What is a Lama? (Four traditional meanings)

The Tibetan term "lama" has multiple connotations, and it is important to understand the difference between them-for general clarity, and sometimes even to avoid someone's false advertising. Buddhist translator Michael Lobsang Tenpa explains the context for each of the four meanings.
00:00 Intro
01:24 Lama as a guru
06:32 Applying the term correctly
09:30 Four levels of gurus
19:30 Lama as a retreat graduate
22:30 Lama as any clergy member
24:51 Lama as a family name
25:51 Being careful
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Dr. Alex Berzin on spiritual mentors and the term "lama": studybuddhism.c...
HH the Dalai Lama and Venerable Thubten Chodron on building a healthy relationship with a lama (see Chapters 4 and 5): wisdomexperien...
Bahiya Sutta (mentioned in the video): www.accesstoin...