tantrism

(noun)

noun

1. movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism

Definition categories: group, buddhism

2. 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

Similar word(s): tantra

Definition categories: thought, buddhism