Tantra
(noun)
- A Hindu or Buddhist religious text that deals with rituals, meditation, and spiritual practices.
- A body of teachings and practices in Hinduism and Buddhism that aim to achieve spiritual power and union with the divine.
Origin:
From sanskrit tantra, meaning "loom, warp," hence "system," "doctrine," or "text".
Examples:
- The tantra is a text that deals with the spiritual practices of the Hindu religion.
- Tantra is a path to spiritual enlightenment, through rituals and meditation.
- The tantra is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, but it must be used with caution.
- Tantra is a way to achieve union with the divine, through devotion and rituals.
- The tantra teaches that through spiritual practices one can achieve a state of enlightenment.