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- TANTRIC
- a generic term common to Hindus and Buddhists which implies rituals leading to immediate results; includes a vast esoteric literature, tantras, and often incorporates practices outside mainstream religions.
- TSONG KHAPA
- (1357-1419) founder of the Gelug Order, usually portrayed in a pointed yellow philosopher's hat.
- THERAVADA BUDDHISM
- the traditional pali canon of early Buddhism considered by its followers to be the only authentic Buddhist doctrine; known as the 'lesser vehicle' by followers of Mahayana Buddhists.
- TRIMURTI
- the Hindu trinity comprised of three manifestations of the Supreme Being: Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Preserver) and Shiva (the Destroyer).
- TIRTHANKARA
- one of the twenty-four saints whose teachings are the basis of the Jain religion.
- TOSA
- 1406-1710;a school of artists specializing in Yamato-e; they served the court and the head was often appointed director of the Imperial Painting Bureau.
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