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Lama Meaning in English

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/ˈɫɑmə/
LAH-muh
/lˈɑːmɐ/
LAH-muh

释义

A lama is a title for a Tibetan Buddhist teacher, monk, or respected spiritual leader, especially in Tibetan Buddhism.

用法与细微差别

"Lama" is used for spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism, similar to "guru" in other contexts. The most famous is the Dalai Lama. Do not confuse with "llama" (the South American animal). Always capitalized when referring to a specific title.

例句

The lama taught the monks about compassion.

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We saw a lama at the temple during our trip.

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The Dalai Lama is a famous spiritual leader.

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The lama gave a talk about mindfulness that really inspired me.

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Many people travel to meet a lama and ask for guidance.

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It’s easy to mix up the words 'lama' and 'llama', but one is a teacher and the other is an animal!

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