kora
1
9.9
A religious walk around a holy place often done in Tibetan Buddhism
- noun
- /ˈkɔːrə/
:
kora
- Many devotees travel to Tibet to complete the sacred kora around Mount Kailash.
Examples
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Completing a kora is believed to bring spiritual merit in Tibetan Buddhism.
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The group began their kora at dawn, circling the temple in silent meditation.
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The monks performed a kora around the temple.
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Many pilgrims complete a kora each year.
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Pilgrims complete the kora around the holy mountain as a sign of devotion.
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Every year, thousands of Buddhists participate in the kora to seek blessings.
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Walking the kora allowed me to reflect on my journey and intentions.
Synonyms
pilgrimage
vskora
60
4.9
A journey to a holy place for religious reasons
is a ritual walk circling a sacred site more specific and local
pilgrim's journey
vskora
1
7.2
A trip to a holy place for religious reasons
is a ritual walk circling a sacred site more specific and local
How Long
expedition
204
4.1
204
4.1
trek
57
4.8
57
4.8
pilgrimage
60
4.9
60
4.9
kora
1
9.9
1
9.9
procession
51
4.1
51
4.1
walk
815
1.0
815
1.0
stroll
82
1.2
82
1.2
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kora comes from Tibetan and means a sacred walk 'around' a holy place; it is a slow, prayerful 'circle' or pilgrimage that people do for spiritual benefit.