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Lama

Legendary and historical figures

Lama in Tibetan means ‘superior one’, and is a title applied to a teacher to whom loyalty and respect are due. He embodies the purity of the Buddha’s teachings (dharma). Given his authority, he alone may perform certain rituals. It takes many years of study and ascetic practice (ascetic) to become lama.