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Tantrism
/ ˈtæntrɪzəm /
noun
- a movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own
- a similar movement within Buddhism
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Derived Forms
- ˈTantrist, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Tantrism1
C18: from Sanskrit tantra, literally: warp, hence, doctrine
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Example Sentences
The inference seems to be that early in the eighth century Indian Buddhists officially recognized Tantrism.
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In Bihar from the eighth century onwards the influence of Tantrism was powerful and disastrous.
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As already indicated European usage makes the words Tantra, Tantrism and tantric refer to the worship of goddesses.
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Tantrism is a species of religious magic, differing from the Vedic sacrifices in method rather than principle.
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On the other hand Tantrism infected Buddhism soon after this period.
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