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Meaning of yidam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A type of deity associated with tantric or Vajrayana Buddhism said to be manifestations of Buddhahood or enlightened mind.

Tibetan

Examples

“Yidams are not to be equated with the patron saints or guardian angels found in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Yiddish Yiddish Alps Yiddisher Yiddishism Yiddishist Yiddishistic

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