things you may be interested in about Tibetan lama

During your Tibet tours, you will meet a lot of Tibetan lamas. Lama is a title for a Tibetan teacher of the Dharma. The name is similar to the Sanskrit term guru. Historically, the term was used for venerated spiritual masters or heads of monasteries. Today the title can be used as an honorific title conferred on a monk, nun or (in the Nyingma, Kagyu and Sakya schools) advanced tantric practitioner to designate a level of spiritual attainment and authority to teach, or may be part of a title such as Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama applied to a lineage of reincarnate lamas. If you are interested in lama or Tibetan Buddhism, you may travel to Tibet to know them. Just remember that before your tours to Tibet, you should apply for Tibet travel permit. You may know more about travel in Tibet on Tibet travel guide and Tibet travel advice.