shaktism

/ˈʃæktɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A Hindu or Buddhist philosophical and theological system that emphasizes the supreme power and energy of the divine feminine, particularly in the form of the goddess Shakti.

“The traveler spent her time studying various forms of shaktism and their connections to modern-day spirituality.”

Synonyms

  • feminine mysticism
  • feminine spirituality

Antonyms

  • masculine mysticism
  • patriarchal spirituality