Definition of Lamaism

1. Noun. A Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism.

Exact synonyms: Tibetan Buddhism
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Geographical relationships: Sitsang, Thibet, Tibet, Xizang
Derivative terms: Lamaist

Definition of Lamaism

1. n. A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of its priests. See 2d Lama.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lamaism

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lally
lallygag
lallygagged
lallygagging
lallygags
lally column
lalo
lalochezia
lalognosis
laloplegia
Lalthyrus tingitanus
lam
lama
Lama
Lamaism
Lamaist
lamantin
lamantin
lamantins
Lamarck
Lamarckian
lamarckianism
lamarckian theory
lamarckism
Lamarckism
lamas
lamaseries
lamasery
Lamaze

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