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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(Tibetan Buddhism) A type of deity associated with tantric or Vajrayana Buddhism said to be manifestations of Buddhahood or enlightened mind..
Yidams are not to be equated with the patron saints or guardian angels found in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.
Use yidam when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Yidam means (Tibetan Buddhism) A type of deity associated with tantric or Vajrayana Buddhism said to be manifestations of Buddhahood or enlightened mind..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Yidams are not to be equated with the patron saints or guardian angels found in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.
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