Tulpa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtʌlpə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tulpa is a noun meaning (Buddhism, mysticism) A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary.
Meaning
(Buddhism, mysticism) A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary.
More Meanings
- A type of thought-form regarded as capable of independent action, with a persistent personality and identity; a kind of modern imaginary friend.
Example Sentences
When the year was up, the tulpa began growing. It lost its fear of its master and began taking on new forms of its own. It ceased to run errands .
Word Forms
- tulpas
- tulpae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tengu, tupilaq, wonderbeast, totem, nahual, buddha.
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