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Definition:
[n]
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
[n]
movement
within
Buddhism
combining
elements
of
Hinduism
and
paganism
Synonyms:
Tantra
See Also:
Buddhism
,
Buddhism
,
Tantrist
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Definition:
\
Tan
"
trism
\,
n
.
The
system
of
doctrines
and
rites
taught
in
the
tantras
. -- {
Tan
"
trist
},
n
.
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