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  1. Tantrismnoun

    movement within Buddhism combining elements of Hinduism and paganism

  2. Tantra, Tantrismnoun

    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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  1. tantrism

    Tantrism, also known as Tantra, refers to a range of religious traditions, theories, rituals, and practices originating in ancient India that aim to transform the individual’s mundane existence into a spiritually enlightened state. It primarily focuses on the use of rituals, meditation, yoga, and other practices to achieve spiritual growth, unity with the divine, and the realization of one's own divine nature. It's seen in many Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Tantrism often involves elements like mantra (sacred syllables), yantra (sacred diagrams), and rituals which aim at spiritual advancement and the acquisition of supernatural powers.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tantrism in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Tantrism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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