Tashi Lama

American  

[tah-shee lah-muh] / ˈtɑ ʃi ˈlɑ mə /

noun

1. any of a succession of Tibetan monks and spiritual leaders, second in importance only to the Dalai Lama.

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Tashi Lama British  

/ ˈtɑːʃɪ ˈlɑːmə /

noun

1. another name for the Panchen Lama

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Etymology

Origin of Tashi Lama

After Tashi ( Lumpo ) name of monastery of which this Lama is abbot

Example Sentences

Takla Tashi Lama, 42, who works in the jewelry business and was waiting in line at the Queens Public Library to be vaccinated, said he planned to vote for Mr. Yang.

From New York Times • May 10, 2021

He interviewed the Tashi Lama himself, witnessed "devil-dances" in the sacred city, set the first European foot on the Transhimalayan range.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Tashi Lama has his seat in a balcony hung with silken draperies and gold tassels, but the holy countenance can be seen through a small square opening in the silk.

From From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People by Hedin, Sven Anders

He predicts only when he feels the inspiration or when a special delegate comes to him bearing a request for it from the Dalai Lama or the Tashi Lama.

From Beasts, Men and Gods by Ossendowski, Ferdinand

I understand the Tashi Lama objected to all this, but the Yellow Caps over-ruled him....

From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry