Lama is a noun referring to a respected teacher in Tibetan Buddhism or, in some contexts, a monk who leads a monastery. It can also denote a figure in certain Buddhist lineages or a lama animal in zoology shorthand (though less common). In everyday usage, it often appears as a title before a monk’s name or as a general reference to Tibetan Buddhist leadership. 2-4 sentences, 50-80 words max.
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