Another way Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Sexuality, for the person who practices tantra, is a marvelous way to experience illusion. Illusion is just another way of seeing things. There are no illusions because there is no self.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tantra of Love, Frederick Lenz, 1995
Tantra views sexuality as a means to perceive reality beyond ordinary illusion, suggesting that illusion arises from the sense of self.
In simple terms: Sexuality in tantra reveals reality beyond self‑illusion.
Key Takeaway
Use intimacy to explore deeper perception.
Themes
spirituality
self
perception
illusion
tantra
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- partnered practice
- spiritual workshops
- therapeutic counseling
Key Concepts
non‑dualism
mindfulness
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does dissolving self‑identity change sexual experience?
- Can this view integrate with modern relationships?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be misunderstood as endorsing hedonism without deeper practice.
