Synonyms of tantrism

Noun


1. Tantrism, Buddhism

usage: movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism

2. Tantra, Tantrism, Buddhism

usage: 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

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