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Lama; a teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. The term is also commonly used to refer to any monk in the Mongolian or Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

title of the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally the temporal ruler of Tibet and believed to be a reincarnation of Avalokiteshvara

Another name for Tibetan Buddhism; specifically the form of Buddhism practiced in Tibet and Mongolia, known for the lineage of the [[达赖喇嘛|達賴喇嘛|da2 lai4 la3 ma5]] and [[班禅喇嘛|班禪喇嘛|ban1 chan2 la3 ma5]]

One of the two highest-ranking leaders in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism; the full title is [[班禅额尔德尼|班禪額爾德尼|ban1 chan2 e2 er3 de2 ni2]]

colored rectangular cloth or banner used to promote peace and wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism, typically hung in mountain passes and on buildings

The six-syllable Sanskrit mantra associated with the bodhisattva of compassion.

temple of Tibetan Buddhism

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