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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.

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  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.
  2. n. a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism
  3. 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.
  4. A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia,and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of itspriests. See 2d Lama.
  5. n. a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism