lama
/ˈlɑmə/
noun
- A title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism, often used for a spiritual leader or monk.
- The Dalai Lama is a well-known spiritual leader from Tibet.
- Many pilgrims travel to see the lama at the monastery in the mountains.
- The lama gave a teaching on compassion to the gathered monks.
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