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LAMAIST
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Buddhism) an adherent of Lamaism
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Lamaist" is a kind of...):
adherent; disciple (someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another)
Domain category:
Buddhism (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
Derivation:
Lamaism (a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism)
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