What is the meaning of Tantrism?

noun

  • Movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism.
  • 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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