Tantrism

British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• Tantrist noun

Etymology

Origin of Tantrism

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

Example Sentences

Claiming to be the only living master of Tantrism, Bhajan stresses Kundalini yoga, which supposedly releases secret energy that travels up the spine.

From Time Magazine Archive

While yoga is not part of Sikhism, Bhajan teaches the practice, and not the mild form widespread in the U.S. but Tantrism, a strenuous, mystical variety practiced by men and women in pairs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Though he speaks regretfully of lax or incorrect discipline, he does not complain of the corruption of the faith by Tantrism and magical practices.

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

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

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

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

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