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Lamaism |
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Lamaism a reformation of Buddhism in Tibet intended to bring about stricter discipline in the monasteries; the dominant sect is Gelup-Ka (The Virtuous Way), with the patron deity Chen-re-zi (the Bodhisattva of Great Mercy), who is reincarnated as the successive Dalai Lamas. Also called Gelup-Ka. — Lamaist, n. — Lamaistic, adj. See also: Buddhism
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And he applies to the lama for information on lamaism, and devil- dances, and spells and charms, several times in these few years. |
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