lama
Example Sentences
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"The Tibetan lama said the main thing the orcas can teach us is how to breathe."
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024
Fast-forward and The Times would chronicle the visit of a Tibetan lama reincarnate in 1995, the comings and goings of various rides, employee protests, the park’s pandemic closure, and price hikes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023
From death row he has created a wide circle of friends outside, published two books, become a beloved protégé of the Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, read deeply and taken vows from a Tibetan lama.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2022
According to Buddhist belief, the current Dalai Lama is a reincarnation of a past lama who decided to be reborn again to continue his important work, instead of moving on from the wheel of life.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2021
He is a part of me, always will be, and lama part of him, too.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.