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Tantrism
Tantrism (ˈtæntrɪzəm) n1. (Hinduism) a movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own2. (Buddhism) a similar movement within Buddhism[C18: from Sanskrit tantra, literally: warp, hence, doctrine] ˈTantrist nTantrism1. the teachings of the Tantras, Sanskrit religious writings concerned with mysticism and magic rituals. 2. the beliefs and practices of Hindu adherents to the Tantras in place of the Vedas, especially magic rituals for healing, averting evil, and union with the female creative principle. — Tantrist, n. — Tantric, adj.See also: HinduismThesaurusNoun | 1. | Tantrism - movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganismBuddhism - a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate BuddhaTantrist - an adherent of Tantrism | | 2. | Tantrism - 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 TibetTantraBuddhism - the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth | EncyclopediaSeeTantraTantrism
Synonyms for Tantrismnoun movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganismRelated Wordsnoun doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one's self and the visible worldSynonymsRelated Words |