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Tantrism

tant·rism

uncommon

noun

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

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From tantra + -ism.

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