Talk
Christopher Wallis on How to Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free
A conversation on common pitfalls in spiritual practice, drawing on Kashmir Shaivism and tantric philosophy.
About the teacher
A quiet, direct path.
Christopher Wallis, also known by his initiatory name Hareesh, holds a doctorate in Sanskrit and Indian religions and built his teaching organisation, Tantra Illuminated, around close translation and teaching of classical tantric texts, particularly the non-dual Shaiva philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism. His approach is unusual in combining academic textual rigor with an explicitly practice-oriented, accessible teaching style.
He leads retreats and pilgrimages through Tantra Illuminated, workshops in London and a 'Licht auf Tantra' tour in Germany, a 21-Day Awareness Challenge in January 2026, and an ongoing podcast and app-based practice programme.
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Talk
Classical Tantra and Near Enemies of the Truth with Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis
A discussion of classical tantric philosophy and its commonly mistaken near-enemies.