đạt-lai lạt-ma

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Dalai Lama: The title for the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, specifically within the Gelug school. The title is traditionally held to be an incarnation of Avalokiteśvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The Dalai Lama is a central figure in Tibetan history, culture, and politics.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Đạt-lai Lạt-ma thứ 14 hiện đang sống lưu vong. (The 14th Dalai Lama currently lives in exile.)
  • Nhiều Phật tử tôn kính Đạt-lai Lạt-ma. (Many Buddhists revere the Dalai Lama.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in geopolitical and human rights contexts concerning the status of Tibet.
  • Các bài phát biểu của Đạt-lai Lạt-ma thường nhấn mạnh đến hòa bình và từ bi. (The Dalai Lama's speeches often emphasize peace and compassion.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đạt-lai Lạt-ma (proper noun): The standard Vietnamese transliteration.
• Dalai Lama (proper noun): The common English spelling.
• Tashi Lama / Panchen Lama (proper noun): Another high-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, often discussed in relation to the Dalai Lama.

Synonyms

• Spiritual leader of Tibet: A descriptive synonym referencing the role.
• Ocean Guru: A translation of the title's meaning from Mongolian and Tibetan roots ("Dalai" meaning "ocean" and "Lama" meaning "guru" or "teacher").

Related Terms

• Tibetan Buddhism: The branch of Buddhism associated with this title.
• Lhasa: The traditional capital of Tibet and historic seat of the Dalai Lamas.
• Reincarnation: The process by which a successor is identified as the new incarnation.