In one of the traditions that they are used in, they are classified into the Agamas, the Samhitas, and the Saktas.  Coming from the Sanskrit for "web" or "warp," the Buddhist ones simply offer a further explanation of desire-ridding prayer.  They are similar to but were written after the Puranas and concentrate on much more occult matters like spells, rituals, and symbols.  Most are usually set in the form of a dialogue b
In one of the traditions that they are used in, they are classified into the Agamas, the Samhitas, and the Saktas.  Coming from the Sanskrit for "web" or "warp," the Buddhist ones simply offer a further explanation of desire-ridding prayer.  They are similar to but were written after the Puranas and concentrate on much more occult matters like spells, rituals, and symbols.  Most are usually set in the form of a dialogue between the god Shiva and his mistresses and have become popular due to their erotic content.  FTP, name this body of esoteric Hindu texts now associated with extended sexual duration.
In one of the traditions that they are used in, they are classified into the Agamas, the Samhitas, and the Saktas.  
Tantras