The following pages of bibliography will help you with your study of Modern Tantra. This bibliography will continue to grow.
Unless otherwise noted, items with a copyright from Sothis, Sothis-Weirdglow, Weirdglow-Sothis, or AMOOKOS, although uncredited in the actual book or article, were probably either written or translated by or have comments from Michael Magee (Lokanath Maharaj). Also, some photocopied articles were acquired through Mr. Magee. All Tantric practitioners owe him a great debt for all his hard work in bringing forth this wisdom!
One of the difficulties today is finding good books on traditional Tantra. While there are many books that call themselves “Tantric,” a good number of them are more creative than based on tradition. That does not make them bad, just not traditional. But if you are looking for traditional information, I could not do better than to recommend the books published by the Bihar School of Yoga. Several of their books are listed here.
Many of the books listed here were published in cities in India, including Delhi, New Delhi, Bombay, Mumbai, Madras, etc. Only city names are given for major cities, with additional information provided for unusual locations of publication.
Magazines, Journals, Articles, and Web Page Resources
I had initially included numerous web pages in this bibliography, but they either became obsolete or changed so frequently that many became totally useless. Therefore, the only URLs I have included are those where I originally found some useful documents.
Anonymous. “Chandamaharoshana Tantra.” Photocopy. No location, publisher, or date.
_____. “Fakirs: Religious Mendicants of India.” Scientific American. 1884.
_____. Indus Script & More. http://indusscriptmore.blogspot.com/2011/08/catch-all-group-of-indus-signs.html.
EO. The Total Tantra Manual. www.mumyouan.com/i/ae-8.html.
Galadriel, Lady. The Great Rite, Sex Magick and Wiccan Philosophy. Cincinnati, OH: Black Moon Publishing, 1988.
Goravani, Das. Vedic Astrology, Lessons 1–14. Downloaded from Usenet, 1995.
Greene, Douglas. “How to Be a Yogi.” Mechanix Illustrated. August 1952.
Jantsang, Tani. Tibetan Vajreyana-Tantra, Chod Rite & Principles on Pythagorean Pentalpha—Pentamychos. Photocopy. No location, publisher, or date.
Kaviraj, Gopinath. Some Aspects of the History and Doctrines of the Nathas. Photocopy. No location, publisher, or date.
Kellar, Harry. “Personal Observations of High-Caste Magic in India and Africa.” The North American Review. 1893.
Kenoyer, Johnathan Mark. “Uncovering the Keys to the Lost Indus Cities.” Scientific American Special. Vol. 15, No, 1. New York: 2005.
MacGregor, Willow. Sex Magick. Cincinnati, OH: Black Moon Publishing, 1988.
Magee, Mike. The 64 Yoginis of Matsyendranath. 1995. www.shivashakti.com/matsya.htm.
_____. The Yogavishaya of Minanath. 1995. www.shivashakti.com/vishaya.htm.
Maharaj, Jai. A Brief History of Astrology. www.astrologysource.com/history.html.
_____. The Gayatri Mantra. From Usenet. No date.
_____. Simplified Basic Concepts [of Hindu Astrology]. From Usenet. No date.
Maharaj, Sri Lokanath (Michael Magee), trans. Kali Hridayam. London. No publisher ordate.
Mahendranath, Shri Gurudev. The Magick Path of Tantra: The Orgasm of Ecstasy. 2002. www.mahendranath.org/magickpath/magickpath.pdf.
McColl, Colin. The Revelation of Tara. Sunland, CA. Self-published. No date.
Mumford, Dr. Jonn. “Sex Magic.” Penthouse. Australia. March 1989.
Romanoff, Kate M. “Rumble in the Cosmic Sheets: A Contextualized Look at Hindu Tantric Sex.” Master’s thesis at the University of Colorado, 1999.
Sanderson, Alexis. The Visualization of the Deities of the Trika. 1990. www.alexissanderson.com/uploads/6/2/7/6/6276908/sanderson_1990_visualization.pdf.
Sargent, Denny. “Energy of the Goddess.” PanGaia. No. 15.
Shambhala Nath (Donald Michael Kraig). Select Tantrik Glossary. 1984. www.shivashakti.com/glossary.htm.
Sprinkle, Annie (Ellen F. Steinberg). “The Total Orgy.” Velvet. November 1988.
Tantrik Order in America. Vira Sadhana: International Journal of the Tantrik Order. American edition.
Various. Chakra. Vols. 3 (1971) and 4 (1972). New Delhi, India: Kumar Gallery.
_____. Critique. Issue 29 (1988–89). Santa Rosa, CA: Critique Publishing.
_____. Kalachakra Initiation. Madison, WI: Deer Park, 1981.
_____. “Maithuna Lessons.” Tantra: The Magazine. Vol. 1, nos. 1–6. Albuquerque, NM: 1994–1995.
Multiple Issues of
Journals and Magazines
Most of the following magazines or journals are no longer available, but they may be found through used book and magazine resources. Several issues of each of these titles were consulted as part of the information provided in this book.
Classes and Initiatory Materials
These are a few of the important trainings I received that generally must be attended in person and require initiation before receiving them. The last two items are available to anyone directly from the publisher.
Music/Audio
Anand, Margo. The Art of Sexual Magic. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 1996. Six-tape set.
Ashley-Farrand, Thomas. The Beginner’s Guide to Mantras. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2001.
_____. Great Spiritual Disciplines and Astotaras. Self-published, 1996.
_____. Mantra Meditation for Attracting and Healing Relationships. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2003.
_____. Mantra Meditation for Creating Abundance. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2003.
_____. Mantra Meditation for Physical Health. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2003.
_____. Mantra: Sacred Words of Power. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 1999.
Electronic musical instruments (Saarang Concerto Artistic Electronic Tambura and Taalmala Digi-60 Electronic Tabla) from Radel Electronics, Bangalore, India.
Gabriel, Peter. Passion. Geffen Records, 1989.
Inner Voice. Gayatri. Times Music, India, 1999.
Jasraj, Durga. Gayatri Mantra. Biswas Records, 1996.
Lewis, Brent. Pulse … Where the Rhythm Begins. Ikauma Records, 1995.
Merlin’s Magic. Reiki: The Light Touch. Inner Worlds Music, 1995.
Multiple Artists. Jai Shiva! Sri Rama Publishing, 1987.
Velez, Glen. Rhythms of the Chakras. Sounds True, 1998.
Electronic Musical Instruments (Saarang Concerto Artistic Electronic Tambura and Taalmala Digi-60 Electronic Tabla) from Radel Electronics, Bangalore, India.
Videotapes/DVDs
Connor, Cynthia, director. The Secrets of Sacred Sex. Healing Arts, 1994.
Douglas, Nik. Tantra: Indian Rites of Ecstasy. New York: Mystic Fire Video, 1969.
Edgar, Horace, director. Kama Sutra of Vatsyana. Ventura, CA: Telemedia, 1995.
Emerson, Wesley, director. The Tantric Guide to Sexual Potency and Extended Orgasm. Chatsworth, CA: Adam & Eve, 1994.
Horner, Mike, director. Taoist Sexuality. Hillsborough, NC: Adam & Eve, 2000.
Kalin, Betsy, director. Hearts Cracked Open. Los Angeles, CA: Itchy Bee Productions, 2006.
Kallir, Barbara, writer and director. A Tantric Guide to Greater Sex, Love and Intimacy. San Francisco, CA: Crystal Clear Communications, 1989.
Perry, Dr. Michael, and Dr. Patti Britton. Kama Sutra, Tantra & Tao: The World’s Most Erotic Sex. Full Circle Entertainment, 1998.
Rapley, Dr. Suzzane, director. Intimacy & Sexual Ecstasy. Santa Barbara, CA: Love Alive Productions, 1989.
Saraswati, Sunyata. The Jewel in the Lotus. San Francisco, CA: Kriya Jyoti Tantra Society, 1986. Three-video set.
Stevenson, Jayne, director. Yoga of the Heart: A Tantric Festival. Mangrove Creek, NSW, Australia: Big Shakti, 2006.
Stubbs, Kenneth Ray, director. Kama Sutra of Sexual Positions. Tucson, AZ: Secret Garden Publishing, 2002.
Tigunait, Pandit Rajmani, PhD. Sri Chakra: The Highest Tantric Practice. Honesdale, PA: Himalayan Institute, 1999. Four videos.
Wise, Robert. Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Paramount Pictures, 1979.
Young, Lance, director. Bliss. Columbia/Tristar Studios, 1997.