lama

[US]/'lɑːmə/
[UK]/'lɑmə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Tibetan Buddhist monk
Word Forms
Plurallamas

Phrases & Collocations

dalai lama

lama temple

panchen lama

Example Sentences

Lamas in Labrang Monastery not only played Yiajia, rassling, Carry stone, but also played modern games, such as football, basketball, badminton and long jump.

The lama is meditating in the temple.

The lama led the ceremony with grace and wisdom.

Many people seek guidance from the lama on spiritual matters.

The lama's teachings are profound and enlightening.

The young lama is studying Buddhist scriptures diligently.

The lama wears traditional robes and a prayer beads necklace.

The lama's presence brings a sense of peace and serenity.

The lama's chanting echoed through the monastery.

The lama blessed the villagers for a bountiful harvest.

The lama's wisdom is revered by all who seek enlightenment.

Real-world Examples

Odds are they won't be discussing lama theories with you, but hey, you get the idea.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

Alexei says the man that Mary is pointing at is probably a lama or a guru.

Source: 2015 ESLPod

Alexei says that the man that Mary is pointing at is probably a lama or a guru.

Source: 2015 ESLPod

" But what about the lamas" ? he added. " Don't they ever want to use them" ?

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

" Wow, I love how passionate you are about painting" or " I'm so intrigued by your theories on lamas, tell me more."

Source: Psychology Mini Class

" Yes. Very soon, if the lamas give their consent, I shall receive full initiation" .

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

Barnard was more certain than ever that the lamas were rich; Miss Brinklow discovered abundant evidence that they were immoral.

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

" I should think not, indeed" ! exclaimed Miss Brinklow. " She looks hardly more than a child. So you have women lamas, then" ?

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

The lama was their only beast of burden, and its strength seems to have been a good deal inferior to that of a common ass.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Four)

Chang explained that the temple had its own lamas, who were under loose control from Shangri-La, though not of the same order.

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

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