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Deep Dive: Your Ecstatic Self (2020)

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Your Ecstatic Self
Your Ecstatic Self features a conversation between Sajid, the artist's brother, and the filmmaker while driving. Sajid shares his experiences with Tantra, having spent 44 years as a strict Sunni Pakistani Muslim. The film contrasts Western fetishism with Eastern philosophical traditions, examining cultural orthodoxies and ancestral knowledge. The documentary addresses themes of desire, intimacy, and sexual agency. Sajid's insights provide a unique perspective on how these concepts intersect with his background and beliefs, making the film a multifaceted exploration of spirituality and identity.

Why Watch

  • Meet Sajid and hear his unique perspective on Tantra.
  • Find out how Western and Eastern philosophies intersect.
  • See a personal story about spirituality and identity.

Did You Know

Sajid has spent 44 years as a strict Sunni Pakistani Muslim.
The film has a total duration of 33 minutes.
The documentary discusses the philosophy and practice of Tantra.

Perfect For

Tantra enthusiastsIslamic studiesSpirituality seekers