tantric
Britishadjective
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These alleged activities, purportedly carried out under the pretense of tantric yoga teachings, formed a part of an intricate system of financial exploitation and control, the official said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2023
The head priest performed tantric rituals asking Taleju to inhabit one of the children.
From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2022
In some cases, “witches” are selected by travelling tantric healers or quacks, who make a living from selling cures and conducting purification ceremonies.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2017
In the tenth to eleventh centuries, hatha yoga or “yoga of forceful exertion” emerged and involved the tantric manipulation and channeling of energy within the body.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2016
This curious Darśana is represented as revealed by Śiva to Śakti and it is only an extreme example of the tantric doctrine that spiritual results can be obtained by physical means.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
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