Pan·chen Lama
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Definition of Panchen Lama
: the lama who is the chief spiritual adviser of the Dalai Lama
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“Panchen Lama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Panchen%20Lama. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Panchen Lama was in 1822
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