tantra
noun/ˈtæntrə/
Frequency rank: #18,291 most common English word
Meaning
A set of esoteric Hindu or Buddhist texts and practices focused on harnessing sacred energy for spiritual liberation.
Example sentence
The scholar spent years studying tantra as part of her research into ancient Indian spiritual traditions.
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