kora
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
358
4.1
358
4.1
trek
279
4.8
279
4.8
pilgrimage
60
4.9
60
4.9
kora
9.9
procession
54
4.1
54
4.1
walk
758
1.0
758
1.0
stroll
92
1.2
92
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.