gives the most amazing (and fun) images, so you never know. All The Artwork On This Site Was Created Purely By AI I like the raw feel, the apparent mistakes and hidden errors in the pictures. I do not strive to create flawless, "perfect" artwork. Human beings are not perfect (well, except that innately, everyone is perfect), and I love art that reflects this. Hands and eyes especially are amongst the most difficult body parts for AI to render, so expect to see some "flaws". I don't consider myself a graphic designer, and if you're looking for perfectly photoshopped work, you'll probably be better off looking elsewhere. If, on the other hand, you're looking for work created with passion and love... welcome! All this said, the big question around all images created using AI remains: Is This Art? Is Art Generated by AI Art? Can It Even Be Art? What Makes Art Art? ​Honestly, I don’t know. It is something that is heavily debated in the AI community, with all sorts of people, trained artists and non-artists, having all sorts of opinions (no it isn't - yes it is; no it can't - yes it can; only humans make art - AI can make art etc...) and endless (i.e. fruitless) discussions. ​ For Me, It's Simple ​From my point of view it's all very easy: basically, if you think it is art, it is, and if you think it isn't, it isn't. In the end, it doesn't matter. "Art" is simply a word, trying to define something that by its very nature cannot be defined because it has to be experienced. The Mind Of The Dreamer Weaves The Dream 6 AI, to me, is a tool that allows me to express visions and ideas in a way I couldn’t possibly manage with paint and paper (my drawing abilities never went beyond the stick-man stage). I’m very grateful to have such a tool and that I live in a time and place where I can use it. ​ Selling AI-Generated Art? Since anyone can create images using AI, for free or very little money, why do I sell my work? ​Simply put: I believe the images I offer you bring you beauty and inspiration. I put a lot of time and effort into creating them. Prompting, simple as it may seem, is not easy if you have a specific idea in mind. There is a steep learning curve involved, and a lot (a lot!) of practice and experimentation are necessary for good results. A lot of time goes into learning about various art styles and artists, photography, cinematography, the intricacies of prompt-crafting and more. Sometimes it feels like a crash-course in art history, photography or computer science. Of course, the knowledge I acquire this way is not comparable to someone with a degree in Art History, or Computer Programming. And I don't believe it needs to be. But, I think the result is of value, and worth every cent. ​

"The Yoginīs Of Uḍḍiyāna In Meditation 1" Teaching Tantra is something of an paradox to me, and I don’t think it can actually be done. Tantra is both a philosophy and a means to realization. Classical Tantra is a philosophy that is supported by a system of practices that enables one to realize a specific goal: embodied liberation. In practice, I find that it is, first and foremost, a way of living, a way of being. The goal of Classical Tantra is to immerse so deeply within the moment that you recognize that the true nature of this very moment is “your” true nature, and that, in fact, there is only ever this one true nature. This is a paradoxical process: you center firmly within and all of a sudden, you discover that there is no without, and thus, you are All That Is. A single point turns into the whole universe. ​You are One. Or rather, One Is. ​ On a conceptual level, all these things can be taught. Classical Tantra has a very elaborate philosophy, countless texts and scriptures explore every aspect of the awakening process and of liberation. There are literally hundreds of practices, some more elaborate than others, there are dozens of deities, each complete with their ritual worship. One can spend hours reading and interpreting texts, exploring practices, “learning” – and yet not take a single step towards awakening. "Light On Tantra" Awakening cannot be “taught”. ​ It is a deeply personal, very embodied process that is simultaneously completely universal. The teachings, while helpful initially, must be completely absorbed, first by the mind and then by the body (or the other way round, doesn't really matter). They have to be turned into one’s very being, and then discarded completely if any realization is to happen. This is a problem, if not the  problem on this whole path: The teachings are not actually teaching what the student wants to be taught. Teachers of any spiritual path face the problem that all they can ever do is point towards something they feel would be helpful next steps on a student’s path, and pray that the student notices where they are pointing, instead of simply looking at the finger. It can be very frustrating. The student wants to be taught awakening, but by their very nature, teachings are not suited to actually teach awakening. I think they should be called “pointings” instead of teachings, as that better describes them. Pointings can only teach students where to look. And yet, apparently, some people are skilled at this and manage to catch their student’s attention for just long enough that the student begins looking in the right direction, or if they are very lucky, actually seeing. Then, all the teacher does is show the next signposts along the way. Once the student knows where to look, the walking almost happens on its own. The signposts, then, are what makes the awakening process universal.  The steps the student takes are what makes it deeply personal. The fact that the goal of Tantra cannot actually be taught is the main reason I have never sought to “teach” - despite sensing that this is where I might end up. If I “teach” Tantra, I am actually misleading the (potential) student into thinking that this is what the goal is. When starting on the Tantrik path, the student doesn’t yet have the discernment to recognize that this is the case, so for the purpose of actualizing the goal of the path, this is quite a dangerous thing to do. It leads the student astray and adds to their load of things (concepts, ideas, stories) that need to be undone in order to be able to realize the goal of the path. Over the past months and years, I have repeatedly and regularly found myself “doing” exactly that. But, by some miraculous Grace, I feel that there is a kind of built-in rescue mechanism in teaching, at least when I find myself in that position. "The Yoginīs Of Uḍḍiyāna In Meditation 2" Teaching is not something that can be actively “done”. ​ When “teaching” happens in this body-mind, it is something that is beyond anything “I” actively “do”. I find myself with other people, they say something, a response speaks through my mouth. I do not know what I will say, I do not know where the words come from. Yet, they arise, and, judging from the recipients’ reactions, they appear to be beneficial. So they say more, and more words arise and after a while, “I” notice that “teaching” is happening. Hence, “teaching” for me most often happens in a way that completely bypasses the mind. It is simply the natural arising of words, triggered by questions and the energy of the people asking those questions. The danger of “me” co-opting the teaching role, of controlling the teaching process, and ultimately of distracting the student by teachings that for them are not necessary, is greatly reduced in this way. It isn’t a foolproof method, but I feel it is the best option available. ​ Resistance is futile. And still, for quite some time now, I have been resisting this process, unwilling to encourage students or to jump into the river that is clearly flowing through me. However, at this point on the path, I cannot but go with the flow, literally. And the flow, now, it seems has taken me here. So, I am very honored to make this body-mind available to serve you as best as I can on your awakening journey. Note, though, that I am not at this point a certified teacher in any lineage. I am simply someone a little further along the way, sharing from what I know to be true and what I know from the scripture and my teachers. So after all this explanation, I think the best way to put it is this: ​ What I “do” is “Sharing Tantra”. ​​ And I'd love for you to practice, study and share with me! ​

~ compiled by Anantaśakti (transl.: Christopher Hareesh Wallis) The 13 Vātūlanātha Sūtras are a little-known text of the Tantrik tradition. It is over 1000 years old and was first published only 100 years ago. In it, the mysterious Tantrik master Anantaśakti ("Someone"), compiled some 13 sūtras that were revealed to Lord Vātūla ("The Intoxicated Lord") through the Yoginīs of Uḍḍiyāna, along with a detailed commentary. ​ It is a highly evocative text that covers and goes beyond the Krama teachings usually associated with said yoginīs. Similarly to the Kaula Sūtras, the Vātūlanātha Sūtras describe a complete path to awakening. Transmitted in beautifully evocative, though often mysterious, language, they benefit greatly from explanations by a teacher. I'm sharing them here for easy reference. mahā-sāhasa-vṛttyā svarūpa-lābhaḥ ||1|| Through the activity of the Great Spontaneous Immediacy, one stabilizes in one’s true nature. tallābhācchuritā yugapa vṛtti-pravṛttiḥ ||2|| The flow of the activities [of consciousness] becomes all of a sudden saturated with the attainment of That. ubhaya-paṭṭoghaṭṭanān mahā-śūnyatā-praveśaḥ ||3|| Through breaking open the two casings, [there is] entry into the Great Emptiness. yugma-grāsān niravakāśa-saṃvin-niṣṭhā ||4|| Through devouring the pair, [there is] abiding in continuous and occasionless consciousness. siddha-yoginī-saṃghaṭṭān mahāmelāpodayaḥ ||5|| Through the lovemaking of the siddhas and yoginīs, the great celebratory unification arises. tri-kañcuka-parityāgān nirākhya-padāvasthitiḥ ||6|| Through completely letting go of the three veils, one is established in the Nameless state. vāk-catuṣṭayodaya-virāma-prathāsu svaraḥ prathate ||7|| The Resonance exists in [all] instances of the arising and subsiding of the four aspects of the Word. rasa-tritayāsvādanenānicchocchalitaṃ vigata-bandhaṃ paraṃ brahma ||8|| By savouring the three nectars, [the experience of] the Supreme Absolute, utterly free, surges up spontaneously. devī-catuṣṭayollāsena sadaiva sva-viśrāntyavasthitiḥ ||9|| By the shining forth of the four goddesses, one is permanently established in [the state of] repose within oneself. dvādaśa-vāhodayena mahā-maricī-vikāsaḥ ||10|| Through the Rise of the twelve currents, the Great Rays expand. caryā-pañcakodaye nistaraṅga-samāveśaḥ ||11|| When the five observances arise, [there is] immersion into the Waveless. mahābodha-samāveśāt puṇya-pāpāsaṃbandhaḥ ||12|| Through immersion into awakened awareness, [there is] no more relationship with virtue and sin. akathana-kathā-balena mahā-vismaya-mudrā-prāptyā kha-svaratā ||13|| Through the power of the inexpressible oral teaching, [there is] the attainment of the Sign of Great Wonder; through that, the Resonance of the Void. ~ Anantaśakti (transl.: Christopher Hareesh Wallis)

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Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section 'HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?' below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. Account Information If you would at any time like to review or change the information in your account or terminate your account, you can: Log in to your account settings and update your user account. Contact us at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases. However, we may retain some information in our files to prevent fraud, troubleshoot problems, assist with any investigations, enforce our legal terms and/or comply with applicable legal requirements. Cookies and similar technologies: Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. To opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Services visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ . If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com . 12. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ('DNT') feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage no uniform technology standard for recognising and implementing DNT signals has been finalised. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice. 13. DO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS? In Short: Yes, if you are a resident of California, you are granted specific rights regarding access to your personal information. California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the 'Shine The Light' law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us using the contact information provided below. If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with Services, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Services. To request removal of such data, please contact us using the contact information provided below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Services, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from all our systems (e.g. backups, etc.). CCPA Privacy Notice The California Code of Regulations defines a 'resident' as: every individual who is in the State of California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and every individual who is domiciled in the State of California who is outside the State of California for a temporary or transitory purpose All other individuals are defined as 'non-residents'. If this definition of 'resident' applies to you, we must adhere to certain rights and obligations regarding your personal information. What categories of personal information do we collect? We have collected the following categories of personal information in the past twelve (12) months: A. Identifiers (Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name): YES B. Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information): NO C. Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law (Gender and date of birth): NO D. Commercial information (Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information): YES E. Biometric information (Fingerprints and voiceprints): NO F. Internet or other similar network activity (Browsing history, search history, online behaviour, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements): YES G. Geolocation data (Device location): NO H. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information (Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities): NO I. Professional or employment-related information (Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us): NO J. Education Information (Student records and directory information): NO K. Inferences drawn from other personal information (Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics): NO We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of: Receiving help through our customer support channels; Participation in customer surveys or contests; and Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries. How do we use and share your personal information? Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U. collects and shares your personal information through: • Targeting cookies/Marketing cookies • Social media cookies More information about our data collection and sharing practices can be found in this privacy notice. You may contact us by email at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com , or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document. If you are using an authorised agent to exercise your right to opt out we may deny a request if the authorised agent does not submit proof that they have been validly authorised to act on your behalf. Will your information be shared with anyone else? We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. Each service provider is a for-profit entity that processes the information on our behalf. We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be 'selling' of your personal information. Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U. has not sold any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months. Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U. has disclosed the following categories of personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months: The categories of third parties to whom we disclosed personal information for a business or commercial purpose can be found under 'WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?'. Your rights with respect to your personal data Right to request deletion of the data — Request to delete You can ask for the deletion of your personal information. If you ask us to delete your personal information, we will respect your request and delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions provided by law, such as (but not limited to) the exercise by another consumer of his or her right to free speech, our compliance requirements resulting from a legal obligation, or any processing that may be required to protect against illegal activities. Right to be informed — Request to know Depending on the circumstances, you have a right to know: whether we collect and use your personal information; the categories of personal information that we collect; the purposes for which the collected personal information is used; whether we sell your personal information to third parties; the categories of personal information that we sold or disclosed for a business purpose; the categories of third parties to whom the personal information was sold or disclosed for a business purpose; and the business or commercial purpose for collecting or selling personal information. In accordance with applicable law, we are not obligated to provide or delete consumer information that is de-identified in response to a consumer request or to re-identify individual data to verify a consumer request. Right to Non-Discrimination for the Exercise of a Consumer’s Privacy Rights We will not discriminate against you if you exercise your privacy rights. Verification process Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. These verification efforts require us to ask you to provide information so that we can match it with information you have previously provided us. For instance, depending on the type of request you submit, we may ask you to provide certain information so that we can match the information you provide with the information we already have on file, or we may contact you through a communication method (e.g. phone or email) that you have previously provided to us. We may also use other verification methods as the circumstances dictate. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. To the extent possible, we will avoid requesting additional information from you for the purposes of verification. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes. We will delete such additionally provided information as soon as we finish verifying you. Other privacy rights You may object to the processing of your personal information. You may request correction of your personal data if it is incorrect or no longer relevant, or ask to restrict the processing of the information. You can designate an authorised agent to make a request under the CCPA on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorised agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorised to act on your behalf in accordance with the CCPA. You may request to opt out from future selling of your personal information to third parties. Upon receiving an opt-out request, we will act upon the request as soon as feasibly possible, but no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the request submission. To exercise these rights, you can contact us by email at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com , or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you. 14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE? In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws. We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated 'Revised' date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information. 15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE? If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com or by post to: Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U. Lerchenfelderstr 49/12 1070 Vienna Austria If you are a resident in the European Economic Area, the 'data controller' of your personal information is Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U.. Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U. has appointed Florentine Faltin to be its representative in the EEA. You can contact them directly regarding the processing of your information by Blühendes Leben - Praxis für persönliche Entfaltung e.U., by email at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com , by visiting http://www.inspiredbytantra.com , by phone at +43 676 3896388, or by post to: Lerchenfelderstr 49/12 1070 Vienna Austria 16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU? Based on the applicable laws of your country, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please visit: https://www.inspiredbytantra.com/contact . Last updated December 07, 2022 This privacy policy was created using Termly's Privacy Policy Generator .

Shipping & Returns Shipping Policy We offer free express shipping worldwide. Shipping to P.O. Boxes is not currently supported. All orders are processed within 2-4 business days (excluding weekends and holidays) after receiving your order confirmation email. You will receive another notification when your order has shipped. Your order may be subject to import duties and taxes (including VAT), which are incurred once a shipment reaches your destination country. Inspired By Tantra is not responsible for these charges if they are applied and are your responsibility as the customer. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification from us which will include a tracking number you can use to check its status. Please allow 48 hours for the tracking information to become available. All orders are shipped from a location on the same continent as the delivery address. Therefore, you can expect to receive your order within 5 days after the order has shipped. If you haven’t received your order within 10 days of receiving your shipping confirmation email, please contact us at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com with your name and order number, and we will look into it for you. Return & Exchange Policy Note that since all our items are custom-made on demand, we do not accept returns. We take utmost care in fulfilling and processing your order. In the event that your order arrives damaged in any way, please email us as soon as possible at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com with your order number and a photo of the item’s condition. We address these on a case-by-case basis and will try our best to work towards a satisfactory solution. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us any time at florentine@inspiredbytantra.com