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This article is about a religious leader. The article about the animals is at Llama

In the Tibetan language, lama means teacher. A lama is a religious teacher, guide, or mentor of Tibetan Buddhism. The meaning is similar to the Sanskrit term guru. The word lama is part of the title, Dalai Lama.

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The current Dalai Lama

See also

In Spanish: Lama (budismo) para niños

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