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

Derived Forms

• ˈTantrist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tantrism¹

C18: from Sanskrit tantra, literally: warp, hence, doctrine

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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