Lamaism

[lɑ:mәizm]

Definition

(noun.) a Buddhist doctrine that includes elements from India that are not Buddhist and elements of preexisting shamanism.

Checker: McDonald--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A modified form of Buddhism which prevails in Thibet, Mongolia, and some adjacent parts of Asia; -- so called from the name of its priests. See 2d Lama.

Typist: Morton