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tantric

British  
/ ˈtæntrɪk /

adjective

  1. Hinduism Buddhism of or relating to Tantrism

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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

Multiple accounts given to the Guardian, by both men and women, claimed Tarcau was “taking advantage” and “manipulating” vulnerable women under the guise of tantric healing.

From The Guardian • Sep. 6, 2018

Of course, the type of nondualism assumed by premodern tantric yoga practitioners and that assumed by modern postural yogis are different.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2016

It was a centre not only of tantric learning but of logic and grammar, and is interesting as showing the connection between Bengal and Tibet.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir