Lamaists

La·ma·ism (lä

Tibetan Buddhism.

Lama·ist n.

Lama·istic adj.

Lamaism [ˈlɑːməˌɪzəm]

(Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) the Mahayana form of Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia See also Dalai Lama

Lamaist n & adj

Lamaistic adj

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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Noun

Lamaism - a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism

Tibetan Buddhism

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

Sitsang, Thibet, Tibet, Xizang - an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

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adherent
Buddhism
capital of Tibet
Dalai Lama
disciple
Forbidden City
Gelup-Ka
Grand Lama
Laism
lama
Lamaic
Lamaist
Lassa
Lhasa
non-Christian priest
Panchen Lama
priest
Sitsang
The Grand Lama

Most important missionary-minded evangelists like Buddhists and Lamaists and Moslems have used them to radiate their beliefs outwards along any point of the compass, and to launch holy wars.

The potent triangle: Empires, Islam and the Pamir region by Marchant, Leslie R. / National Observer - Australia and World Affairs

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