La·ma·ism

(lä′mə-ĭz′əm)

Tibetan Buddhism. No longer in scholarly use.

La′ma·ist n.

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Lamaism

(ˈlɑːməˌɪzəm)

(Buddhism) the Mahayana form of Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia. See also Dalai Lama

ˈLamaist n, adj

ˌLamaˈistic adj

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La•ma•ism

(ˈlɑ məˌɪz əm)

n.

the Mahayana Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia, having a hierarchical monastic organization.

[1810–20]

La′ma•ist, n.

La`ma•is′tic, 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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