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Meaning of TANTRISM

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  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
  2. [n]  movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism
 
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 Synonyms: Tantra
 
 See Also: Buddhism, Buddhism, Tantrist

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Tan"trism\, n.
The system of doctrines and rites taught in the tantras. --
{Tan"trist}, n.
 

 

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