Tashi Lama

[ tah-shee lah-muh ]

noun

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

Tashi Lama

/ ˈtɑːʃɪ ˈlɑːmə /

noun

1. another name for the Panchen Lama

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tashi Lama¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tashi Lama¹

from Tashi ( Lumpo ), the name of the Tibetan monastery over which this Lama presides

Example Sentences

But they understood that this was owing to my friendship with the Tashi Lama, who had given me his holy blessing.

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Tsaktserkan, sent by the Tashi Lama, used to visit me at dusk.

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The Tashi Lama takes off his mitre and hands it to an acolyte.

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I have always said that I should receive my letters from the Tashi Lama.

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Had he been informed that the Tashi Lama was really expecting me?

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