Rob Burbea might define 'tantric practice' as an intricate and profound spiritual methodology that weaves together diverse strands of Eastern spiritual traditions, particularly embodying a fusion of Hindu and Buddhist elements. It is characterized by its embrace of the sensual and the material as pathways to the divine, rather than viewing these as obstacles to spiritual growth. Tantric practice involves a wide array of rituals, visualizations, and meditative techniques designed to expand consciousness and integrate the fullness of human experience, including desire and passion, into the quest for enlightenment. For Burbea, it is a path that invites practitioners to explore the luminous and the shadowy dimensions of existence, therefore fostering a deeper intimacy with the mysteries of being and the nature of reality itself.

See also: phenomenological approach, cessation experience, compassion practice, insight practice