Dalai Lama
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Definition
- Noun:
- The spiritual and political leader of Tibet: The Dalai Lama is the highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism and was historically the temporal ruler of Tibet.
- A title in Tibetan Buddhism: It is a title given to the spiritual leader believed to be the reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Dalai Lama is a globally respected figure for his teachings on peace and compassion.
- The search for the next Dalai Lama is a complex spiritual process.
Advanced Usage
- "The 14th Dalai Lama": Refers specifically to Tenzin Gyatso, the current and most widely recognized holder of the title.
- The 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.
- "In exile": Often used to describe the Dalai Lama's status since 1959.
- The Dalai Lama has led the Tibetan government-in-exile from Dharamshala, India.
Variants and Related Words
- Lama (n): A title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism.
- The monastery was led by a senior lama.
- Panchen Lama (n): The second-highest ranking lama in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, after the Dalai Lama.
- The Panchen Lama is another important figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
Synonyms
- Spiritual leader: A person who provides guidance on religious or spiritual matters.
- High priest: A chief priest (though this is a more general term not specific to Tibetan Buddhism).
Related Phrases
- Tibetan Buddhism: The form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet, of which the Dalai Lama is a leading figure.
- She studies the principles of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Reincarnation: The rebirth of a soul in a new body, a central concept in identifying a new Dalai Lama.
- The belief in reincarnation is fundamental to the selection process.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common English idioms that feature the term "Dalai Lama" as a component. The term itself is a specific title.)
Noun
- chief lama and once ruler of Tibet