kalon
Noun
Meaning
kalon (uncountable)
Ideal perfect beauty in the physical and moral sense, especially as perceived by Greek philosophers.
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Examples
In 2001, the Tibetan electorate for the first time directly elected the chairperson of the cabinet called Kalon Tripa, equivalent to the prime minister.
Phaedrus Aristotle saw a relationship between the beautiful (to kalon) and virtue, arguing that "Virtue aims at the beautiful."
The kalon tripa was initially appointed by the Dalai Lama, but, beginning in 2001, this position was democratically elected by the Tibetan exile voters.
The position of kalon tripa was later empowered to share executive authority with the Dalai Lama.
The family requests all in attendance to wear shades of blue as we celebrate the life of Kalon Anthony Civil.