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Vāmācāra (Sanskrit: वामाचार) is a tantric term meaning "left-hand path" . It is used to describe a particular mode of worship or sadhana (spiritual practice).

The converse term is dakṣiṇācāra "right-hand path".

Left-handed and right-handed modes of practice may be evident in both orthodox and heterodox practices of Indian religions such as Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism.

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    Tibetan Board Carving of Vajrayogini Dakini holding a flaying knife in her right-hand

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vamachara para niños

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