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Lamaist

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La·ma·ism  (läm-zm)
n.
Tibetan Buddhism.
Lama·ist n.
Lama·istic adj.
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Noun1.LamaistLamaist - (Buddhism) an adherent of Lamaism    
Buddhism - the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another


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