LAMAISM

Lamaism, Tibetan Buddhism

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


La"ma*ism, n.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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