Lakshmanjoo Academy - Kashmir Shaivism

Lakshmanjoo Academy - Kashmir Shaivism The recordings, those materials are based on, were made by John Hughes over a period of 16 years while living and studying with Swami Lakshmanjoo.

The Lakshmanjoo Academy has been formed to educate the public and academic community through the editing and releasing of great classic yogic texts, interpreted through the lens of Kashmir Shaivism, by the venerable Master Swami Lakshmanjoo. We provide free study material as well as purchasable books with audio downloads and comprehensive study sets from the oral Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo on

the subject of Kashmir Shaivism. "Kashmir Shaivism is known as the Pure Trika system. It is 'the three-fold science of man and his world.' Kashmir Shaivism is a philosophy meant for any human being without the restriction of caste, creed, color or gender." ~Swami Lakshmanjoo

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In this excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Lakshmanjoo quotes Lord Shiva/Krishna saying: “I am the creator of everybo...
09/02/2026

In this excerpt from the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Lakshmanjoo quotes Lord Shiva/Krishna saying: “I am the creator of everybody, I am the producer of everybody. This way, whoever knows Me, he is really a realized soul and he has got full faith in Me.”

https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/blog/whoever-knows-me-he-is-really-a-realized-soul-and-he-has-got-full-faith-in-me?fbclid=IwY2xjawUB4oZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXdDaUZrd2R4QnRpbmNRNVBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYsAu27K3jNzX6wBLQBCf-MURueuZ-nm3r1Y2nsWYyd3E-H7F-FbRveMvhf4_aem_a6RHuQ4aN9uLRZOAjoeC9A .tab=0

"These are the most important points for entering in Shaivism." (Tattvas part one)Thirty-Six ElementsThis is an excerpt ...
09/01/2026

"These are the most important points for entering in Shaivism." (Tattvas part one)
Thirty-Six Elements
This is an excerpt from the transcript of the audio that was the basis of the book Kashmir Shaivism, The Secret Supreme, book with free audio.

We offer an in-depth study of the “Tattvas (Elements); The Building Blocks of Creation according to Kashmir Shaivism” as an online course on our website, which includes Q&A and discussions by John, Denise Hughes and George Barselaar, who studied and lived for many years with Swami Lakshmanjoo.

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.. . the great lord of death), the frightful great lord of death, who is not conquered by anybody in this world . . . bu...
08/31/2026

.. . the great lord of death), the frightful great lord of death, who is not conquered by anybody in this world . . . but that frightful lord of death also You have conquered, You have destroyed (ghaṭana; ghaṭana means “destroyer”).
In this beautiful excerpt from the Hymns to Shiva, Utpaladeva’s Shivastotravali (Chapter 14 verse 15) Swami Lakshmanjoo explains how Lord Shiva bestows grace to people – a very different Shaktipata – in Kashmir Shaivism, and why.

https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/blog/how-lord-shiva-bestows-grace-to-people-a-very-different-shaktipata-in-kashmir-shaivism?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmHmxwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXplRlJsNlBlQU5LZDlCUW1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEei1o2YBW0vCVbqW2lVs_IeN6sCuheQg84WZaGL3TRYkgj4yKTpkmF1low5Lg_aem_vUxAUq6wM_fBqGVUfC5JCw .tab=0

Embark on a transformative journey with our upcoming four-part weekly live webinar series - "Meditation in Kashmir Shaiv...
08/30/2026

Embark on a transformative journey with our upcoming four-part weekly live webinar series - "Meditation in Kashmir Shaivism." Whether you're a novice seeking to explore the profound depths of meditation or an experienced practitioner eager to deepen your understanding, this course offers a comprehensive exploration suitable for all levels of proficiency.

https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/Meditation-in-Kashmir-Shaivism?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmHkdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXplRlJsNlBlQU5LZDlCUW1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGiQA7LmI0-gTLq_wH571xj_O9MqPqZyrHIX2lxnvT0Kw9Y1DhFZimgpG9dE_aem_5Ul90XPXHLBlm9fHYTFFow

Led by John and Denise Hughes and George Barselaar, all of whom studied directly with Swami Lakshmanjoo.

Each session will be a guided exploration into the intricate art of meditation. Rooted in ancient wisdom yet relevant to modern-day seekers, our course will provide a solid foundation in meditation practices while delving into the profound teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo, a revered master of Kashmir Shaivism.

Pārtha, Hey Arjuna, O Arjuna, who in this way, ananyacetāḥ, being one-pointed and one-pointedly remembers Me who is P...
08/27/2026

Pārtha, Hey Arjuna, O Arjuna, who in this way, ananyacetāḥ, being one-pointed and one-pointedly remembers Me who is Parabhairava, and remembers Me always, in each and every activity of his daily routine of life in his lifetime, tasyāhaṁ sulabhaḥ pārtha, for him, I am at his disposal, nitya yuktasya yoginaḥ, because that yogi is always a yogi. He has not accepted any other activity besides this yoga.

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Listen to Swami Lakshmanjoo's original recordings and study the text that first brought the teachings of Kashmir Shaivis...
08/27/2026

Listen to Swami Lakshmanjoo's original recordings and study the text that first brought the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism to the modern world.

Join us as we explore The Secret Supreme—the first book prepared under the direct guidance and blessings of Swami Lakshmanjoo.

When John and Denise Hughes first visited Swamiji in Kashmir in 1971, they spent six months studying with him in the intimacy of his home. Those precious teachings became the foundation of The Secret Supreme, a text that has introduced countless seekers to the profound wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism.

Each week, we listen to Swamiji's original recordings, read passages from the text, and engage in open discussion and inquiry. Through these living teachings, the profound insights of Kashmir Shaivism unfold step by step—revealing how individual awareness can expand into the vastness of universal Consciousness.

Whether you are new to these teachings or have been studying them for years, you are warmly welcome to join us.

WHEN: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Join us here:
https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/free-weekly-sangha

Vijñāna Bhairava is one chapter in Rudrayāmala Ta**ra. And another chapter in Rudrayāmala Ta**ra is Parātriṁśikā. This c...
08/26/2026

Vijñāna Bhairava is one chapter in Rudrayāmala Ta**ra. And another chapter in Rudrayāmala Ta**ra is Parātriṁśikā. This chapter1 is from the Bhairava point of view. These are not Rudra śāstras nor Śiva śāstras.2 These are Bhairava śāstras–monistic, pure monistic.
An instruction to The Manual for Self Realization, 112 Meditations of the Vijnana Bhairava

https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/blog/introduction-and-approach-to-the-vijnana-bhairava-by-swami-lakshmanjoo?fbclid=IwY2xjawTmHXpwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXplRlJsNlBlQU5LZDlCUW1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3rjl9Bjk7MprZT8OdowCOYviQhEu-El9JKw1-YImTJZixwuQmVLn6I66jGQ_aem_m85eIMaV1fzzkEfeisWgIg .tab=0

What is śaktipāta — grace — in Kashmir Shaivism?“Śaktipāta does not come from without. It is not [from] without.”In this...
08/25/2026

What is śaktipāta — grace — in Kashmir Shaivism?

“Śaktipāta does not come from without. It is not [from] without.”

In this extract from Swami Lakshmanjoo’s commentary on Chapter 2, verses 64–65 of the Bhagavad Gita, in the Light of Kashmir Shaivism, he speaks about śaktipāta, firm will, and the recognition that the limited individual is not separate from unlimited God.

Watch, listen, and read the full extract on our blog:

https://www.lakshmanjooacademy.org/blog/the-real-meaning-of-shaktipata-grace-in-kashmir-shaivism

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