TANTRISM

Tantra, Tantrism

(noun) doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet

Tantrism

(noun) movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tantrism (uncountable)

tantric beliefs and practices generally

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


Tan"trism, n.

Definition: The system of doctrines and rites taught in the tantras. -- Tan"trist (#), n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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