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Panchen Lama

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The second-highest-ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, after the Dalai Lama.

Tibetan

Equivalents

EspañolPanchen Lama
Françaispanchen-lama
DeutschPenchen Lama
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Examples

“Hastings sent two embassies to Tibet, those of George Bogle in 1774-5 and Samuel Turner in 1783. Both envoys went to the Panchen Lama’s residence near Shigatse (Jihkatse), but neither visited the Dalai Lama at Lhasa.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pancheon Panchiao Panchihhua Panchimalco panchira Panchkula

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