Here’s some of the mysticism (“woo” or not) that I’ve found helpful:
Taoism:
The Tao is Silent (an explanation of Taoism by a mathematician)
Tao te Ching (classical text, relatively easy to read)
Zhuangzi (classical text, relatively hard to read)
Buddhism:
Aro meditation course (meditation instructions over email; see also Roaring Silence, the book it’s based on)
Vividness (blog about Buddhism, with a focus on Vajrayana; see also Meaningness)
A Trackless Path (on Dzogchen; Vividness review here)
Opening the Heart of Compassion (psychological interpretations of the Buddhist realms of rebirth)
The Mind Illuminated (concentration meditation instructions and presentation of a theory of mind/consciousness; Slate Star Codex review here)
Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha (explaining Buddhist insight practice and enlightenment; Slate Star Codex review here)
Tantra:
Tantra Illuminated (very good explanation of Tantra, both the historical practice and the philosophy)
Aro meditation course
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Here’s some of the mysticism (“woo” or not) that I’ve found helpful:
Taoism:
The Tao is Silent (an explanation of Taoism by a mathematician)
Tao te Ching (classical text, relatively easy to read)
Zhuangzi (classical text, relatively hard to read)
Buddhism:
Aro meditation course (meditation instructions over email; see also Roaring Silence, the book it’s based on)
Vividness (blog about Buddhism, with a focus on Vajrayana; see also Meaningness)
A Trackless Path (on Dzogchen; Vividness review here)
Opening the Heart of Compassion (psychological interpretations of the Buddhist realms of rebirth)
The Mind Illuminated (concentration meditation instructions and presentation of a theory of mind/consciousness; Slate Star Codex review here)
Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha (explaining Buddhist insight practice and enlightenment; Slate Star Codex review here)
Tantra:
Tantra Illuminated (very good explanation of Tantra, both the historical practice and the philosophy)
Seconding this one. For people who don’t want to wait for the weekly drip of e-mails, the contents can also be found here.