spiritual leader
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A longtime supporter of Tibet and a convert to Buddhism, Gere has frequently met the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader accused by China of stoking separatism in the Himalayan region.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
After our visit to Adat Reyim, an inclusive, independent synagogue in Springfield, Virginia, I befriended its spiritual leader, Rabbi Bruce Aft.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Accusers and their families told the Nevada court he exploited his position as a spiritual leader, with multiple victims attending his ceremonies or approaching him for medical help.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
And they had a fix on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran’s top decision maker and spiritual leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
We are encouraged to think of this castle as our ancestral home, and of Dame Flora as our spiritual leader.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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