Associations to the word «Tantrism»

Wiktionary

TANTRISM, noun. Tantric beliefs and practices generally

Dictionary definition

TANTRISM, noun. Movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism.
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.

Wise words

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