Grand Lama

American  

noun

1. the chief monk and ruler of Tibet: called the Dalai Lama since the middle of the 17th century.

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Grand Lama British  

noun

1. either of two high priests of Lamaism, the Dalai Lama or the Panchen Lama

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Etymology

Origin of Grand Lama

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Grand Lama

This was the Grand Lama himself, famed politico-religious absolute primate of Buddha.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Grand Lama rose, his yellow vestments shimmering faintly in the cathedral-dusk.

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Harry Hervey

In point of fact there is no Lamasery of any importance in Tartary, the Grand Lama or superior of which is not a man from Thibet. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Evariste Regis Huc

The diabolical concert over, the Grand Lama opened the Book of Exorcisms, which he rested on his knees. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Evariste Regis Huc

I was now in love, and cared as little for Boards of Directors and resolutions passed in committee as for the ordinances of the Grand Lama.

From Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service by Charles James Lever