Rinpoche
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Rinpoche
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Rinpoche, also spelled Rimpoche, is an honorific term used in the Tibetan language. It literally means "precious one", and may refer to a person, place, or thing—like the words "gem" or "jewel". The word consists of rin (value), po and chen (big). The word is used in the context of Tibetan Buddhism as a way of showing respect when addressing those recognized as reincarnated, older, respected, notable, learned and/or an accomplished Lamas or teachers of the Dharma. It is also used as an honorific
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Honorific term used in the Tibetan language
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rinpoche
date created:
2005-03-01T22:39:35Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T19:34:11Z
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