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Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful.
Richard Gere

Meaning of "Dalai Lama" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DALAI LAMA

From Mongolian dalai ocean.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DALAI LAMA

Dalai Lama  [ˈdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DALAI LAMA

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Dalai Lama is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DALAI LAMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ is a high lama in the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsongkhapa. The name is a combination of the Mongolic word dalai meaning "ocean" and the Tibetan word བླ་མ་ meaning "guru, teacher, mentor". The Dalai Lama is traditionally thought to be the rebirth in a line of tulkus who are considered to be manifestations of the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteśvara. The Dalai Lama is often thought to be the leader of the Gelug School, but this position belongs officially to the Ganden Tripa, which is a temporary position appointed by the Dalai Lama who, in practice, exerts much influence. The line of Dalai Lamas began as a lineage of spiritual teachers; the 5th Dalai Lama assumed political authority over Tibet. For certain periods between the 17th century and 1962, the Dalai Lamas sometimes directed the Tibetan government, which administered portions of Tibet from Lhasa. The 14th Dalai Lama remained the head of state for the Central Tibetan Administration until his retirement on March 14, 2011.

Definition of Dalai Lama in the English dictionary

The definition of Dalai Lama in the dictionary is the chief lama and ruler of Tibet. Other definition of Dalai Lama is born 1935, the 14th holder of this office, who fled to India : Nobel peace prize 1989.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DALAI LAMA


armor
ˈɑːmə
armour
ˈɑːmə
cama
ˈkɑːmə
dharma
ˈdɑːmə
drama
ˈdrɑːmə
farmer
ˈfɑːmə
Gama
ˈɡɑːmə
grama
ˈɡrɑːmə
karma
ˈkɑːmə
lama
ˈlɑːmə
llama
ˈlɑːmə
mamma
ˈmɑːmə
Nama
ˈnɑːmə
Obama
əʊˈbɑːmə
palmer
ˈpɑːmə
panorama
ˌpænəˈrɑːmə
pharma
ˈfɑːmə
Rama
ˈrɑːmə
Samar
ˈsɑːmə
Yokohama
ˌjəʊkəʊˈhɑːmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DALAI LAMA

Daladier
dalapon
dalasi
dale
daled
daledh
Dalek
Dales
dalesman
dalesmen
daleth
Dalglish
dalgyte
Dalhousie
Dali
Dalian
Dalit
Dallapiccola
Dallas

WORDS THAT END LIKE DALAI LAMA

agama
Alabama
Da Gama
diorama
Grand Lama
Hama
Kama
Karmapa Lama
mama
Manama
Okayama
pajama
Panama
Panchen Lama
pyjama
sama
Tashi Lama
Toyama
ulama
Vasco da Gama

Synonyms and antonyms of Dalai Lama in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Dalai Lama» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DALAI LAMA

Find out the translation of Dalai Lama to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Dalai Lama from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Dalai Lama» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

达赖喇嘛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dalai Lama
570 millions of speakers

English

Dalai Lama
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दलाई लामा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الدالاي لاما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Далай-лама
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dalai Lama
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দালাই লামা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Dalaï Lama
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalai Lama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dalai Lama
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダライ·ラマ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

달라이 라마
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dalai Lama
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Đức Đạt Lai Lạt Ma
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தலாய் லாமா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दलाई लामा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dalay Lama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dalai Lama
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dalajlama
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Далай - лама
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dalai Lama
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Δαλάι Λάμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Dalai Lama
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Dalai Lama
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Dalai Lama
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dalai Lama

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DALAI LAMA»

The term «Dalai Lama» is very widely used and occupies the 6.435 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DALAI LAMA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dalai Lama

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9 QUOTES WITH «DALAI LAMA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Dalai Lama.
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Madhur Bhandarkar
In my downtime, you'll mostly find me curled up with a book. I love reading biographies. My favourites are those of Dalai Lama, Osama Bin Laden, and Einstein.
2
John Cleese
You don't have to be the Dalai Lama to tell people that life's about change.
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Carmen Electra
People are surprised at how down-to-earth I am. I like to stay home on Friday nights and listen to 'The Art of Happiness' by the Dalai Lama.
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Richard Gere
The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested.
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Richard Gere
Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful.
6
Jack Kornfield
Spiritual practice should not be confused with grim duty. It is the laughter of the Dalai Lama and the wonder born with every child.
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Joanna Lumley
Hundreds of political prisoners still suffer in Tibetan prisons. Freedom of speech is not allowed in any sense. It is illegal to possess a photo of the Dalai Lama.
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Ricky Martin
Buddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self-control.
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Jeremy Piven
The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DALAI LAMA»

Discover the use of Dalai Lama in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dalai Lama and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
Drawing on more that 2,500 years of Buddhist tradition and teaching, the spiritual leader demonstrates how to confront the negative emotions, stresses, and obstacles of everyday life in order to find the source of inner peace.
Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, Howard C. Cutler, 1998
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The Dalai Lama's Cat
Not so much fly-on-the-wall as cat-on-the-sill, this is the warmhearted tale of a small kitten rescued from the slums of New Delhi who finds herself
David Michie, 2012
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Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World
“A book that brings people together on the firm grounds of shared values, reminding us why the Dalai Lama is still one of the most important religious figures in the world.” —Huffington Post, “Best Religious Books of 2011” Ten ...
H.H. Dalai Lama, 2011
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365 Dalai Lama: Daily Advice from the Heart
Presents daily words of timeless wisdom and heartfelt advice for people of all walks of life and religious backgrounds on how to find true happiness, serenity, and fulfillment in one's life and bring true peace to the world.
Dalai Lama, Matthieu Richard, 2012
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The Dalai Lama’s Book of Wisdom
With humour and a down-to-earth approach, this book will become your indispensable guide to life. This book is based on the Dalai Lama's bestselling book, 'The Power of Compassion. '
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 2012
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Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness
This book is admittedly of an introductory nature. Many of the topics introduced here are explained in much greater detail and depth in other books by the Dalai Lama.
Sidney Piburn, 2002
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Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World
"This book may seem strange coming from someone who from a very early age has lived as a monk in robes. Yet I see no contradiction here.
Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-zin-rgya-mtsho, 2011
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Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution ...
By showing the work that the Dalai Lama has done on behalf of his people, Thurman illuminates a worldwide call to action, showing that power gained by might means nothing in the face of a determined act of truth.
Robert Thurman, 2008
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The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science ...
Explains how science and religion can work together to alleviate human suffering, arguing that understanding the connections between science and faith holds the key to achieving peace both within oneself and the world at large.
Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho, 2005
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How to See Yourself As You Really Are
Enlivened by personal anecdotes and intimate accounts, His Holiness provides step-by-step exercises to help readers shatter their false assumptions and ideas of the self and see the world as it actually exists, which is a prelude to right ...
Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DALAI LAMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dalai Lama is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dalai Lama turns 80
Actress Regina King shares a laugh with the Dalai Lama after she remarked how handsome he is during his 80th Birthday celebration and Global Compassion ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
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Calif. Birthday Celebrations Reinforce Dalai Lama's Global Presence
The Dalai Lama is in Southern California, part of a celebration for his 80th birthday. Renee Montagne talks to Robert Barnett, director of the ... «NPR, Jul 15»
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Tibetans Celebrate
... Tibetan community there celebrates the birthday of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama at Namgyal School in Kathmandu on July 6, 2015. «Radio Free Asia, Jul 15»
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Food taster, Dalai Lama style (it's all fairytales)
Amy had a student who used to call me Dr. Richard Gere, because at one point I used to look like him: not so much now. dalai.lama.richard. «Barfblog, Jul 15»
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Food taster tests Dalai Lama's meals before he tucks in
The Dalai Lama, that well-known Maroons supporter and spiritual leader, reportedly did use one when he visited Brisbane last month. «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
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Exclusive: The Dalai Lama Talks About Pope Francis, Aging and …
On Monday, the morning of his 80th birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama sat down with TIME in Anaheim, Calif. The Tibetan spiritual leader ... «TIME, Jul 15»
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Kris Jenner meets Dalai Lama
And next to a picture of the Dalai Lama himself, she wrote: "His Holiness The Dalai Lama...What an incredible honor to have sat with him this ... «Waterloo Record, Jul 15»
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July 6, birthdays for George W. Bush, Dalai Lama, Kevin Hart
ON THIS DAY IN 1925 the Brooklyn Daily Eagle published an article titled “Finds Women's Lingerie Buried in His Garden.” The article focused ... «Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Jul 15»
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Nobel tributes at Dalai Lama 80th birthday bash in US
Anaheim (United States) (AFP) - Fellow Nobel Peace laureates joined thousands of followers of the Dalai Lama to celebrate the Tibetan ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
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Dalai Lama Birthday Celebrations Draw Support, Protests in US
Anaheim, United States: A three-day celebration marking the Dalai Lama's 80th birthday kicked off Sunday, as thousands of supporters - and ... «NDTV, Jul 15»

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