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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Even more, he was like the Grand Lama, almost an object of worship.

From From Egypt to Japan by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)

But for this circumstance, which perhaps after all was mere fancy on our part, we should have esteemed our Grand Lama friend a most amiable personage.

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

I have been trying to find out something about the private life and character of the Grand Lama.

From The Unveiling of Lhasa by Candler, Edmund

When a Grand Lama has gone, that is to say, is dead, the circumstance is no occasion of mourning in the Lamasery. 

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