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TANTRISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
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
Synonyms:
Tantra; Tantrism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("Tantrism" is a kind of...):
Buddhism (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
Derivation:
Tantric (of or relating to Tantrism)
Tantrist (an adherent of Tantrism)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects
Hypernyms ("Tantrism" is a kind of...):
Buddhism (a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha)
Meronyms (members of "Tantrism"):
Tantrist (an adherent of Tantrism)
Derivation:
Tantric (of or relating to Tantrism)
Tantrist (an adherent of Tantrism)
