Vigyan Bairabu Tantora (「ヴィギャン・バイラブ・タントラ」) (series)

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An in-depth and practical explanation of the 112 meditation techniques of Shiva, on which the science of Tantra is based. Conveniently arranged according to different senses and chakras, there are step-by-step meditation techniques for every man, woman and child. Techniques include: watching the gap between two breaths; watching one's moods; being aware of oneself as the one who senses; focusing attention on the third eye; making love without a partner. Meditation techniques for every possible facet of day-to-day life and an invaluable companion for every meditator.
Originally, the books of this series were published in 5 volumes of 16 discourses each, called the The Book of the Secrets, Volume 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5.
Later they were published as Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series and Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Second Series (40 discourses each). Both volumes are also available as a boxed set, Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, which includes Vigyan Bhairav Tantra 112-Card Deck to represent the 112 meditations. The boxed set is considered by many to be the classic edition.
Still later, all 80 discourses were published as a single volume, The Book of Secrets.
In Japanese published as 10 volumes:
English discourses Japanese translation
Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, First Series, Ch.1-40

Oct 1, 1972 to Mar 1, 1973

Uchinaru uchū no hakken (内なる宇宙の発見), Ch.1-8

Gensen e no michi (源泉への道), Ch.9-16
Dai san no me (第三の眼), Ch.17-24
Chinmoku no oto (沈黙の音), Ch.25-32
Ai no enkan (愛の円環), Ch.33-40

Vigyan Bhairav Tantra, Second Series, Ch.41-80

Mar 25, 1973 to Nov 8, 1973

Kakusei no fukami e (覚醒の深みへ), Ch.41-48

Hikari to yami no meisō (光と闇の瞑想), Ch.49-56
Sonzai to hitotsu ni (存在とひとつに), Ch.57-64
Nama no shinpi (生の神秘), Ch.65-72
Sora no tetsugaku (空の哲学), Ch.73-80