Word
lama
US/ˈɫɑmə/
UK/lˈɑːmɐ/
Definition
n. a spiritual leader or teacher in Tibetan Buddhism.
n. a title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism, similar to the Sanskrit term 'guru'.
Examples
“The lama spent many hours in silent meditation.”
“After years of study at the monastery, he was finally recognized as a lama by his community.”
“The visiting lama delivered a profound lecture on the nature of compassion, drawing hundreds of practitioners from across the region to the small mountain temple.”
Examples
simple
“The lama spent many hours in silent meditation.”
contextual
“After years of study at the monastery, he was finally recognized as a lama by his community.”
complex
“The visiting lama delivered a profound lecture on the nature of compassion, drawing hundreds of practitioners from across the region to the small mountain temple.”
Real-World Examples
“It has labelled the exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a separatist.” Synonyms
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