Definition

1. Noun:
   • A monastery for lamas: A lamasery is a religious building or complex where lamas (Tibetan Buddhist monks or spiritual teachers) live, study, and practice their religion.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The travelers visited an ancient lamasery high in the mountains.
  • The lamasery was a center for meditation and learning.

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to Tibetan Buddhism and is less commonly used than the more general term "monastery." It emphasizes the residence of lamas.

Variants and Related Words

• Lama (n): A title for a teacher of the Dharma in Tibetan Buddhism.
• Monastery (n): A building or community where monks or nuns live. (This is a broader, more general term.)

Synonyms

• Monastery: A place of residence for members of a religious community.
• Cloister: A convent or monastery.

Related Phrases

• Buddhist monastery: A monastery following Buddhist traditions. (A lamasery is a specific type of Buddhist monastery.)

Noun

1. a monastery for lamas