The Kabbalah is similar to the tantras of Tibetan Buddhism. The tantras it resembles come from which tradition?

• A. Vedas of Hinduism
• B. Tantras of Tibetan Buddhism
• C. Qur'an
• D. Bible

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is that both Kabbalah and tantric traditions share a focus on esoteric, transformative practices that are often taught in a lineage from teacher to student. Tibetan Buddhist tantra develops a vast collection of tantric scriptures—tantras—that outline methods such as deity visualization, mantras, and mandala-based practices designed to accelerate spiritual awakening. This emphasis on hidden, technique-heavy instruction and experiential paths to deep realization is what aligns Kabbalah with the tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. The other options don't represent tantric traditions in the same way: the Qur’an and Bible are sacred texts without the tantric framework, and while Hinduism includes tantric strands, the reference here is specifically to the tantric corpus associated with Tibetan Buddhism.