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

Derived Forms

• Tantrist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Tantrism

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Though I admit the possibility that Mahâyânism and Tantrism may have flourished in lower Burma, it does not seem to me that the few Hindu figures reproduced in this article prove very much.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Three characteristics of Tibetan Tantrism, which are all more or less Indian, may be mentioned.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

The inference seems to be that early in the eighth century Indian Buddhists officially recognized Tantrism.

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