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Tantrism

/ ˈtæntrɪzəm /

noun

  1. a movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own
  2. a similar movement within Buddhism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

In Bihar from the eighth century onwards the influence of Tantrism was powerful and disastrous.

As already indicated European usage makes the words Tantra, Tantrism and tantric refer to the worship of goddesses.

Tantrism is a species of religious magic, differing from the Vedic sacrifices in method rather than principle.

On the other hand Tantrism infected Buddhism soon after this period.

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