Lamaism
the Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia, a Mahayana form including non-Buddhist Indian elements as well as elements of the preexisting Bön shamanism.
Origin of Lamaism
1Other words from Lamaism
- La·ma·ist, noun
- La·ma·is·tic, adjective
- Compare Red Hats, Yellow Hats.
Words Nearby Lamaism
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How to use Lamaism in a sentence
The high priest and ruler of Tibet, and the head of the religion known as Lamaism.
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) | James Edward ParrottIts religion is a debased Lamaism and idolatry, which replace the high moral teaching of Buddha.
Life in an Indian Outpost | Gordon CasserlyBut Lamaism has already done that in another way, by killing the vigour and warlike temper of the people.
A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth KendallChinese Government, projects of railways in Yunnan, 29;said to encourage Lamaism in Mongolia, 282.
A Wayfarer in China | Elizabeth KendallThis is the truth 243of Grand Lamaism; the ‘discoverability’ is the only error here.
British Dictionary definitions for Lamaism
/ (ˈlɑːməˌɪzəm) /
the Mahayana form of Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia: See also Dalai Lama
Derived forms of Lamaism
- Lamaist, noun, adjective
- Lamaistic, adjective
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