Lamaism — La ma*ism, n. A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Tibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; so called from the name of its priests. See 2d {Lama}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lamaism — [lä′mə iz΄əm] n. a form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet and Mongolia, characterized by elaborate ritual and a strong hierarchal organization Lamaist adj., n. Lamaistic adj … English World dictionary
Lamaism — noun Date: 1817 Tibetan Buddhism • Lamaist noun or adjective • Lamaistic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Lamaism — Lamaist, n. Lamaistic, adj. /lah meuh iz euhm/, n. the Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia, a Mahayana form including non Buddhist Indian elements as well as elements of the preexisting Bön shamanism. Cf. Red Hats, Yellow Hats. [1810 20; LAMA + ISM] * … Universalium
lamaism — noun Pertaining to … Wiktionary
Lamaism — See Buddhism … Historical Dictionary of the Russian Federation
LAMAISM — Buddhism as professed in Thibet and Mongolia, or the worship of Buddha and his DHARMA (q.v.); conceived of as incarnated in the SANGHA (q.v.) or priesthood, and especially in the Grand Lama or Dalai Lama, the chief priest; a kind of hero… … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
Lamaism — La|ma|is|m a form of the Buddhist religion common in Tibet, Mongolia etc … Dictionary of contemporary English
Lamaism — La|ma|ism [ lamə,ızəm ] noun uncount a form of the Buddhist religion that began in Tibet … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Lamaism — la·ma·ism || lÉ‘Ëməɪzm n. form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet and Mongolia … English contemporary dictionary
