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    The Tibetan word lama came from the Sanskrit term, but the translation of lama was a different translation from Sanskrit. What was the original meaning of guru and why did they change the meaning of lama to 'highest' rather than sticking with the Sanskrit connotation?

    Question #81362. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Jun 02 07 10:19 AM)


    Smokeylicious

    		Original meaning of guru was spiritual teacher. They changed lama to "highest" was that Enlightenment is the highest level of spiritual self-development possible, reached with the elimination of every negative trait and with the realization of every positive quality.

    http://www.berzinarchives.com/web/en/archives/e-books/published_books/spiritual_teacher/pt1/spiritual_teacher_02.html



    Jun 04 07, 2:38 AM
    tragic_flawed

    		no- guru meant heavy guy

    Jun 05 07, 12:46 PM

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