Ecstatic Journey

The mysterious rituals and dramatic depictions associated with Tantric Buddhism have long captured people’s imaginations, however its core concepts remain widely misunderstood. For centuries, its teachings illuminating the path towards Enlightenment were passed to students in secrecy, adding to the enigmatic allure of Tantra. Drawing on new interpretation and research and the V&A’s magnificent but little-known Himalayan collection of paintings, sculptures and other works, this fascinating book sets out to explain in a clear and engaging way the key principles, dynamic art and specific practices that characterize Tantric Buddhism both historically and today.