SACRED SEXUALITY

New York, Barnes & Nobles Books, 1995. 4to. 192pp., introduction, illustrated throughout in color and b/w, notes, bib., glossary, index. Hardcover with DJ.This book explores the origins and practices of sexuality as an integration of heaven and earth in many diverse cultures around the world. Attitudes towards sexuality have changed profoundly since the ancient fertility rites, and the images of integration between female and male throughout history present an antidote to the repression and gender divisions in modern society. From the Goddess to the holy harlot, tantra, the alchemical wedding, to esoteric sacred sexualities and more, a fascinating look at body and spirit.