tantra
/ˈtʌntrə/
noun
- A type of spiritual text or practice from Hinduism and Buddhism that uses rituals, meditation, and sometimes physical exercises to achieve enlightenment or spiritual power.
- Many people misunderstand tantra as being only about physical intimacy.
- She studied tantra to deepen her meditation practice.
- The ancient tantra described complex rituals for connecting with divine energy.
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