What is another word for lamasery?
Pronunciation: [lˈame͡ɪsəɹɪ] (IPA) 
A lamasery is a religious dwelling or monastery occupied by Lamas, or Buddhist monks. It is known to be a holy sanctuary where monks would meditate and practice their religion. Though not commonly used, there are some synonyms for the word lamasery. A few of them are cloister, convent, monastery, friary and priory. These words are often interchangeably used as a substitute for the word lamasery as they all denote a religious sanctuary. The word cloister is more commonly used to refer to the monastery of Christian monks. However, these words can all be effectively used to convey the same meaning as that of the lamasery.
