Tantra: Yogic sexual practice that seeks to raise awareness by moving energy from the lower to higher chakras through the sexual act.

Student Deferment: Exemption from military service due to high school or college enrollment. This type of deferment was terminated when the draft lottery began. Now students can only get deferments until the end of their current term, or until they graduate high school.

Synchronous/Synchronicity: When two separate events or thoughts manifest at the same time with a similar meaning. Carl Jung gave much significance to such events and the person(s) who recognize the synchronicity.

The System: The catchall phrase for the evil power structure that oppresses the masses, controls the economics, and creates war. Refers to capitalism.

Tapped Out: Out of money. “I’d lend you the dough, but I’m all tapped out.”

Tao: “The way”. Oriental philosophy adopted by many hippies.

Teach-In: In the early days of the anti-war movement, college professors held teach-ins where they explained the situation in Vietnam to students who then got active in the movement. In October, 1965, Jerry Rubin and the Vietnam Day Committee staged… Continue reading →

Teeny Boppers: During the 60s, teenagers too young to be hippies, had their own social group. Teeny boppers presented a new market for the media to conquer. They had their own music like the Partridge Family, The Cowsills, The Jackson… Continue reading →

Tetrahydrocannabinol: See THC.

Thai Stick: Excellent very potent marijuana from Thailand. Popular during Vietnam war when many soldiers picked up a duffle bag full on their way back to the states. Considered one of the best strains ever produced, sweet and tasty!