tulpa Meaning & Definition
/ˈtʌlpə/
What Does Tulpa Mean?
Tulpa is used as a noun meaning A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary. It can also mean A type of thought-form regarded as capable of independent action, with a persistent personality and identity; a kind of modern imaginary friend.
Tulpa Definition (Noun)
- A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary.
- A type of thought-form regarded as capable of independent action, with a persistent personality and identity; a kind of modern imaginary friend.
Synonyms of Tulpa
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Tulpa synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tulpa (plural tulpa or tulpas or (often in sense 2) tulpae)
Origin of Tulpa
Borrowed from Tibetan སྤྲུལ་པ (sprul pa, “emanation, magical creation”), equivalent to a calque of Sanskrit निर्मित (nirmita, “build”) or निर्माण (nirmāṇa, “build”).