Grand Lama (Noun)
Meaning
Chief lama and once ruler of Tibet.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Dalai Lama is the grand lama and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people.
- In the past, the grand lama held both spiritual and temporal power in Tibet.
- The grand lama was believed to be the reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
- The grand lama's palace in Lhasa was a symbol of his power and authority.
- The Chinese government has tried to exert control over the selection of the next grand lama.