The Essence of Tantra by Abhinavagupta. trans. by Christopher Wallis

This is a translation of chapters 1-5 of the Tantrasaara, a key text that was written in Sanskrit 1000 years ago to introduce readers to the basic philosophy and practice of classical 'high' Shaiva Tantra.  Written by one of the greatest Tantric philosophers and Gurus, it is a work of great profundity and power, it has never been published in English translation.  This photocopy edition contains not only the translation, but extensive explanatory essays that are clearly written and help the reader understand Abhinava's words